King Kong is a fictional giant monster resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933. His first appearance was in the novelization of the 1933 film King Kong, with the film premiering a little over two months later. The character is an international pop culture icon, having inspired a number of sequels, remakes, spin-offs, imitators, parodies, and parodies. King Kong has also crossed over into other franchises, such as Planet of the Apes and the Justice League.