Apple TV+ has set the premiere date for season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Friday, February 27, 2026, with new episodes airing weekly on Fridays until the May 1 finale. The series, an offshoot of recent Godzilla films, follows siblings uncovering their family's ties to the secretive Monarch organization. A first trailer showcasing creature action, including Kong, has been released.
Release Details
Season 2 of the monster thriller Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will debut on Apple TV+ on Friday, February 27, 2026. Subsequent episodes will air every Friday, culminating in a finale on May 1, 2026. The show returns with its ensemble cast, including Kurt Russell as present-day Army officer Lee Shaw, Wyatt Russell in 1950s flashbacks, Anna Sawai (recent Emmy winner for Shōgun), Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett, and Anders Holm.
Plot Synopsis
The official synopsis states that season 2 "will pick up with the fate of Monarch — and the world — hanging in the balance." It continues: "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."
Background and Trailer
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters serves as an offshoot of Legendary's recent Godzilla films in the MonsterVerse. The narrative centers on a pair of siblings who discover their family's connection to the shadowy Monarch corporation and encounter Lee Shaw. The newly unveiled trailer highlights intense creature-packed action, with Kong prominently featured getting angry amid the chaos.