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Fast forward to the 2005 remake directed by Peter Jackson, which redefined the character for a new generation, presenting him as a more nuanced creature. Standing at only 25 feet tall, Jackson's King Kong was brought to life with cutting-edge technology while retaining the emotional depth that audiences have come to expect. This version paved the way for later portrayals such as “Kong: Skull Island” in 2017 and the multi-franchise crossover “Godzilla vs. Kong” in 2021, where we see King Kong towering at an impressive 337 feet, showing just how far filmmakers have gone to expand Kong’s legend.