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Legendary, Warner Bros. Delay Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Films
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from March 15, 2024 to April 12, 2024.
The delay is due to the two companies delaying the Dune: Part Two film from November 3 to March 15, 2024 due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The companies then moved Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire so it did not open on the same day as Dune: Part Two.
open on April 12, 2024. The companies similarly delayed the film to December 13, 2024.
Jon Jashni are producing the movie.
The first film opened internationally in March 2021 in territories where the opened later that month in theaters in the United States at #1. The film has earned US$100,916,094 in the United States and has earned a total worldwide of US$470,116,094 according to Box Office Mojo.
The film original May 2021 opening, topping the box office chart.
The film is described as an original anime feature, depicting "a legendary battle that helped shape Middle-earth and set the stage" for Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It "explores and expands the untold story behind the fortress of Helm's Deep, delving into the life and bloodsoaked times of one of Middle-earth's most legendary figures; the mighty King of Rohan - Helm Hammerhand."
The Hobbit film trilogies, is a consultant on the project.
Cartoon Network Studios — is a producer on the film, and he confirmed that the film will be in 2D.
Sources: Legendary Entertainment's Twitter , Deadline (Anthony D'Alessandro)
