Godzilla x Kong: Supernova’ Nears Finish Line as Cameras Roll Into Utah

Sixth Monsterverse movie moves into final phase of filming, with cast and crew eyeing an explosive finale

After months of roaring action, tail-whipping stunts, and desert-sized logistics, the latest Titan epic Godzilla x Kong: Supernova is closing in on the end of principal photography. With Australia now officially in the rearview, production has landed in Utah, according to two crew members working on the blockbuster.

Costume designers Ann Foley and Tess McLeod shared updates on social media this week confirming the film’s shift stateside. “Homestretch!!!” McLeod wrote on Instagram, hinting that Utah might be the final leg of the journey before director Grant Sputore wraps cameras for good.

The sixth theatrical entry in the ever-growing Monsterverse, Supernova began filming back in April and has been shrouded in secrecy — and sand. But with cameras grinding toward the finish, signs are emerging about what lies ahead for the King of the Monsters and the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Utah’s Desert Signals A Climactic End

Utah isn’t exactly known for radioactive lizards or skyscraper-sized apes, but its vast deserts and rugged mountain ranges make it prime territory for one final monster showdown.

This isn’t the first time the Monsterverse has used American terrain for big battle beats. Parts of 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters were filmed in Mexico and Georgia, while Godzilla vs. Kong used Hawaii for that now-iconic aircraft carrier clash.

Now it’s Utah’s turn — and based on the crew’s Instagram chatter, this could be where the climactic scenes go down.

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And if the title Supernova is anything to go by, this won’t be just another skyscraper-smashing spectacle. We’re probably staring down something cataclysmic — maybe even galactic.

Plot Details Are Still Locked in the Vault

Officially, Warner Bros. and Legendary remain tight-lipped. But leaks and whispers hint at a storyline involving a new, apocalyptic threat requiring both Godzilla and Kong to once again set aside their turf war and fight side by side.

That trope worked well in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which grossed nearly $600 million globally and helped breathe new life into the Monsterverse after a somewhat rocky stretch during the pandemic.

Dan Stevens returns as Trapper, the Titan vet whose humor and grit made him a breakout hit in the previous film. This time around, he’s joined by a fresh lineup:

• Kaitlyn Dever (The Last of Us)

• Jack O’Connell (28 Years Later)

• Delroy Lindo (reportedly as a Monarch boss)

• Matthew Modine (possibly playing a general)

• Alycia Debnam-Carey

• Sam Neill

No character names or bios have been confirmed yet. But if you’ve got Sam Neill and Delroy Lindo in your cast, you’re not just throwing in background filler. Expect intrigue, betrayal, and maybe a few high-stakes missile launches.

Monsterverse Keeps Rolling, Even As Storylines Reset

The Monsterverse has become a strange beast in itself. No longer just about two CGI giants stomping through cities, the franchise has begun threading in lore-heavy narratives involving ancient civilizations, Hollow Earth theory, and multigenerational human story arcs tied to Titan evolution.

Still, it’s not always about the humans.

After The New Empire, Legendary seems to have doubled down on the Titans-as-characters approach. Godzilla’s bone-shaking growls now have emotional arcs. Kong has his own cave lair. There’s even a toddler-sized ape in the mix (remember Suko?).

That said, it’s unclear whether Suko or other supporting creatures will return in Supernova. What is clear: both monsters are still alive and likely pissed off.

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Streaming Isn’t Slowing This Behemoth Down

While some big-budget tentpoles are quietly shifting straight to streaming, the Monsterverse has avoided that trap. Every film since 2014’s Godzilla reboot has gotten a global theatrical release, even when pandemic-era box offices were shaky.

Here’s how the last few performed:

So yeah, people still love watching monsters on the big screen. Especially when they’re fighting each other and not just trashing Tokyo again.

A Lot Riding on Grant Sputore

This is the first Monsterverse film directed by Grant Sputore, best known for the sci-fi flick I Am Mother. That movie had robots, dystopia, and claustrophobic tension — but it didn’t have 400-foot-tall reptiles fighting apes with battle axes.

It’s a different scale altogether.

Still, insiders say Sputore was brought in for his character focus and ability to bring emotional weight to science fiction. That might be what Supernova needs to move the franchise forward.

Adam Wingard, who directed the last two films, stepped away to focus on his Thundercats adaptation, leaving big shoes to fill. So far, cast and crew are staying upbeat.

There’s a reason they’re calling this the “homestretch” instead of the “home slump.”

One Big Blast To End It?

The word supernova literally refers to the explosion of a star, often creating black holes or neutron stars. If that’s any clue, we’re likely headed into a Titan conflict that has galactic or planetary consequences.

Or maybe it’s just metaphorical — a flashy title for the Monsterverse’s loudest, biggest entry yet.

Either way, by the time the Utah dust settles and cameras shut off, fans will be left with one question: who — or what — survives?