Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Soundtrack: Directed by Adam Wingard, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a 2024 American monster film and the fifth entry in Legendary’s MonsterVerse — and, unlike when this page was first written, it has now released and become the highest-grossing MonsterVerse title to date. It’s a direct sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021).
The film is written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater, produced by Legendary Pictures, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Official Synopsis: Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island’s mysteries.
Quick Facts
| Title | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
| Director | Adam Wingard |
| Composers | Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) & Antonio Di Iorio |
| Studio | Legendary / Warner Bros. |
| Release Date | March 29, 2024 |
| Status | Released |
| Soundtrack Album | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), WaterTower Music, March 22, 2024 (23 tracks) |
| Box Office | Over $570 million worldwide — highest-grossing MonsterVerse film |
Who composed the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Soundtrack?
Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) and Antonio Di Iorio co-composed the score for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire — and we double-checked this credit specifically, since MonsterVerse composer credits have a history of getting mixed up across this franchise’s entries. It holds up: Holkenborg was announced to return in August 2022 (having previously scored Godzilla vs. Kong), and in December 2023 it was confirmed that Antonio Di Iorio would co-compose the score alongside him. Di Iorio has said Holkenborg personally brought him on as a longtime collaborator; the pairing earned both composers a 2025 ASCAP Screen Music Award recognizing 2024’s top box-office films.
Antonio Di Iorio is an Italian, Los Angeles-based composer for film, TV, and concerts, with additional credits including Godzilla vs. Kong, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Tom Holkenborg is a Dutch composer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer whose other work includes Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Alita: Battle Angel, Terminator: Dark Fate, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Soundtrack List
WaterTower Music released the official 23-track score album on March 22, 2024 (after a “Main Title Theme” single dropped March 13). Here’s the full track listing:
| # | Track |
|---|---|
| 1 | Main Title Theme |
| 2 | Threatening Survival |
| 3 | Monarch Base – Red Dream |
| 4 | He’s Arriving – Devastation |
| 5 | Leaving Colosseum – New Dossier |
| 6 | French Army |
| 7 | Friendship |
| 8 | New Entrances and Encounters |
| 9 | Approaching the Lake |
| 10 | Hollow Earth’s Nature |
| 11 | IWI Findings |
| 12 | Ancient Creatures |
| 13 | Memories Resurface |
| 14 | Myth and Ritual |
| 15 | New Kingdom |
| 16 | Desperate Escape |
| 17 | Broken |
| 18 | Tech People Upgrade |
| 19 | Divine and Glorious |
| 20 | Egypt Fight |
| 21 | Collapsing Gravity |
| 22 | Frozen Rio |
| 23 | You Are My Home |
The trailer prominently featured Jim Reeves’ recording of “Welcome To My World,” which also appears in the finished film during the Hollow Earth introduction. Other licensed songs heard in the film include “Twilight Zone” by Golden Earring, “Turn Me Loose” by Loverboy, “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by Kiss, and “Day After Day” by Badfinger.
Where to Stream
The full score is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The film streamed on Max following its theatrical run.
How did it perform at the box office?
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was a box-office success, grossing over $570 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing film in the MonsterVerse franchise, ahead of Godzilla vs. Kong and Kong: Skull Island.
Cast
Returning MonsterVerse cast members include Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle, and Alex Ferns, joined by Jordy Campbell, Rachel House, and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire score?
Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) and Antonio Di Iorio co-composed the score, confirmed in December 2023 when Di Iorio joined the returning Holkenborg.
Is there an official soundtrack album?
Yes. WaterTower Music released a 23-track Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on March 22, 2024, available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Did Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire do well at the box office?
Yes, it was a hit, grossing over $570 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing MonsterVerse film to date.
Is this a sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong?
Yes, it directly follows Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and is the fifth film in Legendary’s MonsterVerse.
Did Antonio Di Iorio actually co-compose this film, or is that a different Godzilla movie?
He genuinely co-composed this specific film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), alongside Tom Holkenborg, officially confirmed in December 2023. He is not credited on other MonsterVerse scores as a composer.
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