Scar King first appeared as the main ape antagonist in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, released in 2024, where he rules over a hidden Hollow Earth kingdom and commands a shackled Titan. His harsh, ape-like roar quickly stood out to Monsterverse fans, who clipped it for short edits, reaction videos and gaming montages after the film's release. Because the sound is instantly recognisable as a tyrant's challenge, it has stayed popular for villain introductions, boss-fight moments and dramatic reveals in kaiju and monster content.