CD Projekt Really Wants Us to Know Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming Out on December 10

After three previous delays, it's no wonder some are still worried that Cyberpunk 2077 could miss its December 10 release date. It's also no wonder that CD Projekt really wants you to know that it won't be missing that date. In the company's Q3 earnings reports, that date is mentioned multiple times, in multiple places. The date is referenced 4 times in the company's Q3 financial statement, earns itself two separate slides in its investor presentation, and company CFO Piotr Nielubowicz references upcoming release date in a video message to investors. "The final stretch before the release calls for enormous dedication and cooperation on the part of the whole team, which is now all the more difficult given that the vast majority of the team continues to work from home. This is why I wish to extend my deepest thanks to the entire team for their determination and hard work. Together we are wrapping up the grandest project in our history. [...] In 2 weeks' time Cyberpunk will be released to gamers around the world." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/cyberpunk-2077-playstation-gameplay-video"] It's perhaps no surprise that we're seeing these confirmations – we've had a final set of previews, seen physical copies reaching retailers, and even begun to see gameplay leaks. CD Projekt Red also reconfirmed the December 10 date to IGN after rumours about another delay began to spread. But it's testament to just how changeable Cyberpunk's release has been – and the huge anticipation for the game – that we're seeing CD Projekt make absolutely clear, again, that the game is on its way for the intended date. If you're convinced, we've got a list of the best Cyberpunk 2077 pre-order deals and, if you're in the market for new consoles and other games, a list of the best Black Friday video game deals. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

CD Projekt Really Wants Us to Know Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming Out on December 10

After three previous delays, it's no wonder some are still worried that Cyberpunk 2077 could miss its December 10 release date. It's also no wonder that CD Projekt really wants you to know that it won't be missing that date. In the company's Q3 earnings reports, that date is mentioned multiple times, in multiple places. The date is referenced 4 times in the company's Q3 financial statement, earns itself two separate slides in its investor presentation, and company CFO Piotr Nielubowicz references upcoming release date in a video message to investors. "The final stretch before the release calls for enormous dedication and cooperation on the part of the whole team, which is now all the more difficult given that the vast majority of the team continues to work from home. This is why I wish to extend my deepest thanks to the entire team for their determination and hard work. Together we are wrapping up the grandest project in our history. [...] In 2 weeks' time Cyberpunk will be released to gamers around the world." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/cyberpunk-2077-playstation-gameplay-video"] It's perhaps no surprise that we're seeing these confirmations – we've had a final set of previews, seen physical copies reaching retailers, and even begun to see gameplay leaks. CD Projekt Red also reconfirmed the December 10 date to IGN after rumours about another delay began to spread. But it's testament to just how changeable Cyberpunk's release has been – and the huge anticipation for the game – that we're seeing CD Projekt make absolutely clear, again, that the game is on its way for the intended date. If you're convinced, we've got a list of the best Cyberpunk 2077 pre-order deals and, if you're in the market for new consoles and other games, a list of the best Black Friday video game deals. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Godzilla vs. Kong May Go to HBO Max After Netflix’s Failed $200M Offer

Forget Godzilla vs. Kong, there's an even bigger battle said to be going on between the streaming services for the fourth movie in Legendary's MonsterVerse. According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations are reportedly underway to shift the franchise movie to streaming. The outlet has heard from various sources that Netflix made an offer of more than $200 million to bring Godzilla vs. Kong to its streaming service, but WarnerMedia "blocked the deal while preparing an offer of its own for its streamer, HBO Max." Legendary declined to comment on the story while a Warner Bros. spokesperson stated that the movie would be sticking to its release plans after the studio previously postponed the monster mash tentpole from Nov. 20, 2020, to May 21, 2021. "We plan to release Godzilla vs. Kong theatrically next year as scheduled," the spokesperson insisted. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/05/24/godzilla-kong-in-5-minutes"] However, the outlet noted that WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar and Warner Bros. chairman Ann Sarnoff are reviewing the options and trying to figure out an offer for "a streaming release on HBO Max that in theory also includes a theatrical component," similar to the revised release plans for Wonder Woman 1984, which will see the movie bow in theaters and debut on HBO Max on December 25. This news comes as studios and theater chains struggle with the ongoing effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Godzilla vs. Kong has been delayed several times, along with numerous other film and TV projects. The movie initially targeted a May 29, 2020 release date but was soon shifted to March 13, 2020. The sequel then moved to November 20, 2020, before settling on May 21, 2021. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=monsterverse-every-major-monster&captions=true"] Both the Godzilla and the Kong franchises have been slowly working towards the Godzilla vs. Kong showdown ever since 2014's Godzilla, which was directed by Gareth Edwards. Kong went up against a multitude of creatures in 2017's Kong: Skull Island while 2019's Godzilla: King of Monsters threw the giant radioactive lizard at some of his most iconic foes, including King Ghidorah, Rhodan, and Mothra. The upcoming sequel, directed by Adam Wingard, promises to take the film series to the "next-level" with an all-star cast made up of Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, and Rebecca Hall. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Godzilla vs. Kong May Go to HBO Max After Netflix’s Failed $200M Offer

