Apple TV+ has officially confirmed the premiere date for Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the acclaimed series set in the sprawling Monsterverse. The new season will debut on February 27, 2026, with weekly episodes culminating on May 1. A fresh teaser places Kong at the forefront, shifting the spotlight from Godzilla, who dominated the first season. Fans can revisit the series' origins via the official Apple TV+ Monarch page.

Season 2’s logline teases a high-stakes tale with Monarch and the world at a tipping point. Buried secrets emerge, drawing heroes and villains back to the iconic Skull Island. The story will explore a mysterious new village and a mythical Titan rising from the sea, weaving past and present into a tense narrative that blurs the boundaries between friend, foe, and family. Learn more about the franchise’s lore through the Legendary Monsterverse hub.

Several familiar faces return this season. Kurt Russell reprises his role as the older Lee Shaw, with Wyatt Russell playing the younger version. Returning cast members include Anna Sawai (Cate Randa), Kiersey Clemons (May), Ren Watabe (Kentaro), Mari Yamamoto (Keiko), Joe Tippett (Tim), and Anders Holm (young Bill Randa). Newcomer Amber Midthunder, acclaimed for her performance in Prey, joins as Isabel, a savvy businesswoman. For cast updates and credits, check the show’s listing on IMDb.

Chris Black continues as showrunner and executive producer, joined by an experienced production team including Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Jen Roskind, Matt Shakman, Andrew Colville, and Lawrence Trilling, who directs four episodes. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive-produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., custodians of the Godzilla character. Season 2 deepens the exploration of Monarch, the covert organization linking Monsterverse films and series, building on season one’s storyline spanning post-Kong: Skull Island (1973) and post-Godzilla’s 2015 San Francisco attack.

Following Apple TV+’s renewal of the series, reports surfaced about multiple potential spinoffs in development under its partnership with Legendary Entertainment. At this time, however, no further details have been released regarding future spinoffs, leaving fans eager for updates as the Monsterverse expands.