A scene from ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

Screenwriter Dave Callaham, famous for his work Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, transitioning from the Marvel universe to the MonsterVerse. Following the massive success, Legendary Pictures has enlisted Callaham to script the next chapter of the Godzilla/Kong saga. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

With a worldwide gross of approximately $555 million, new empire It has since become one of the most financially successful installments in the MonsterVerse. Kong: Skull Island In 2017. Made at a modest cost of $135 million, the film has proven to be a lucrative venture for Legendary, prompting the studio to continue expanding the franchise.

While director Adam Wingard has expressed interest in returning for the next installment, his involvement remains uncertain due to prior commitments. Wingard set to direct assault For the A24 this autumn. Still, Callaham’s deep understanding of the Godzilla universe, stemming from his involvement in the 2014 film, establishes him as a suitable choice to write the next chapter.

Legendary’s MonsterVerse has performed well at the box office, grossing a total of $2.5 billion worldwide across five films. Expanding its reach, the studio recently ventured into television Emperor: Legacy of DemonsThe show is seeing success on Apple TV+ with plans for additional seasons and spin-offs.

Callaham’s impressive resume also includes co-writing the Oscar-nominated Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and critically acclaimed Shang-Chi. He is currently collaborating with Phil Lord and Chris Miller on Third Place Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.