Forget Godzilla vs. Kong, there's an even bigger battle said to be going on between the streaming services for the fourth movie in Legendary's MonsterVerse. According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations are reportedly underway to shift the franchise movie to streaming. The outlet has heard from various sources that Netflix made an offer of more than $200 million to bring Godzilla vs. Kong to its streaming service, but WarnerMedia "blocked the deal while preparing an offer of its own for its streamer, HBO Max." Legendary declined to comment on the story while a Warner Bros. spokesperson stated that the movie would be sticking to its release plans after the studio previously postponed the monster mash tentpole from Nov. 20, 2020, to May 21, 2021. "We plan to release Godzilla vs. Kong theatrically next year as scheduled," the spokesperson insisted. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/05/24/godzilla-kong-in-5-minutes"] However, the outlet noted that WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar and Warner Bros. chairman Ann Sarnoff are reviewing the options and trying to figure out an offer for "a streaming release on HBO Max that in theory also includes a theatrical component," similar to the revised release plans for Wonder Woman 1984, which will see the movie bow in theaters and debut on HBO Max on December 25. This news comes as studios and theater chains struggle with the ongoing effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Godzilla vs. Kong has been delayed several times, along with numerous other film and TV projects. The movie initially targeted a May 29, 2020 release date but was soon shifted to March 13, 2020. The sequel then moved to November 20, 2020, before settling on May 21, 2021. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=monsterverse-every-major-monster&captions=true"] Both the Godzilla and the Kong franchises have been slowly working towards the Godzilla vs. Kong showdown ever since 2014's Godzilla, which was directed by Gareth Edwards. Kong went up against a multitude of creatures in 2017's Kong: Skull Island while 2019's Godzilla: King of Monsters threw the giant radioactive lizard at some of his most iconic foes, including King Ghidorah, Rhodan, and Mothra. The upcoming sequel, directed by Adam Wingard, promises to take the film series to the "next-level" with an all-star cast made up of Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, and Rebecca Hall. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Joss Whedon Explains Why He Just Quit His New HBO Series The Nevers

Joss Whedon has announced that he is stepping down from HBO's upcoming sci-fi series The Nevers, citing various reasons for his decision in "this year of unprecedented challenges." In a statement released to CinemaBlend, Whedon explained that the taxing nature of working on such a project during the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had taken a toll on his energy levels, as he confirmed that he would be officially exiting the series, on which he was serving as writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner. "This year of unprecedented challenges has impacted my life and perspective in ways I could never have imagined, and while developing and producing The Nevers has been a joyful experience, I realize that the level of commitment required moving forward, combined with the physical challenges of making such a huge show during a global pandemic, is more than I can handle without the work beginning to suffer," Whedon wrote in his departure statement. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/11/26/the-7-best-sci-fi-trailers-ever"] "I am genuinely exhausted, and am stepping back to martial my energy towards my own life, which is also at the brink of exciting change," he explained further. "I am deeply proud of the work we have done; I'm grateful to all my extraordinary cast and collaborators, and to HBO for the opportunity to shape yet another strange world. The Nevers is a true labor of love, but after two plus years of labor, love is about all I have to offer. It will never fade." HBO released a separate statement regarding Whedon's decision to leave the project. In the statement, the network confirmed that the sci-fi series is still on schedule to be released next year, writing, "We have parted ways with Joss Whedon. We remain excited about the future of The Nevers and look forward to its premiere in the summer of 2021." The Nevers was originally announced in 2018 as "an epic science fiction drama about a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world." While it's unclear how much work had been completed on the HBO series up until this point, it is understood that the cast had been finalised. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-dark-knight-trilogy-and-more-dc-movies-and-series-missing-on-hbo-max&captions=true"] The series is being headed by Laura Donnelly (Outlander), who plays Amalia True, and Ann Skelly (Red Rock), who stars as Penance Adair, Amalia's best friend in the show. The cast also features Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, Ben Chaplin, Pip Torrens, Zackary Momoh, Amy Manson, Nick Frost, Rochelle Neil, Eleanor Tomlinson, and Denis O'Hare. If you're looking to fill up your watch list in the meantime, IGN has a complete rundown of everything that was available on HBO's streaming service at launch, with notable highlights including the entire Studio Ghibli collection, all eight Harry Potter films, and a curation of timeless Turner Classic Movies like Gone With the Wind, and Once Upon a Time in the West. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Joss Whedon Explains Why He Just Quit His New HBO Series The Nevers

