Godzilla / Kong: Skull Island / Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Godzilla (2014)

The "King of the Monsters" returns when nuclear radiation surges awaken the skyscraper-sized beast from decades of deep-sea slumber. After a young soldier (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) learns of a conspiracy to hide the existence of MUTOs (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms), he undertakes a desperate mission to save his wife (Elizabeth Olsen) and child as the world faces the threat of destruction. With Bryan Cranston, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, and Ken Watanabe. 123 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

Kong: Skull Island (2017)

In 1973, government seismologist Bill Randa (John Goodman) sold his superiors on the notion that an uncharted isle in the Pacific held the keys to a generation’s scientific advancement. His ragtag team of soldiers and researchers discovered the atoll’s secrets, to their everlasting terror: scores of bloodthirsty mutated beasts and an uncanny giant gorilla lording dominion over all. Crowd-pleasing re-do of the fright favorite co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, John C. Reilly. 118 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

Godzilla: King Of The Monsters (2019)

City-trampling smash sequel to the Big G’s 2014 American re-imagining goes full monster party, as eco-terrorists seize Monarch technology designed to communicate with Earth’s hidden leviathans--and use it to spur the beasts toward reclaiming the globe from humanity. With Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah rampaging unchecked, will Godzilla right the scales...or add to the carnage? Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Ken Watanabe star. 132 min. C/Rtg: PG-13