Kong: Skull Island (2017) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure

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Updated: September 14, 2024

Kong: Skull Island Plot Synopsis:

A washed up monster chaser convinces the U.S. Government to fund a trip to an unexplored island in the South Pacific. Under the guise of geological research, the team travels to "Skull Island". Upon arrival, the group discover that their mission may be complicated by the wildlife which inhabits the island. The beautiful vistas and deadly creatures create a visually stunning experience that is sure to keep your attention.

Jordan Vogt-Roberts" Kong: Skull Island (2017) has a new release date thanks to Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures. The recently titled "Skull Island" is now "Kong: Skull Island" with the release date also changed from November 4, 2016 to Friday March 10, 2017. Legendary Pictures recently announced the new King King movie at the San Diego Comic-Con. We will keep you posted as additional news is announced. Confirmed to be starring in Kong: Skull Island are Tom Hiddleston and J.K. Simmons.

Press Release - "Legendary"s SKULL ISLAND has been retitled KONG: SKULL ISLAND and will move from November 4, 2016 to Friday, March 10, 2017. The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures.

Legendary"s UNTITLED GREAT WALL PROJECT will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, with the Chinese market opening in early December 2016.

About KONG: SKULL ISLAND
In the spirit of its worldwide blockbuster Godzilla, Legendary Pictures presents a bold new take on the mythos of another iconic beast with KONG: SKULL ISLAND, which stars Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers and Thor series). Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer) and written by John Gatins (Flight) and Max Borenstein (Godzilla), KONG: SKULL ISLAND will fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island. Legendary"s story honors the foundations of existing King Kong lore, but places it in an entirely new, distinct timeline. Thomas Tull (Godzilla, The Dark Knight, Pacific Rim) and Jon Jashni (Godzilla, upcoming Warcraft) will produce and Alex Garcia (Godzilla) will executive produce. The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures.

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Kong: Skull Island Plot Synopsis:

A washed up monster chaser convinces the U.S. Government to fund a trip to an unexplored island in the South Pacific. Under the guise of geological research, the team travels to "Skull Island". Upon arrival, the group discover that their mission may be complicated by the wildlife which inhabits the island. The beautiful vistas and deadly creatures create a visually stunning experience that is sure to keep your attention.

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