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'Godzilla vs. Kong' draws early praise for epic monster battles

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'Godzilla vs. Kong' draws early praise for epic monster battles
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Critics got an early look at 2021's epic monster bash Godzilla Vs. Kong ahead of its March 31 premiere in theaters and on HBO Max. Though responses to the film's cast and plot varied, audiences agreed that the promised action sequences deliver. This is a monster movie, first and foremost, and it's not backing down from that label.

Godzilla Vs. Kong hits theaters and HBO Max on March 31.

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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