Joss Whedon has announced that he is stepping down from HBO's upcoming sci-fi series The Nevers, citing various reasons for his decision in "this year of unprecedented challenges." In a statement released to CinemaBlend, Whedon explained that the taxing nature of working on such a project during the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had taken a toll on his energy levels, as he confirmed that he would be officially exiting the series, on which he was serving as writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner. "This year of unprecedented challenges has impacted my life and perspective in ways I could never have imagined, and while developing and producing The Nevers has been a joyful experience, I realize that the level of commitment required moving forward, combined with the physical challenges of making such a huge show during a global pandemic, is more than I can handle without the work beginning to suffer," Whedon wrote in his departure statement. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/11/26/the-7-best-sci-fi-trailers-ever"] "I am genuinely exhausted, and am stepping back to martial my energy towards my own life, which is also at the brink of exciting change," he explained further. "I am deeply proud of the work we have done; I'm grateful to all my extraordinary cast and collaborators, and to HBO for the opportunity to shape yet another strange world. The Nevers is a true labor of love, but after two plus years of labor, love is about all I have to offer. It will never fade." HBO released a separate statement regarding Whedon's decision to leave the project. In the statement, the network confirmed that the sci-fi series is still on schedule to be released next year, writing, "We have parted ways with Joss Whedon. We remain excited about the future of The Nevers and look forward to its premiere in the summer of 2021." The Nevers was originally announced in 2018 as "an epic science fiction drama about a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world." While it's unclear how much work had been completed on the HBO series up until this point, it is understood that the cast had been finalised. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-dark-knight-trilogy-and-more-dc-movies-and-series-missing-on-hbo-max&captions=true"] The series is being headed by Laura Donnelly (Outlander), who plays Amalia True, and Ann Skelly (Red Rock), who stars as Penance Adair, Amalia's best friend in the show. The cast also features Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, Ben Chaplin, Pip Torrens, Zackary Momoh, Amy Manson, Nick Frost, Rochelle Neil, Eleanor Tomlinson, and Denis O'Hare. If you're looking to fill up your watch list in the meantime, IGN has a complete rundown of everything that was available on HBO's streaming service at launch, with notable highlights including the entire Studio Ghibli collection, all eight Harry Potter films, and a curation of timeless Turner Classic Movies like Gone With the Wind, and Once Upon a Time in the West. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

MechWarrior Coming to Xbox Consoles, DLC Delayed Into 2021

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries' 'Heroes of the Inner Sphere' DLC has been delayed until Spring 2021 to coincide with the launch of the game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Steam and GoG. Piranha Games revealed the news as part of a blog post on the MechWarrior 5 website, noting that Cyberpunk 2077's release date shifting to December 10th influenced their decision to move the release date, as this was when the DLC was originally slated to launch. "Any developer wants their titles to get as much attention as possible, and obviously sharing a release date with Cyberpunk was less than optimal. Day one sales and marketing are so important to a successful product launch, and we believe that rescheduling our release date will allow MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries to have the opportunity and attention it deserves," the blog post reads. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/11/mechwarrior-5-mercenaries-review"] The good news is that this will allow for a simultaneous launch for MechWarrior 5 across multiple platforms in Spring 2021. It'll be the first time a MechWarrior game has been on a console since 2004, when MechAssault 2 landed on the original Xbox. According to Piranha Games, Mechwarrior 5 on Xbox is "the first true MechWarrior experience ever on a console." Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries launched on PC in December 2019 exclusively on the Epic Games Store. We reviewed the game at launch, scoring it an 8.1 and calling it a "modern revival of the series." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

MechWarrior Coming to Xbox Consoles, DLC Delayed Into 2021

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries' 'Heroes of the Inner Sphere' DLC has been delayed until Spring 2021 to coincide with the launch of the game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Steam and GoG. Piranha Games revealed the news as part of a blog post on the MechWarrior 5 website, noting that Cyberpunk 2077's release date shifting to December 10th influenced their decision to move the release date, as this was when the DLC was originally slated to launch. "Any developer wants their titles to get as much attention as possible, and obviously sharing a release date with Cyberpunk was less than optimal. Day one sales and marketing are so important to a successful product launch, and we believe that rescheduling our release date will allow MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries to have the opportunity and attention it deserves," the blog post reads. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/11/mechwarrior-5-mercenaries-review"] The good news is that this will allow for a simultaneous launch for MechWarrior 5 across multiple platforms in Spring 2021. It'll be the first time a MechWarrior game has been on a console since 2004, when MechAssault 2 landed on the original Xbox. According to Piranha Games, Mechwarrior 5 on Xbox is "the first true MechWarrior experience ever on a console." Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries launched on PC in December 2019 exclusively on the Epic Games Store. We reviewed the game at launch, scoring it an 8.1 and calling it a "modern revival of the series." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Strange Monolith Discovered In Utah Desert Was Reportedly Removed by Locals

