Can Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire deliver even better than its predecessor? Bovada Vegas online sportsbook opened up some early numbers for the movie that does not come out until March 15th, 2024. Let’s take a look at some previews and trailer information to make a few picks. The movie does not come out for another seven months so keep an eye on how some of the numbers move.
The Godzilla x Kong Opening Bets are quite intriguing. Some were surprised by the fact that such numbers would come out so early. Even though it’s Godzilla, most pundits thought we may not see picks and props until Christmas the earliest. Naturally, enough places keep clamoring for entertaining options not name the 2024 US Election Cycle. The biggest reason for the rush may be that the first movie between these two delivered well.
So, we looked back at the first movie between these two giants and saw that, not surprisingly, it’s Rotten Tomatoes rating was a 75. Okay, that should not surprise too many and it makes sense to see a number set at 74.5. There are many, many loyal fans of Godzilla and yes, Kong as well. This hits a soft spot for a large amount of moviegoers. We are not even worried about how much domestic and worldwide gross the movie may do yet.
Now, let’s ponder a few more numbers. As always, Godzilla finds a way to gross well no matter how poor the plot is. After all, watching big giant monsters beat the living daylights out of each other works. Add in a decent plot line and that becomes a bonus. See the original Godzilla x Kong movie. Like we said, it scored a 75 on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $470.1 million with a budget of $155 million or so.
The fate of this new movie could depend on a favorable release date. What is going up against its opening weekend? Honestly, there seems little threat until Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2. The two movies could easily coexist and both thrive. Some reveals seem to indicate that this movie might be as good or better than the previous effort. Now, that is some welcome news for the MonsterVerse.
So, can Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire get to 75 on Rotten Tomatoes? One cannot underestimate the power and pull of big monster icons like Godzilla and Kong The previous movie directed by Adam Wingard had a solid screenplay to go with the film. Also, the 2021 film was only 113 minutes. Some felt that was a reasonable sweet spot to hit. The Godzilla x Kong Opening Bets point to a few other things too.
Now, the fifth installment in the Monsterverse projects to do over $500 million in worldwide gross. With the way inflation and prices continue to rise, this may be easily surpassed. After all, if Super Mario Brothers and Barbie can do it, why can’t Godzilla and Kong? However, that is not the focus here.
So, first screenings and plot lines seem to be even more encouraging than the 2021 film. Fans of all ages love the expansion of the MonsterVerse. Again, seeing a new generation enjoy Godzilla and Kong again puts a smile on many faces. Furthermore, it does not hurt that there are some new wrinkles, side villains, along with some very familiar faces from the 2021 movie.
Again 2023 saw Super Mario Brothers go well over $1 billion dollars and Barbie (hey we got that one wrong) surpassed the mark in less than three weeks. No one expects the Godzilla x Kong movie to hit numbers that fast. However, a half billion is more than reasonable. The difference between 2021 dollars and 2024 dollars is almost doubled.
Godzilla x Kong receives it verdicts in the opening bets. Honestly, this seems pretty straight forward. A successful formula is not being tinkered with too much and now more people are heading back to the movies. By 2024, some experts believe that between movie and streaming options, the movie industry will be back to full steam. That is, of course, provided the Screen Actors Guild strike ends promptly enough.
Alright, what does that have to do with a Rotten Tomatoes number? Expect more enthusiastic ratings for the new movie as the COVID mentality seems to be a lot different now. Think about how early 2021 was. There was another wave of COVID and that put a crimp in the mentality of moviegoers. Unfortunately, reality trumps life. Would anyone be surprised by a Rotten Tomatoes number in the 75-80 range? That answer is no.
Yes, fans figure to get a few extra new twits in this movie. Plot figured never to be all that far off from the film release three years ago. There are going to be some notable differences, though. For one, there is a final battle of sorts anticipated between Godzilla and Kong.
For the Godzilla x Kong Opening Bets, picking the over of 74.5 on Rotten Tomatoes is a reasonable bet and take Godzilla in a slight upset in defeating Kong.
BetUS online sportsbook carries better numbers for the final battle prop. And do expect more wagers in the entertainment industry. There are so many movies and events to still come in 2023.
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