<P> I've known Michael Dougherty for a long time, as we both run in the same film - nerd circles . I have always appreciated his love of film music, chatting with him for hours on end over the years about the scores we both love . I was thrilled for him when he landed the gig to direct "Godzilla," because I knew what it meant to him . When he later asked me to join the project, I was overwhelmed with excitement, and awe, grateful for the chance to join him in contributing to the legacy of our favorite monster . We knew from the beginning that we wanted to incorporate classic (Akira) Ifukube themes, and yet I think fans will be excited to hear how they have evolved . There are some fun surprises in store . Fitting the material and Michael's visionary film, this score is the most massive I have ever written, and I can't wait for fans to experience it! </P> <P> In June 2017, Legendary's official Twitter account for Kong: Skull Island began posting videos revealing a timeline and background information of Monarch's discoveries, which teased elements for Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong . During the 2017 San Diego Comic - Con, Legendary revealed an image of a stone sculpture featuring Mothra, two larvae, and an egg . </P> <P> On July 12, 2018, two first - look images featuring Godzilla unleashing his atomic breath skyward, and Millie Bobby Brown and Vera Farmiga were released, along with a few plot details . On July 18, 2018, a teaser clip was released featuring Millie Bobby Brown and the viral Monarch website went live with documents providing information on the monsters . On July 21, 2018, the first trailer was revealed at San Diego Comic - Con and later released online that same day . In October 2018, Legendary announced plans for a prequel graphic novel titled Godzilla: Aftershock . It will be written by Arvid Nelson, illustrated by Drew Edward Johnson and scheduled to be released in spring 2019 . That same month, Legendary Comics held a panel titled Godzilla: Secrets of the MonsterVerse at the L.A. Comic Con, which presented a sneak peak at Godzilla: Aftershock . </P> <P> Godzilla: King of the Monsters is scheduled to be released on May 31, 2019, in 2D, 3D, Dolby Cinema and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures, except in Japan where the film will be distributed by Toho . The film was originally scheduled to be released on June 8, 2018, but was pushed back to March 22, 2019 and then again to its current release date . The film will be released as Godzilla II: King of the Monsters in some markets . </P>

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