September 19, 2014 - 13:06 AMT
Max Borenstein to pen "Godzilla 2" hit monster flick sequel

The sequel of "Godzilla" has found its writer. As AceShowbiz reveals citing Deadline, the screenplay for "Godzilla 2" will be written by Max Borenstein who also wrote the first installment of the popular giant monster flick.

Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. decided to work on the sequel after "Godzilla" opened with $93.2 million in North American box office and $103 million internationally in May. Director Gareth Edwards who worked on the first pic will return behind the lens. The second installment is set to invade U.S. theaters on June 8, 2018.

Borenstein has also been tapped to write the script for King Kong spin-off "Skull Island", prompting speculations that Legendary is planning on a crossover. The movie, which previously was teased at the San Diego Comic-Con, will be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, while Tom Hiddleston, Loki depicter in "Thor" and "The Avengers", will star in it.

Photo: Total Film.