Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2- Everything we know so far

Modified Nov 18, 2024 18:23 GMT

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 was green-lit within six months after the release of season 1. The monster drama series created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction as a spinoff of the Monsterverse films became an instant hit upon its release and garnered a huge fanbase.

The series builds upon the events that happened in the Monsterverse movies, specifically 2014 Godzilla and follows members of Monarch, an organization that researches and monitors the occurrence of monsters. The story spans multiple decades in which the members of Monarch encounter many monsters called Titans.

The series was renewed for season 2 by Apple TV+ on April 11, 2024, which is currently under production. The show's cast includes Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, Elisa Lasowski, Wyatt Russell, and Kurt Russell.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 is under production

On November 18, 2024, Apple TV+ shared a picture from the sets of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 on its Instagram account with a caption that read, "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 is in production."

The series was renewed for season 2 along with several spin-offs in development as well. This means that many more monsters will be seen in the upcoming parts of the franchise.

While season 1 focused on Godzilla in most of its episodes, the story also established that many more majestic unidentified monsters are present in this world.

Even though the Monarch Organisation tries to cover this reality up, the monsters keep showing themselves to the world. In season 2, the incoming of many more monsters has already been set up with the cameo appearance of Kong in season 1.

When will be Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 released?

There has been no official announcement by Apple TV+ about the release date of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2. However, the season might arrive sooner than expected.

The reason behind this speculation is the time it took to film and release the first season, which was released in late 2023, despite beginning development in early 2022. The filming of the series has already commenced and fans can expect the season to arrive sometime in the middle of next year.

Morgan Wandell, the head of international development for Apple TV+ in an interview with Variety in April 2024 said that the team is excited for the viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season 2 but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise as the Monsterverse expands.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 cast list

Every character that appeared in season 1 could return in season 2. Even the character of Lee Shaw, who jumped into the blue vortex could possibly return, as his body was not found. Even if he sacrificed himself, the character could come back in the form of a flashback or backstory.

The series can also bring cast members from the other Monsterverse films like John Goodman, who reprised his role from Kong: Skull Island. The cast of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters includes: