They battled it out in 1962 inKing Kong vs. Godzillaand had to wait 59 years for a rematch.
That rematch - which notably occurred in Legendary’sGodzilla vs. Kongcrossover - ended the massive disconnect between the two.
One in particular, Gorosaurus, met him in 1967.
Toho’s deal enabled the studio to use him for five years.
Gorosaurus was introduced as an allosaurus-inspired dinosaur that King Kong had to go up against while on Mondo Island.
The difference between this appearance and his last one is that this time, he wasn’t a villain.
With a 1968 release date, it couldn’t incorporate Kong without Toho renewing their licensing agreement.
As for what his role would have been had the plan moved forward, that’s unclear.
This shift wouldn’t have been any different from how it reworked Anguirus and Kumonga fromGodzilla villainsinto allies.
Presumably, King Kong and Gorosaurus' adversarial relationship inKing Kong Escapeswould have been ignored as well.
Not only that, but he’d give the Monsterverse something it’s sorely missing: a dinosaur Titan.
Gorosaurus could easily fit that niche.
Custom image by Yailin Chacon
It could be that he roams one of the many realms in Godzilla and Kong’s Hollow Earth world.
Or, he could be one of the Monsterverse’s benevolent Titans.
This would more closely honor the heroic rebranding he received inDestroy All Monsters.
The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.
In doing so, the Monsterverse would perfectly honor Gorosaurus' roots inKing Kong EscapesandDestroy All Monsters.
The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience.
The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.