Update (11/30/20) - The seemingly mysterious disappearance of the Utah Desert monolith is the work of locals, according to someone who claims to have seen the removal happen.

Photographer Ross Bernards explained in an Instagram post made today that he was taking photos of the monolith on Friday before a group of four tore it down, as reported by BoingBoing. He said that at around 8:40 p.m. that night, two men gave the monolith a couple of pushes and then told Bernards, "you better have got your pictures." One of the men then gave the monolith a big push and it began to fall over, leaning on one side.

"He yelled back to his other friends that they didn't need the tools," Bernards said in his Instagram post. "The other guy with him at the monolith then said, 'this is why you don't leave trash in the desert.'"

At this point, all four of the men in the group pushed the monolith almost to the ground before pushing it back the other direction. The monolith popped out and landed on the ground with a loud bang, according to Bernards, and the group of men then broke it apart. They used a wheelbarrow to carry the pieces away.

Bernards' post comes just one day after Utah's Bureau of Land Management said it had not removed the monolith, despite rumors saying it did.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Update (11/29/20) - Utah's Bureau of Land Management has released an official statement on Facebook confirming that the strange "monolith" has been removed from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands by an unknown party. "Here is our official statement on the rumors surrounding the "#Monolith:" We have received credible reports that the illegally installed structure, referred to as the “monolith” has been removed from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands by an unknown party. The BLM did not remove the structure which is considered private property. We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff’s office. The structure has received international and national attention and we received reports that a person or group removed it on the evening of Nov. 27.” Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] A research team surveying bighorn sheep in the Utah Desert discovered a large, metal monolith that could seemingly be the work of aliens, but is likely an art installation. This team was counting bighorn sheep from a helicopter while flying over Utah's Red Rock Country when it discovered this monolith, as reported by The New York Times. Standing 10 to 12 feet tall, the sheer size of the structure caught the team's attention and, upon closer inspection, the team determined the monolith to be made of metal. "We fly pretty low for these surveys so we can identify the gender of the sheep, and while we were doing this, we found this strange metallic monolith out in the middle of the desert," Utah Division of Wildlife Resources spokesman, Aaron Bott said. The Utah Department of Public Safety was informed of the monolith and revealed it to the world by way of Instagram, which you can see above. According to the bighorn sheep research team, there was no indication of who or what might have put the monolith in that location. We've watched enough movies and TV shows like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Agents of Shield, and Raised by Wolves to know where this came from. Oddly enough, the monolith is pointed at the only Red Rock crack in sight, according to the research team, which seems like a very alien thing to do. We're onto you. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/11/16/2001-a-space-odyssey-trailer"] The monolith isn't extraterrestrial, though, according to some local organizations, and is believed to be the work of an artist. The Art Newspaper pointed out that it resembles the "free-standing plank sculptures" of the late artist, John McCracken. The David Zwirner Gallery represents McCracken's work and Zwirner himself believes it to be the work of the late artist, although he notes that the gallery is divided on this. Local public safety authorities said "it's somebody's art installation, or an attempt on that," and that it's made of stainless steel held together with "human-made rivets."  It's also embedded into the rocky ground. "Somebody took the time to use some type of concrete-cutting tool or something to really dig down, almost in the exact shape of the object, and embed it really well," Utah Department of Public Safety lieutenant, Nick Street, said. "It's odd. There are roads close by, but to haul the materials to cut into the rock, and haul the metal, which is taller than 12 feet in sections — to do all that in that remote spot is definitely interesting." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-best-sci-fi-movies&captions=true"] As for what the future holds for this monolith, authorities are still investigating. It could be removed, especially if it's harmful to local wildlife. It's also important to note that its existence in that spot is illegal as it's been installed on federally-managed land, and, "it is illegal to install structures or art without authorization on federally managed public lands, no matter what planet you're from." Read about other significant monoliths by checking out our Raised by Wolves review. Then read our Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 4,722 Hours episode review, which features a monolith, to find out why nobody should touch this Utah structure. Check out why we think 2001: A Space Odyssey is the best sci-fi movie ever made after that. For more science, read about possible signs of life detected on Venus, and how there's a 50-50 chance we are all living in a simulation. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. Monolith-installing aliens, if you're reading this, please know that I haven't touched it. You can follow Wesley on Twitter @LeBlancWes

Strange Monolith Discovered In Utah Desert Has Disappeared

Update (11/30/20) - The seemingly mysterious disappearance of the Utah Desert monolith is the work of locals, according to someone who claims to have seen the removal happen.

