Godzilla vs. Kong – Image: WB Photos / Legendary Photos
Godzilla vs. Kong is among the first main WB Photos titles of 2021 and will likely be heading solely to HBO Max in america for a month in March 2021 however will the remainder of the world have the ability to watch on Netflix? What occurred to the rumored Netflix buy of the film? Let’s have a look.
Earlier than we start, if you wish to the TL;DR model: the reply is not any, Godzilla vs. Kong is not going to be on Netflix.
The huge characteristic movie will see the 2 monsters from the MonsterVerse go head-to-head towards one another in a beat down in contrast to another.
The film is about to launch concurrently in cinemas on the finish of March and on HBO Max the identical day however for a lot of, which means you’re doubtless minimize off from with the ability to watch.
Netflix tried to amass the film from Legendary Photos
Earlier than we get into methods of watching the flick, we simply need to fill you in on the tea as to how we acquired to this time limit.
A lot of one of the best reporting surrounding the messy behind the scenes occurring between WB Photos and Legendary has come from Kim Masters and Borys Equipment from The Hollywood Reporter. Right here’s a fast recap of the timeline:
As you’re in all probability acutely conscious, most theatrical releases have been scuppered due to COVID-19. In consequence, most studios have needed to rethink their launch methods both by pushing again, promoting to a streamer or in Warner Media’s daring (or silly relying on who you ask) push to your personal streamer.
Shortly earlier than it was introduced HBO Max could be exhibiting the film within the US, Netflix in November 2020 was among the many frontrunners to select it up for a reported $200 million bid. It was later reported that Warner Brothers blocked the sale in favor of HBO Max and later reporting suggests it cost them a significant sum.
The place will Godzilla vs. Kong stream within the US and internationally?
So in america, you will have one of the best selections for watching (and it received’t be on Netflix). HBO Max will maintain the film from March 31st, 2021 for a full month. You’ll even have the choice of heading to a cinema.
Internationally, Warner or Legendary has but to promote the distribution rights that means it’s extremely unlikely to return to Netflix exterior the US both.
So the one choice you will have is heading to the cinema (which is nearly inconceivable given many nations are nonetheless in lockdown or on the very least, demand is suppressed) or ready for PVOD launch which is more likely to be in Spring/Summer time. The same release schedule was in place for WW84 which we’re anticipating Godzilla vs. Kong to observe.
In fact, HBO Max isn’t out there exterior the US with extra areas attributable to come on-line later in 2021 however will likely be lengthy after Godzilla vs. Kong departs. Some nations, such because the UK, should wait till 2025 earlier than HBO Max opens up for enterprise. This has led to notable confusion and frustration for these exterior the US.
So, in conclusion, attributable to Warner Brother’s technique and freezing out Netflix, you received’t have the ability to watch the film on Netflix and should use different strategies (nonetheless inconvenient).
Godzilla followers will nonetheless need to hold Netflix on their radar although. Not solely do they host three wonderful Godzilla anime motion pictures it’s going to quickly be host to a brand new Godzilla anime sequence ‘Godzilla Singular Level‘. That’s not all because it’ll host a brand new Kong series announced in February 2021.
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