Apple TV+ today announced that its broadly acclaimed, global hit Monsterverse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, from Legendary Entertainment, has been renewed for a second season. On the heels of the monstrous success of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which now includes multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.“
With the first season ending in 2017’s timeline, this new season could bridge the gap between Godzilla and King of the Monsters, while also teasing Apex’s role in Godzilla vs Kong. There’s a chance that this second season could revisit some of the Titans from King of the Monsters. Imagine diving into Monster Zero’s discovery? As of right now, it’s hard to pinpoint what this second season will do, especially if they stay in the past. In that regard, it could be quite restricting, but we’re certain that the folks over at Apple and Legendary will make it work. What a time to be a Godzilla fan.
Now… Let’s discuss spin-offs. As of right now, we have no idea what these spin-offs will focus on, and yes that is spin-offs- multiple. Monarch’s history is vast and there is a lot of potential out there, even without Godzilla. Even before the establishment of Monarch. But, let’s put the “whats” and “whos” aside for now. It’s just great to know that the MonsterVerse has a very bright future ahead it, especially after the raving success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has now grossed $367 million worldwide after just two weeks. The love for Godzilla is burning bright, radiating if you will, so the next few years could be incredibly interesting for our favourite Kaiju and the unique world Legendary Pictures have created. However, it may be a while before we find out more, but we know it’ll be worth the wait.
The upcoming season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is executive produced by Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, Matt Shakman, Andrew Colville and Jen Roskind. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character.
The first season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is now streaming globally on Apple TV+. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more exciting news from the Hollow Earth. If you love Godzilla as much as we do, you can check out more news right here.
