Things stomp along slowly but steadily in the MonsterVerse. Godzilla vs. Kong, first announced way back in 2017, seemed all set for a streaming debut as of late 2020--but in the joint venture between Legendary Entertainment and Warner Media, the latter threw a massive wrench in the works with its surprise announcement in December that it would put its entire 2021 theatrical line-up onto HBO Max.

After a brewing legal clash and some back and forth in the intervening weeks, The Hollywood Reporter is now indicating the two companies are nearing a deal to resolve release plans for Godzilla vs. Kong. An agreement means the parties are close to averting a potential legal confrontation. Deadline is also reporting that a settlement seems likely, with Godzilla vs. Kong keeping its previously announced simultaneous theatrical and HBO Max release date on May 21.