Photographer Ross Bernards explained in an Instagram post made today that he was taking photos of the monolith on Friday before a group of four tore it down, as reported by BoingBoing. He said that around 8:40 p.m. that night, two men gave the monolith a couple of pushes and then told Bernards, "you better have got your pictures." One of the men then gave the monolith a big push and it began to fall over, leaning on one side.

"He yelled back to his other friends that they didn't need the tools," Bernards said in his Instagram post. "The other guy with him at the monolith then said, 'this is why you don't leave trash in the desert.'"

At this point, all four of the men in the group pushed the monolith almost to the ground before pushing it back the other direction. The monolith popped out and landed on the ground with a loud bang, according to Bernards, and the group of men then broke it apart. They used a wheelbarrow to carry the pieces away.

Bernards' post comes just one day after Utah's Bureau of Land Management said it had not removed the monolith, despite rumors saying it did.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Update (11/29/20) - Utah's Bureau of Land Management has released an official statement on Facebook confirming that the strange "monolith" has been removed from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands by an unknown party. "Here is our official statement on the rumors surrounding the "#Monolith:" We have received credible reports that the illegally installed structure, referred to as the “monolith” has been removed from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands by an unknown party. The BLM did not remove the structure which is considered private property. We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff’s office. The structure has received international and national attention and we received reports that a person or group removed it on the evening of Nov. 27.” Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] A research team surveying bighorn sheep in the Utah Desert discovered a large, metal monolith that could seemingly be the work of aliens, but is likely an art installation. This team was counting bighorn sheep from a helicopter while flying over Utah's Red Rock Country when it discovered this monolith, as reported by The New York Times. Standing 10 to 12 feet tall, the sheer size of the structure caught the team's attention and, upon closer inspection, the team determined the monolith to be made of metal. "We fly pretty low for these surveys so we can identify the gender of the sheep, and while we were doing this, we found this strange metallic monolith out in the middle of the desert," Utah Division of Wildlife Resources spokesman, Aaron Bott said. The Utah Department of Public Safety was informed of the monolith and revealed it to the world by way of Instagram, which you can see above. According to the bighorn sheep research team, there was no indication of who or what might have put the monolith in that location. We've watched enough movies and TV shows like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Agents of Shield, and Raised by Wolves to know where this came from. Oddly enough, the monolith is pointed at the only Red Rock crack in sight, according to the research team, which seems like a very alien thing to do. We're onto you. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/11/16/2001-a-space-odyssey-trailer"] The monolith isn't extraterrestrial, though, according to some local organizations, and is believed to be the work of an artist. The Art Newspaper pointed out that it resembles the "free-standing plank sculptures" of the late artist, John McCracken. The David Zwirner Gallery represents McCracken's work and Zwirner himself believes it to be the work of the late artist, although he notes that the gallery is divided on this. Local public safety authorities said "it's somebody's art installation, or an attempt on that," and that it's made of stainless steel held together with "human-made rivets."  It's also embedded into the rocky ground. "Somebody took the time to use some type of concrete-cutting tool or something to really dig down, almost in the exact shape of the object, and embed it really well," Utah Department of Public Safety lieutenant, Nick Street, said. "It's odd. There are roads close by, but to haul the materials to cut into the rock, and haul the metal, which is taller than 12 feet in sections — to do all that in that remote spot is definitely interesting." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-best-sci-fi-movies&captions=true"] As for what the future holds for this monolith, authorities are still investigating. It could be removed, especially if it's harmful to local wildlife. It's also important to note that its existence in that spot is illegal as it's been installed on federally-managed land, and, "it is illegal to install structures or art without authorization on federally managed public lands, no matter what planet you're from." Read about other significant monoliths by checking out our Raised by Wolves review. Then read our Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 4,722 Hours episode review, which features a monolith, to find out why nobody should touch this Utah structure. Check out why we think 2001: A Space Odyssey is the best sci-fi movie ever made after that. For more science, read about possible signs of life detected on Venus, and how there's a 50-50 chance we are all living in a simulation. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. Monolith-installing aliens, if you're reading this, please know that I haven't touched it. You can follow Wesley on Twitter @LeBlancWes