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Kong: Skull Island

2017, English. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

All hail the king.

Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.

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Runtime
1h 58m
Post-credits
Yes, stay
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 11,470 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Kong: Skull Island

Kong: Skull Island is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
10 March 2017
Country
China, United States of America
Written by
Max Borenstein, Dan Gilroy, John Gatins
Budget
$185M
Box office
$567M
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What Kong: Skull Island is based on

Kong: Skull Island is based on King Kong, a 1933 film character by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper.

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Kong: Skull Island: quick answers

What should I watch before Kong: Skull Island?

Watch Godzilla (2014) first.

What comes after Kong: Skull Island?

Next in the series: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).

Is Kong: Skull Island worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 11,470 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Kong: Skull Island?

Kong: Skull Island runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).

Does Kong: Skull Island have a post-credits scene?

Yes. Kong: Skull Island has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.

Kong: Skull Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Kong: Skull Island is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Kong: Skull Island on?

Kong: Skull Island is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Kong: Skull Island?

If you liked Kong: Skull Island, try The Legend of Tarzan, Jack the Giant Slayer, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.

Who directed Kong: Skull Island?

Kong: Skull Island (2017) was directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts and stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman.

What is Kong: Skull Island based on?

Kong: Skull Island is based on King Kong, a 1933 film character by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper.

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