Kong's behavior in the iconic Empire State Building scene in Peter Jackson's King Kong lacks accuracy according to primatologist Mireya Mayor. The movie accurately shows Kong's protective nature towards Ann Darrow, but his aggression and climbing abilities are not typical of real gorillas. A realistic King Kong wouldn't work due to his fantastical origin, size, and unique characteristics.

The iconic Empire State Building scene in Peter Jackson's King Kong remake has received a low accuracy score from primate expert Mireya Mayor, who says the sequence only gets a few things right about how real gorillas behave. The 2005 monster movie features the titular ape falling in love with Ann Darrow, a human woman on an expedition to his home of Skull Island. He is eventually brought back to the mainland, where he goes on a rampage through New York City, a staple of many King Kong movies.

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