Apple TV+ greenlights second season of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'

Apple TV+ has renewed "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" for a second season and is developing spinoffs in the Monsterverse franchise. The show, which premiered in November 2023, follows the story of the Monsterverse established in movies like "Godzilla" and "Kong: Skull Island." The new season will explore new journeys within the franchise. The ensemble cast includes Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, and Anna Sawai. Showrunners Chris Black and Matt Fraction will executive produce the upcoming season.

Streaming service Apple TV+ has given a season two order for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'' and is developing multiple spinoffs in the Monsterverse franchise.

The series, which debuted on Apple TV+ in November 2023 to positive reviews, continues the story of the Monsterverse, established in Legendary-backed movies -- ''Godzilla'', ''Kong: Skull Island'', ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters'' and ''Godzilla vs. Kong''.

In a statement, the streamer announced it has struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes a second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” and 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 and 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,” he added.

Created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction, the 10-episode series features an ensemble cast of Kurt Russell and his actor-son Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.

''Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'' is set after the events of 2014's ''Godzilla'', in which the battle between Godzilla and the Titans nearly destroyed San Francisco.

Spanning three generations, the show centres around two siblings who follow in their father's footsteps to uncover their family's connection to the secretive organisation known as Monarch, the kaiju-tracking group featured in Legendary's Monsterverse films.

The upcoming season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will be executive produced by showrunners Black and Fraction, along with Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, and Matt Shakman, Andrew Colville and Jen Roskind. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita will executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character.

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