Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Pink Godzilla powers up

Why Is Godzilla Pink in the New Empire Trailer?

The first trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has dropped, offering kaiju fans an exciting look at the sequel to 2021ā€™s Godzilla vs. Kong. The trailer provides a glimpse of Godzilla taking on a new color. So, why is Godzilla pink in The New Empire trailer?

Recommended Videos

Seen briefly in the trailer, Godzillaā€™s dorsal fins and eyes emit a neon pink light as he charges up his atomic breath. The pink dorsal fins are also visible as Godzilla and Kong charge through the subterranean Hollow Earth together, with green crystalline structures seen in the background. Hereā€™s what we know so far about the pink transformation and how it compares to other evolved states of Godzilla seen in prior films in the iconic franchise.

Godzillaā€™s New Evolution

Pink Godzilla emerges from ice roaring. This image is part of an article about why Godzilla is pink in the New Empire trailer.
Pink Godzilla emerges from ice roaring

A theme of evolution and adaptation is present throughout the trailer for Godzilla x Kong, from the sight of King Kong sporting a mechanical left hand to Godzillaā€™s pink form. Godzilla can be seen in what appears to be a translucent glacier in the film, presumably metamorphosing like a caterpillar in a cocoon. At the base of this icy evolution chamber, a pink glow can be seen, hinting at the pink formā€™s connection to this upgrade process, potentially through the strange properties of crystals seen within the Hollow Earth.

After this pink transformation, Godzillaā€™s atomic breath appears to be even more devastating, blasting from the kaijuā€™s gaping maw at his enemies. Godzilla also appears to be slightly leaner in his overall build than he last appeared in Godzilla vs. Kong, with longer, more muscular arms and heightened agility. More than just joining forces with Kong, Godzilla is more powerful than ever as the kaiju duo takes on an unseen menace lurking inside the planet.

Godzillaā€™s History of Transformations

Godzilla faces Orga. This image is part of an article about why Godzilla is pink in the New Empire trailer.
Godzilla faces Orga

The pink form isnā€™t the first time Godzilla has transformed on-screen, or even in the MonsterVerse that began with 2014ā€™s Godzilla. In 2019ā€™s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla absorbed the dying Mothraā€™s life force to transform into Burning Godzilla and defeat King Ghidorah. This itself was a nod to the original Burning Godzilla from 1995ā€™s Godzilla vs. Destroyah, as a reaction to Godzilla absorbing vast amounts of energy from SpaceGodzilla in the preceding film.

Pink Godzilla similarly appears to be a nod to another classic Godzilla film, 1999ā€™s Godzilla 2000: Millennium, where Godzilla had slightly pink-tipped dorsal fins, though his atomic breath was relatively unchanged. The pink hue could also be a reference to 2016ā€™s Shin Godzilla, where the evolved Godzilla had a pink/purplish atomic breath in his later forms. The exact nature and origins of this transformation are still a mystery, but as Godzilla evolves for a new battle and generation, the iconic kaiju is certainly heading into battle in style.


The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Ā Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Sam Stone
Sam Stone
Sam Stone is a longtime entertainment news journalist and columnist, covering everything from movies and television to video games and comic books. Sam also has bylines at CBR, Popverse, Den of Geek, GamesRadar+, and Marvel.com. He's been a freelance contributor with The Escapist since October 2023, during which time he's covered Mortal Kombat, Star Trek, and various other properties. Sam remembers what restful sleep was. But that was a long time ago.