As with prior MonsterVerse installments, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” not only serves as a rock ’em sock ’em monster bash but also aims to further explore this ever-evolving cinematic universe. With its premise indicating that the film will dive deep into the origins of Skull Island and the war between the Titans, fans can expect another kaiju-sized helping of world-building. Interestingly enough, Kong’s power-packed B.E.A.S.T. glove also hints at an interesting development following the events of “Godzilla vs. Kong” according to a statement from director Adam Wingard.
In an interview with TotalFilm, Wingard hinted that the B.E.A.S.T. glove has ties to a nefarious force. “And though Apex isn’t in this story in a literal way, we kind of hint that Monarch absorbed a lot of the Apex technology after the last film,” he shared. “The glove Kong is wearing, it’s somewhat insinuated that’s Apex technology.” Apex Cybernetics served as Monarch’s rival in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” with the tech corporation causing worldwide chaos with the creation of Mechagodzilla. It’s safe to assume that Apex didn’t last much longer following the mass destruction caused by its robotic Godzilla doppelgänger.
Monarch now appears to be using Apex’s technology for good and it will be interesting to see how the organization further utilizes these resources. If Kong’s mighty B.E.A.S.T. glove is any indicator, Monarch may now have the upper hand against new threats.
