Potential spoilers for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova are down below.
Summary
The MonsterVerse has another movie in the pipeline —Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. However, some fans suspect that one of its new actors just leaked its villain.
TheMarvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) interconnected film universe inspired Legendary Pictures to createthe MonsterVerse, which reintroduces legendary kaiju, or giant monsters likeGodzillaandKing Kong,to new audiences. MonsterVerse released its first movie,Godzilla,in 2014. It has since released three moreGodzillamovies, includingGodzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021),andGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire(2024). Legendary Pictures is treating fans with another film featuring the return of Godzilla and Kong inGodzilla x Kong: Supernova. However, some fans felt that one of the stars just spoiled it by revealing the villain.
When the official title for the upcomingGodzillamovie was announced, many fans started to speculate what the story would be. Its title,Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,seemingly suggests that the villain is from alien space, meaning it could feature SpaceGodzilla, a powerful villain from Japan’s TohoGodzillauniverse. While that remains unconfirmed,Supernovastar Matthew Modine seemingly fueled the rumors by sharing photos many fans believed were about the upcoming film. Writer and podcaster Luis A. Mendez shared screenshots of Modine’s posts on X. The posts were two photos originally shared by a Godzilla fan account,@GodzillaLets. One snap features two ladies with a subtitle that reads, “A terrible space monster is now approaching the Earth.” The second picture is a poster from the movieGodzilla vs. Space Godzilla. The move raised eyebrows, with some accusing the actor of leaking the upcoming film’s big bad and potentially the storyline. Mendez reacted, writing:
Matthew Modine trying to be the Tom Holland of the Monsterverse and just straight up spoiling stuff.
Could SpaceGodzilla Be The Villain OfGodzilla x Kong: Supernova?
SpaceGodzillais one of the most commanding and iconic adversaries of Godzilla, alongside King Ghidorah andDestoroyah. What makes him formidable is the fact that he is a genetically mutated clone of Godzilla. He was created when Godzilla’s DNA was sent into space, and the cosmic radiation mutated the kaiju’s cells, giving life to SpaceGodzilla. He even beat Godzilla in their first encounter inGodzilla vs SpaceGodzilla(1994), so the former needed help to defeat the latter. As for the comparison to Holland, that’s given since Holland is considered the biggest spoiler in the MCU. The young actor has a history of sharing Marvel secrets before the studio officially announced them. For instance, he announced in a theater packed with fans that he is alive afterAvengers: Infinity War. At the time, the audience had not watched the movie yet, but it was teased that many superheroes were doomed. Due to Holland’s teasers, fans closely watch his posts and statements in interviews for possible Easter Eggs.
Modine may or may not be aware of how impactful his social media posts are, especially to eagle-eyed fans. While it was definitely a major spoiler, some might not take it that way because the upcoming film’s official title,Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, already gave away what fans could expect from the film. So, his post may be a confirmation.Supernovasuggests a catastrophic explosion from space, and there’s no other gripping villain than SpaceGodzilla, a clone of the titular character with even more powerful abilities. SpaceGodzilla can absorb Godzilla’s atomic breath, making him even more challenging to beat. Their encounter is expected to be an epic showdown that promises sci-fi depth due to the involvement of space and the mutation process when Godzilla’s DNA drifts into the cosmos. This will surely feature another level of explosive and epic Godzilla battle.
