The film will also introduce new human characters, namely Monarch scientist Dr. Emma Russell played by Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring) and her daughter Madison played by Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things). These two are kidnapped by a mysterious organization who has their own plans with the creatures that will appear in the movie. Rescuing them is Mark Russell, Emma's ex-husband and Madison's father and is played by Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Super 8). He will team up with Monarch scientists Dr. Ishiro Serizawa and Dr. Vivienne Graham, once again played by Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) and Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) respectively.
Godzilla: King of Monsters is set for a May 30, 2019 release in theaters.