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,” 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.”
Set after the events of 2014's Godzilla, in which the battle between Godzilla and the Titans nearly destroyed San Francisco, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 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 upcoming season of Monarch is executive produced by showrunners and co-creators Chris Black and Matt Fraction. Other executive producers are Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, and Matt Shakman, Andrew Colville and Jen Roskind.