Adam Wingard, who directed both “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” is not returning for a third installment says multiple sources for . The exit of the “You’re Next” helmer is said to be amicable and all to do with scheduling issues.
In fact, they make it clear the door remains open for a future return and Wingard has previously expressed interest in returning to the franchise. “Godzilla x Kong: New Empire” has grossed over $564 million worldwide since its domestic opening on March 29th and looks set to become the highest-grossing of the five MonsterVerse movies. Legendary wants to move swiftly on a follow-up, and so already hired “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” scribe Dave Callaham a while back to work on a new script.
They are rushing to get the next one in front of cameras and so locking in a director will be a priority. Wingard, who had no deal in place for another installment, recently unveiled a new original action thriller feature project titled “Onslaught” which he will shoot this Fall for A24. That will keep him busy for a while.
A search is no doubt underway for a potential replacement. Previously directors in the franchise have included Gareth Edwards, Jordan Vogt-Roberts and Michael Dougherty..
