Mechagodzilla could be the direct cause of the fight between the two titular Titans in Godzilla vs. Kong. Godzilla and Kong are headed for a highly anticipated clash, but why the two will come to blows hasn't been revealed and is currently one of the movie's biggest mysteries, considering that both are heroic characters who don't have an obvious reason to fight.
Directed by Adam Wingard and scheduled for a November 2020 release, Godzilla vs. Kong brings back a portion of the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters for a story that centers on a "spectacular battle for the ages" between Godzilla and Kong, not to mention Monarch's investigation into the origin of the Titans, which is believed to take place in the Hollow Earth tunnels. But while Monarch is digging into ancient history and Godzilla is busy fighting the King of Skull Island, a human conspiracy to kill all the Titans on Earth will somehow take shape.
The key to executing this plan may, in fact, be Mechagodzilla, Toho's robot copy of Godzilla. Mechagodzilla, who was spoiled by a toy leak, is believed to be the main villain of Godzilla vs. Kong. Fans are suspecting that even though Godzilla's fight with Kong will have a definitive winner, their battle will eventually take a turn that will see the two put aside their differences. Godzilla and Kong may find themselves working together to take down Mechagodzilla, a manmade Titan whose MonsterVerse debut was actually setup in the credits of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Also, Mechagodzilla may be more than just the primary opponent of Godzilla and Kong; it could be that Mechagodzilla is what sets the story in motion.
Mechagodzilla first appeared in the 1974 Toho film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. In the beginning of the movie, Anguirus encountered a rampaging Godzilla and attacked him, despite the fact that two have been close allies since 1972's Godzilla vs. Gigan. Anguirus' unexpected attack on Godzilla exposed a metallic surface beneath Godzilla's skin. Godzilla retaliated by fighting back against Anguirus and breaking his jaw. What occurred between the two kaiju remains one of the most brutal beat-downs ever to happen in Godzilla's 65 year history. Luckily, Anguirus managed to escape before he could be killed.
At this time, the people of Japan are perplexed by Godzilla's behavior. Following Anguirus' defeat, Godzilla continues to attack the surrounding areas, even though Godzilla hasn't been an enemy of Japan for quite some time. This mystery is solved when another Godzilla comes onto the scene. His arrival reveals that the monster who battled Anguirus is an impostor. Godzilla, initially surprised by his new opponent's appearance, rushes into battle with the fake Godzilla. As more of the metal on his body is uncovered, it becomes apparent that this Godzilla is a robot of some sort. Once the truth is out, the impostor's body flashes, and Mechagodzilla stands revealed for the first time.
By being disguised as Godzilla, Mechagodzilla and his alien creators were able to successfully fool the human characters for at least a portion of the movie. Could the MonsterVerse's Mechagodzilla pull off a similar feat in Godzilla vs. Kong?
The MonsterVerse's Godzilla calls back to the days of the 1960s and the 1970s when the kaiju was viewed as a protector. In Legendary's Godzilla and Godzilla: King of the Monsters movies, Godzilla didn't attacks the humans. Instead, he focused his attentions on the other monsters. Godzilla has thus far been characterized as a benevolent Titan who wants to maintain the balance of nature. The military views him as a threat, but people like Dr. Serizawa (Ken Watanabe) understood that Godzilla wasn't their enemy. How people perceives the king of the monsters could potentially change at a later date, and people adopting a new attitude toward Godzilla may have been foreshadowing by a key line at the end of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
After Godzilla defeats Ghidorah and becomes the new alpha, Dr. Stanton (Bradley Whitford) says he's glad Godzilla is "on our side", to which Dr. Chen (Zhang Ziyi) replies, "For now". Dr. Chen's comment highlights the trepidation that people still feel toward him. Godzilla has now saved the planet twice, but people still don't completely trust him. There's a concern that Godzilla could take a villainous turn and strike out against humanity at any point. With this line from Dr. Chen, Godzilla: King of the Monsters teased the possibility of Godzilla and humanity being on opposite sides in the MonsterVerse's future.
Depending on how Mechagodzilla is utilized, the MonsterVerse could see a villainous Godzilla in Godzilla vs Kong. If the movie takes a cue from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Mechagodzilla could be disguised as the real Godzilla. That would also explain why the robot Titan is designed to look like Godzilla in the first place. The villains' plan may hinge on creating chaos by making people think that Godzilla has turned against them. If Mechagodzilla - disguised as the real Godzilla - attacks human cities, he'll effectively frame Godzilla and set the world against him.
Would a plan like this even work? King of the Monsters is full of futuristic technology, so it doesn't seem far-fetched that Mechagodzilla could be given a convincing disguise. Some sort of illusion-tech or an outer layer of skin could make it possible for Mechagodzilla to impersonate Godzilla. As for how long Mechagodzilla should be able to pass as Godzilla, the credits of King of the Monsters suggests that Monarch may have built Mechagodzilla on Skull Island, so they should be the first ones to figure out their scheme. If Monarch didn't build Mechagodzilla, it may take them a bit longer to uncover the truth, but their deep knowledge of Godzilla should give them the information they need to get to the bottom of it.
Also, Mechagodzilla possibly being constructed on Skull Island would put him on a collision course with Kong, and it would stand to reason that if this is the path the movie takes, Kong may face off against Mechagodzilla before the real Godzilla even arrives. If Mechagodzilla launches an aggressive attack on Skull Island, he would of course make an enemy of Kong right away. So when the real Godzilla shows up, Kong may mistake Godzilla for his first opponent, and this could be what sets off the fight between the two monsters. Toward the end of the movie, the emergence of Mechagodzilla in his true form could make Kong realize that Godzilla isn't his enemy. Once the human villains' scheme is exposed, Godzilla and Kong can team up and defeat Godzilla's robotic counterpart.
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