Godzilla II: King of the Monsters, the fantasy blockbuster directed by Michael Dougherty, hits Netflix on October 5, 2026. Released in theaters in 2019, the film features Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe, Zhang Ziyi, Bradley Whitford, Sally Hawkins and Charles Dance.
Five years after Godzilla's debut, the Monarch organization studies the giant creatures hidden around the globe. Scientist Emma Russell and her daughter Madison are abducted by a faction intent on waking these Titans to restore a new balance to the world.
Godzilla must then confront several iconic creatures from the Japanese franchise, including Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah. The latter, a gigantic three-headed dragon, threatens to seize control of the other Titans and spark a global catastrophe.
Godzilla II: King of the Monsters is the direct sequel to Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards in 2014. The film continues Legendary Pictures' MonsterVerse, a shared universe uniting Godzilla, King Kong and a host of creatures drawn from Toho’s catalogue.
Michael Dougherty, also a co-screenwriter, puts the Titans at the heart of the story and expands Monarch's role. The plot lays the groundwork for the events of Godzilla vs. Kong, released in 2021.
Godzilla II: King of the Monsters will be available on Netflix starting October 5, 2026.
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