'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Season 2 – Release Date, Plot, Cast, and Everything You Need to Know

Published 02/17/2026, 5:14 AM CST

The rise of the Monsterverse and Monarch says a lot about people’s love and fascination for giant monsters. And that has long been translated through Godzilla films and monster shows. One such is the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which premiered in 2023. Now, nearly two years later, the show is finally returning for a second season that fans have been eagerly anticipating.

With many also looking forward to Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, the series’ return is arriving at just the right time to satisfy the fandom’s excitement. As the second season draws closer, here is everything to know about the cast, plot, and release date of this beloved sci-fi Monsterverse show.

Plot of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 will pick up steam with the rise of a new monster. Known as one of the biggest threats to Earth, Titan X is a massively destructive, bioluminescent aquatic creature. It will not make things easy for humanity. The series will also return to Skull Island, bringing Godzilla and King Kong back. Meanwhile, it will also continue to explore the 1950s to reveal the origins of Monarch while continuing the present-day storyline, which will be after the events of Season 1. 

That said, multiple characters will also be returning for the new season.

Cast of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2?

These are the actors who will returning to reprise their ro

Kurt Russell as Lee Shaw

Wyatt Russell as young Lee Shaw

Anna Sawai as Cate Randa

Kiersey Clemons as May Olowe-Hewitt

Ren Watabe as Kentaro Randa

Mari Yamamoto as Dr. Keiko Miura

Joe Tippett as Tim

There will be some intriguing guest stars, too. Takehiro Hira, Amber Midthunder, Curtiss Cook, Cliff Curtis, Dominique Tipper, and Camilo Jiménez Varón are some of the names revealed as per the press release. 

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While there is much time left for the release of other Godzilla movies, the series will soon grace screens to scare and entertain.

Release date of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 will soon arrive on February 27 on Apple TV with each episode releasing every Friday, and finale episode on May 1. Until then, fans can catch up with the on Apple TV. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 1 is ranked among the top 3 in several countries. 

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After all, it has been 2 years, and there is much to catch up on before watching its expanding timelines and a powerful new threat in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2. With the trailer out, the series will stream soon. 

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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