Adam Wingard's monster sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was a smash hit on Netflix.

After impressing at the box office - it earned over $570 million worldwide, making it the seventh biggest film of 2024 - the “Godzilla vs. Kong” sequel is now on Netflix and seems to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

Critically, “Godzilla x Kong” was not as well received, but moviegoers loved the blockbuster.) ) That fondness has been reflected on the streaming service, where it has already climbed to #3 on the Netflix charts, closing in on “Carry On” (which holds the #1 spot) and “The Six Triple Eight.”

Can't decide whether to stream “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” yourself? Here's a little more info on the new film, including what viewers and critics have to say about the latest battle of the giants.

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” follows Legendary Pictures' Monsterverse with a fresh clash featuring more giants than ever before. On the planet's surface, Godzilla continues to be our protector, defeating other Titans and absorbing power for the looming threat.

The invader is the Scar King, a tyrannical and dangerous giant ape who wants to return to the surface and rule it all. Kong comes across this new threat dominating his own species. To stop this new enemy, Kong returns to the terrestrial world to recruit Godzilla for an impending showdown.

The cast of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire includes Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kyle Hottle, Alex Ferns, Farrah Chen, and newcomer Dan Stevens. [There is only one thing that “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” really excels at: it's a film that is a little bit more than just a movie. If you're in the mood for a film with a little more intelligence and substance, you'll have to look elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for the pure spectacle of giant monsters snickering at each other, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” will fit the bill.

Compared to Legendary's previous entries in the montverse, this film wisely sidelines the (incredibly silly) plot and fills the screen with countless monster brawls that look and sound very impressive. If you accept this film with an open mind, you are a person with a desire to destroy ...... or those who just want to see Godzilla take a nap inside the Colosseum will be more than satisfied.

A quick look at the film's page on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes proves my point. Audiences looking for this kind of film were well-satisfied.

As noted above, “Godzilla X Kong” scored 90% on the popcorn meter, with comments like “fun because you know it's silly,” “a genuinely enjoyable romp with big action and big stars,” and “the glory of audience-pleasing nonsense.”

Film critics, on the other hand... . were less pleased. Critics were split down the middle, with the film currently receiving a 54% rating from just under 250 authorized reviews on the platform.

The Guardian's Benjamin Lee gave Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire three stars, calling it “fun but far sloppier” than 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong. Returning to the action, it scratches an itch, or at least provides the basic childlike satisfaction of watching giant monsters face off.

In a BBC review, Caryn James gave Wingard's monster movie a 2/5-star rating, calling it “a dazzling visual triumph that already feels old.”

The film is a “dazzling visual triumph that already feels old. If you're not in the mood for dumb monster movies, but still need something new, we're here to help: check out our guide to the best action movies on Netflix and our guide to the best movies you can stream on Netflix right now for more recommendations! You'll find plenty of them.