Godzilla seems to be everywhere this summer -- either on a solo tour in Godzilla Minus One or as part of a duo with Kong. Arriving just in time for the 4th of July, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire brings the two legendary giants together for a common threat.Â
In this sequel to 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, something is happening underground. Kong's sojourn in Hollow Earth is interrupted by "a signal" that leads to two discoveries: Kong is not the last of his species, and an ancient beast with the power to freeze everything has awakened. Godzilla, also affected by the signal, comes out of retirement to team up with Kong again to prevent an ice-age-level apocalypse.Â
New kaiju and a new adventure under the earth's surface await you in the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Here's when and where to stream the Warner Bros. movie and why a VPN could be useful.
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Release date for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Max will begin streaming the movie on Thursday, July 4. New films typically arrive on the service at 12 a.m. PT (3 a.m. ET). Viewers will also be able to watch the film in American Sign Language, an exclusive version to the platform.
Max offers three subscriptions, ranging from $10 per month with ads to $21 a month to stream ad-free in 4K. If you want to catch up on more Godzilla and King Kong lore, the service is home to a bounty of films, including Godzilla vs. Kong, Kong: Skull Island and Godzilla flicks from the '30s, '50s, '70s and 2000s.Â
Sign up for a monthly Max plan for $10, $17 or $21, or try out one of its three annual subscriptions. In addition to Warner Bros. content, you can watch titles from HBO, TLC, Discovery or live sports via the B/R sports tier.Â
How to watch Godzilla x Kong: The Empire from anywhere with a VPN
Maybe you're traveling abroad and want to stream Max while away from home. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the movie from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming, too.
A VPN is the best way to stop your internet service provider from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. It's also a great idea if you're traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that's passed our tests and security standards.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you're using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list such as Surfshark or NordVPN.Â
If you're looking for the best secure and dependable VPN, our Editors' Choice is ExpressVPN. It's fast, works on multiple devices, and provides stable streams. It's normally $13 a month, but it currently costs less overall to go for a 12-month subscription, where each month shakes out to $8.32.
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Follow the VPN provider's instructions for installation, and choose the United States, where Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will be streaming on Max. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you are connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream the film on more than one device, it's possible that you'll need to configure each one to ensure you are signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify that you're logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you're ready to open Max to stream.Â
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you've followed installation instructions correctly and picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services will restrict VPN access.