King Kong

King Kong Guía y cronología

Kong's story begins with a giant ape whose island becomes an object of human fascination and exploitation. Different films make him a tragic captive, a rival to Godzilla or a guardian in a larger monster world. The original, remakes, Toho appearances and MonsterVerse adventures belong to distinct versions of that story.

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Timeline guide

King Kong: A Tragedy or a Monster Adventure?

Choose King Kong (1933) for the original, King Kong (2005) for Peter Jackson's standalone retelling, or Kong: Skull Island for the MonsterVerse version. None requires completing every earlier Kong.

Entries
12
Released
11
Upcoming
1
Span
1933-2024

The Kong who meets Godzilla in a Toho film is not automatically the same Kong who meets him in Legendary's world.

Overview & recommendation

Kong's story can be an encounter with a creature humans decide to exhibit, or an adventure in a larger world where giant monsters have their own rivalries. Those choices lead to quite different films.

The recurring island and giant ape are a starting idea rather than proof of one continuous life. Choose the mood and version you want, then follow the sequels that belong with it.

For the original tragedy, begin with the 1933 film and add Son of Kong if you want its immediate aftermath. The 1976 remake has King Kong Lives as its follow-up. The 2005 film can stand alone; for connected modern monster action, start Kong: Skull Island and continue into the Godzilla crossovers.

Kong's Separate Screen Lives Originals, remakes, Japanese interpretations and MonsterVerse

The RKO and 1976 branches have their own follow-ups. Peter Jackson retells the original idea independently. Toho's Kong appearances and Legendary's MonsterVerse use different interpretations, so a returning monster name need not bring the other version's history with it.

  • Original RKO (2 entries)

    The original 1933 King Kong and Son of Kong, following that expedition's world and its aftermath.

  • Toho Kong (2 entries)

    Toho's Japanese Kong interpretations, including its Godzilla crossover, kept apart from American remake and MonsterVerse histories.

  • 1976 Remake (2 entries)

    The 1976 King Kong remake and its own sequel, King Kong Lives.

  • Peter Jackson Remake (1 entry)

    Peter Jackson's independent 2005 retelling of the original expedition and tragedy.

  • MonsterVerse Kong (5 entries)

    Kong: Skull Island and Kong's later role in Legendary's shared monster world, with Godzilla crossovers and related animation.

Stay With the Kong You Meet 12 entries

Watch a version's starting film before its own sequel. You can compare remakes afterward without treating them as successive returns from the same ending.

  1. 1
    1933King KongFilm · 1933
  2. 2
    1933Son of KongFilm · 1933
  3. 3
    1962King Kong vs. GodzillaFilm · 1962
  4. 4
    1967King Kong EscapesFilm · 1967
  5. 5
    1976King KongFilm · 1976
  6. 6
    1986King Kong LivesFilm · 1986
  7. 7
    2005King KongFilm · 2005
  8. 8
    2017Kong: Skull IslandFilm · 2017
  9. 9
    2021Godzilla vs. KongFilm · 2021
  10. 10
    2023Skull IslandSeries · 2023
  11. 11
    2024Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireFilm · 2024
  12. 12
    Godzilla x Kong: SupernovaFilm · Mar 26, 2027Upcoming

Frequently asked questions 6 answers

Do I need the 2005 film before Kong: Skull Island?

No. They introduce different Kongs in separate interpretations. Skull Island begins the MonsterVerse Kong route.

Does King Kong Lives follow the 1933 original?

It follows the 1976 remake. Son of Kong is the original RKO film's own follow-up.

How many King Kong movies and shows are there?

King Kong has 12 entries: 11 movies and 1 TV show, released between 1933 and 2024. 11 are already released and 1 is upcoming.

What is the chronological order of King Kong?

In chronological (in-universe) order, King Kong begins with King Kong (1933) and ends with Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. The full chronological list of 12 entries is above.

What is the release order of King Kong?

By release date, King Kong starts with King Kong (1933). The most recent release is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).

What is the next King Kong release and what should I watch before it?

The next King Kong release is Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (Mar 26, 2027). To catch up first, choose the relevant continuity and watch its released entries. Include alternative editions only if you want them in your personal goal.

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