How many seasons are there?
There are two seasons of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Season 1 debuted November 17, 2023, and Season 2 will debut February 27, 2026, on Apple TV.
New season premieres February 27 on Apple TV.
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is based on Legendary’s Monsterverse.
Season 1 tracks two siblings looking to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Colonel Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell). The first season takes place in the 1950s, as well as half a century later when Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows.
Season 2 will pick up with the fate of Monarch—and the world—hanging in the balance. The dramatic saga reveals buried secrets that reunite our heroes (and villains) on Kong’s Skull Island, and a new, mysterious village where a mythical Titan rises from the sea. The ripple effects of the past make waves in the present day, blurring the bonds between family, friend, and foe—all with the threat of a Titan event on the horizon.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett, and Anders Holm.
as Lee Shaw
Hardened by a turbulent life in the military and chasing dangerous superspecies as a Monarch Operative, Lee Shaw has seen it all. Now in his twilight years after living a life full of adventure, he remains far more vigorous than his age would suggest and is eager to come out of retirement for one more Monarch mission. Full of powerful emotions, he is an enemy you don’t want to cross and an ally you always want in your corner.
as Young Lee Shaw
A young, idealistic Army lieutenant who served honorably in World War II, Lee Shaw is a soldier’s soldier with youthful energy and a focused, tactical mind. Eager to make his mark, Lee has a passion for exploration, and a curiosity for the unexplained mysteries of the world he lives in. Full of vigor and rough around the edges, his combination of honor, bravery, and brashness in the face of authority will ultimately send him on a fateful path that leads to a career chasing monsters in the secret organization known as Monarch.
as Cate Randa
A former schoolteacher and survivor of the Godzilla attack that devastated San Francisco and became known as G-Day, Cate travels to Japan to settle family affairs but instead discovers a shocking secret hidden by her father that would change the course of her life forever. Tired of running from her traumatic past, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure with her brother Kentaro to find their missing father and learn the truth about their family connection to Monarch.
as May
A tech savvy American ex-pat with a murky past, May is a bit guarded, protective, and skeptical. Whether deciphering a complex code or decrypting locked secrets, May is always three steps ahead of everyone around her.
as Kentaro
An intelligent, creative, and curious young man who has yet to find his own path, Kentaro reluctantly teams up with his newly discovered sister Cate to learn more about their secretive father’s connection to Godzilla and Monarch, forging his own destiny in the process.
as Keiko
Thoughtful and driven, Keiko is a brilliant scientist who’s often the only woman in the room (and in the field) but more than holds her own among her more antiquated male colleagues. Respected by her peers for her courage and her principles, Keiko is always focused on her mission, joining Monarch’s monster chasers in the pursuit of knowledge wherever myth and science collide.
as Tim
A frustrated Monarch office worker stuck in a basement desk job, Joe dreams of secret-agent adventures in the field. His overconfidence gets him in trouble, but he is determined not to fail his organization.
as Billy
Eager for adventure and exploration, Billy is someone who believes the world is more complicated than we know and finds that possibility thrilling. A student of the ancient and the arcane (sometimes lacking the ability to distinguish the two), Billy lets curiosity be his guide, even if it leads him into a blind alley, or worse still, mortal danger. The lone survivor of a devastating maritime disaster, Billy is the beating heart of Monarch, obsessed with discovering the truth behind his tragic past and burdened by the knowledge that monsters exist.
There are two seasons of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Season 1 debuted November 17, 2023, and Season 2 will debut February 27, 2026, on Apple TV.
Still alive and kicking! You can’t get rid of him that easily. Watch the official Season 2 teaser from Apple TV to get a glimpse of Kurt Russell in the upcoming season.
Yes, Godzilla’s back (alongside Kurt and Kong) for Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
Season 2 introduces a mysterious new tentacled Titan that rises from the sea called Titan X.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters explores the past, revealing the legacy behind the defining events of the Monsterverse. The “modern day” story in Season 1 takes place in 2015 and the “modern day” story in Season 2 takes place in 2017. Both seasons feature flashbacks to the 1950s.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will feature 10 episodes in Season 2. The first episode premieres February 27, 2026, and the season finale premieres May 1, 2026.
Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive universe centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality: The monsters of our myths and legends are real.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently, the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the franchise’s highest-grossing installment and the highest-grossing Godzilla film of all time, along with the eagerly anticipated sequel Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, which is set to release in 2027, the Monsterverse has accumulated over $2.5 billion at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is executive produced by Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Chris Black, Jen Roskind, Matt Shakman, Lawrence Trilling, Andrew Colville, Hiro Matsuoka, and Takemasa Arita.
Apple TV released a teaser and a trailer announcing the premiere date for Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
You can watch the trailer for Season 1 on Apple TV.
There is! If you’re new to Legendary’s Monsterverse, check out Season 1’s Inside Look. It’s about 3 minutes long and features the cast and crew breaking down the show’s premise.
Yes. Apple TV has a deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoff series.
On December 17, 2025, Apple TV announced the expansion of Legendary’s Monsterverse with its first spinoff series, a thrilling (still untitled) prequel with Wyatt Russell back in his role as Young Lee Shaw. Emmy® Award–nominated screenwriter and producer Joby Harold has been tapped to showrun. The release date is still TBD.
Starring Wyatt Russell, the spinoff series will follow the story of Colonel Lee Shaw, an American operative who, in 1984, went on a secret mission behind enemy lines in an attempt to stop the Soviets from unleashing a horrific new Titan big enough to destroy the U.S. and turn the tide of the Cold War.
The new prequel series is executive produced by Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures, alongside Wyatt Russell, Chris Black, Kyle Bradstreet, Alex Boden, Max Borenstein, and Andy Goddard, and is produced by Kei Banno, Brian Rogers, and Kenji Okuhira. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character.
Where can I watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is available on Apple TV. You can watch Apple TV on the following devices and platforms1:
Apple devices: Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro.
Smart TV brands: Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Panasonic, and Philips.
Streaming players: Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast and various Android TV boxes, and Nvidia Shield TV.
Gaming consoles: PlayStation and Xbox.
Cable & satellite boxes: Xfinity, Sky, and Cox.
Web browsers (no app required): Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
Android devices: phones and tablets with the Apple TV app, available for download from the Google Play Store.
Where can I find photos from the show?
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What is the series rated?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is rated TV-14 in the United States.
When is the Season 2 finale?
The Season 2 finale comes out May 1, 2026.
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