Warner Bros (WBD) continues to bet on big budget popcorn flicks with new details about Godzilla X Kong: Supernova, the latest entry in its Monsterverse. The first new detail was the name of the film. Before this, a new movie in the franchise was expected, but no title was given. Many fans speculate the film will feature an enemy monster from beyond Earth, such as SpaceGodzilla.
The next thing Monsterverse fans learned was that Godzilla X Kong: Supernova will be released in theaters on March 26, 2027. This release date also came alongside the announcement that the film has officially entered production. A sneak peek of the movie also shows a Monarch support center monitoring monster activity as a severe “Emergency” alert appears on screen and Godzilla’s roar is heard in the background.
What Does This Mean for Warner Bros Stock?
The Monsterverse has been a huge success for Warner Bros with five films, an animated series, an Apple (AAPL) TV+ exclusive series, and several tie-in books and comics already released. To date, the films have made roughly $2.53 billion at the global box office, compared to an estimated budget of $805 million to $880 million. The films and series have also been positively received by audiences, even if critics don’t always agree.
With returns like that for Monsterverse films, it makes sense that Warner Bros. wants to continue the series with Godzilla X Kong: Supernova. It’s a strong universe with long-term potential, something the company has tried to foster with its DC films, but has struggled to do so.
WBD stock was up 0.39% on Friday, but remains down 14.42% year-to-date. The company’s stock has largely been affected by economic uncertainty and tariffs. More box office wins could help it bounce back from these falls. The next catalyst for WBD stock is James Gunn’s Superman, which hits theaters on July 11, 2025.
Is WBD Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, the analysts’ consensus rating for Warner Bros is Moderate Buy, based on nine Buy and seven Hold ratings over the last three months. With that comes an average WBD stock price target of $12.47, representing a potential 37.33% upside for the shares.
