Godzilla: Why Kong's Species Left Their Hollow Earth Home

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Thousands of years ago, Kong’s species abandoned their original home, which wasGodzilla vs. Kong’s Hollow Earth world. The trip down below confirmed Dr. Andrews‘ theories about the true origins of the Kongs and where they really came from. It’s now understood that his ancestors lived in the Hollow Earth before they ever came to be on Skull Island.

Godzilla vs. Kong’s confirmation of Kong’s Hollow Earth connections was a game-changer for the MonsterVerse, as it’s ultimately what set up the big change to the status quo for his character. After beating Mechagodzilla, the humans relocated Kong to the home of his ancestors. Skull Island is uninhabitable now, but not all is lost, especially since Kong is now able to thrive in an ecosystem that was once home to an entire tribe of Kongs. And since Godzilla lives elsewhere in the MonsterVerse, it’s now possible for the two rivals to coexist peacefully in the MonsterVerse. Godzilla can continue on as the King of the Monsters on the surface, while Kong can reign supreme as the alpha of the Hollow Earth.

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The idea that the Hollow Earth is this perfect new home for Kong raises questions about why his species would have given it up in the first place. An exact reason for they ended up on Skull Island wasn’t discussed in the movie itself, but was addressed in the Godzilla vs. Kong novelization. When diving into the ancient Iwi stories passed down by Jia’s ancestors, it was explained that their departure was made necessary by the carnage that unfolded during the ancient Titan War. Godzilla’s side, who seemingly won the conflict, forced them to retreat and find new homes for themselves on the surface. This