Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 release date speculation

The first 10-part season, starring Kurt and Wyatt Russell, focused on two siblings who followed in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organisation known as Monarch.

The MonsterVerse series is set in the same universe as Legendary's Godzilla films and Kong: Skull Island, with the show introducing us to new characters across different timelines - before a devastating ending.

Of course, a potential season 2 has been on the cards for a while, with director Matt Shakman telling RadioTimes.com that he hopes "there's a long future for it" - and now the series officially has the green light!

Here's everything we know so far about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2!

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 release date speculation

A release date has not been confirmed but, at a guess, we could expect Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 in late 2025.

The first season was ordered back in January 2022 and then premiered in November 2023, with season 2 being announced in April 2024.

Season 2 is now in production - so we're hoping to hear more details about the new instalment soon!

Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+, said: "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.

"We couldn’t be more excited for 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 we expand Legendary’s MonsterVerse."

The upcoming season will be executive produced by Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell.

Previously chatting exclusively to RadioTimes.com, director Matt Shakman said: "I certainly hope there's a long future for it. At the moment, it feels like I should knock on some wood and just hope that people really enjoy and love this season which so many people put their heart and soul into, and we really hope that audiences love it as much as we loved making it."

In terms of the future of the expansive MonsterVerse, Shakman also revealed to RadioTimes.com: "I think its future is limitless, which is great. It’s happening on the big screen - we have Adam Wingard’s movie [Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire] coming soon, it’s happening on the big screen from Toho [with Godzilla Minus One].

"There's rich storytelling in a lot of different ways to come, and I'm excited to be a part of it.

"And I love that we're doing it on Apple TV+, and I love that you'll be able to come and visit that world weekly, thanks to this show. So, lots of good storytelling from Godzilla and friends to come!"

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 cast speculation

As for who will be making a return in a potential season 2, we would expect the main cast to all return but with one character perhaps not making an appearance, depending on what timelines a new series would cover.

The final episode saw a devastating demise for Kurt Russell's Lee Shaw, as he sacrificed himself for Keiko, Cate, and May. However, considering the amount of flashbacks, we wouldn't completely rule out a return.

Previously chatting to RadioTimes.com, Russell opened up about that brutal finale, saying: "It actually was [emotional to film]. Yeah. I just said to Mari last night, 'I have some sort of emotional connection with you. I don't know what it is. But the minute I see you, I cry!'

"I just thought it was important to capture the absolute tragedy in this adventure for her and for him. And it was tantamount that Wyatt would be able to capture that with her early on, because it's, you talk about slow burn – that's the definition of it, from one to 10."

The cast members we'd might expect to return for a potential season 2 are:

• Mari Yamamoto as Keiko
• Wyatt Russell as Young Lee Shaw
• Anna Sawai as Cate Randa
• Kiersey Clemons as May
• Ren Watabe as Kentaro
• John Goodman as Bill Randa
• Anders Holm as Young Bill Randa
  
• Joe Tippett as Tim
• Elisa Lasowski as Duvall

Is there a trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2?

There's no trailer for season 2 just yet. But you can always revisit the trailer for season 1 below:

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is available to stream on Apple TV+ - sign up to Apple TV+ now.

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