‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is a sequel to the 2021 film ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’. The previous movie was a big hit in theaters worldwide and the current action thriller is also garnering fame across the globe.
Two ancient giants, Godzilla and Kong, team up to fight a secret and powerful enemy in the Hollow Earth that threatens both their species and human existence. This is the central plot point of the monster movie.
The story also sheds light on the unrecorded beginnings and relationship to the mysteries of Skull Island and the Titans. The Godzilla x Kong film stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns and Fala Chen. Hall, Henry and Hottle reprise their roles from the previous film.
In the Godzilla x Kong film, Kong encounters more of his kind in the Hollow Earth and must team up with Godzilla to stop their tyrannical leader and the powerful, climate-altering Titan from destroying the surface.
The production company uses various VFX and Cinematic graphics to provide a perfect backdrop and an amazing viewing experience.
The Godzilla franchise has been a hit ever since its original run, and the upcoming sequels are no joke. The filming locations for such amazing movies are also solid, including many locations around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Cairo, Egypt, Hong Kong, and Mexico.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) Filming Locations
According to reports, principal photography began in late July 2022 and wrapped up in approximately six months, in November of that year.
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
The prominent southern city of the continent of Australia served a great purpose for the cinematography of the Godzilla x Kong film.
The city of Gold Coast served as one of the leading filming locations. The suburban area of Surfers Paradise served a larger purpose for the filming town.
Alongside Oxenford. And its surrounding villages and local areas were also used for the monster movie. Oxenford studio is a prominent and most convenient studio loved by all filmmakers.
The luxury studio has 12 production offices, many mega stunt studios and cutting edge technology. In addition, the film world of Warner Bros. on the Pacific Highway in Oxenford, which is adjacent to it, also witnessed several film stills from a film that was made in their studio.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
For the filming of some exterior scenes, the production team used the flora and fauna of the Brazilian city. One can see famous landmarks seen in the movie, such as Christ the Redeemer, the Maracanã Stadium, the Museum of Tomorrow, and the Sugarloaf Cable Car.
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The city acted as a perfect backdrop for the film’s exterior scenes where two monsters can be seen fighting in desperation.
The cast and crew shot in and around the city and we can see the beautiful backdrop of the city in the scenes of the Godzilla x Kong film. Several sequences of the film were shot there.
CAIRO, EGYPT
Much of the footage was also shot in the country of Egypt, which acted as a prominent backdrop for the Godzilla x Kong film. One can see the prominent Great Pyramid of Giza, located in the geographical area of Cairo. It is known to be the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
MEXICO
In addition to the locations mentioned above, Mexico is one of the selected locations for the film, where the cast and crew watch the filming. Mexico is known for its culture, breathtaking beaches, incredibly delicious cuisine and much more.
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Cuity has its own charm full of breathtaking views and was a useful location for the film.
In addition, several other Hong Kong locations were also used to shoot the gruesome movie.
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