‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2: AppleTV Series Unveils New Titan in Teaser Trailer

The MonsterVerse continues to thrive thanks to Apple TV, as Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters marches forward, offering new glimpses of colossal chaos in the form of King Kong, Godzilla, Skullcrawlers, a brand new titan called Titan X, and dozens of other primeval terrors as they continue to clash for dominance across the globe.

Created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction and based on the legendary Toho powerhouse film franchise, the first season of the Apple TV series picked up in the aftermath of 2014’s Godzilla. The show follows the shadowy Monarch organization across multiple characters, timelines, and storylines as it confronts the emergence of colossal monsters known as Titans.

Before the premiere of Season 2, AppleTV debuted a new Titan called Titan X, who is more than just a mere monster.

After glowing reviews from critics and longtime Godzilla fans, the second season is getting ready to roll out in 2026. Here is what to expect, including who will star, when it will premiere, and, most importantly, what new Titans one can expect in the second season, including what you need to know about Titan X.

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When will Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 premiere?

Season 2 is confirmed for Apple TV, premiering Friday, February 27, 2026, with 10 weekly episodes.

Who stars in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2?

The series stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski, alongside Wyatt Russell and Kurt Russell, who share a role playing the younger and older versions of the character Lee Shaw.

What is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 about?

Season 2 will likely shift a majority of its focus to Skull Island and King Kong, as the second season promises more of the iconic ape. It also promises the return of Godzilla as well as a few new Titans and their offspring. The narrative will also dive more into the hidden history of Monarch and the central characters behind it.

The official logline from Apple TV: “Season 2 will pick up with the fate of Monarch — and the world — hanging in the balance. The dramatic saga reveals buried secrets that reunite our heroes (and villains) on Kong’s Skull Island, and a new, mysterious village where a mythical Titan rises from the sea. The ripple effects of the past make waves in the present day, blurring the bonds between family, friend, and foe — all with the threat of a titan event on the horizon.”

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The series will also unleash a new monster among its rogue’s gallery of Titans. According to AppleTV, “Titan X isn’t just another monster; it’s a living cataclysm. When its massive bioluminescent form breaks the surface of the ocean, the world seems to hold its breath. In Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2, Titan X stands at the center of the mystery – an ancient force emerging from the deep, its purpose uncertain, its power unmatched, its awe and terror in equal measure.”

How did Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 1 end?

Season 1 ended with Cate, May, and Keiko (Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Mari Yamamoto) returning to Earth from Axis Mundi, a dimension within Hollow Earth where time works differently. They discovered that years had passed. Their allies now work for Apex Cybernetics, Kong rampaged on Skull Island, and many loved ones have perished. Lee Shaw sacrificed himself to get them home during a Godzilla vs. Titan battle. The finale united three generations of monster hunters and set up the next MonsterVerse project, showing a darker Monarch while foreshadowing the growing threat of Apex.

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Who is behind Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2?

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is executive produced by Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, alongside Chris Black, Jen Roskind, Matt Shakman, and Lawrence Trilling, who also directs four episodes, as well as Andrew Colville, who writes two episodes and serves as executive producer. Black serves as the showrunner on Season 2. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd.

Will there be a spin-off series for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters?

Yes. Apple TV will expand Legendary’s Monsterverse with an untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel starring Wyatt Russell, who will reprise his role as Colonel Lee Shaw. Screenwriter and producer Joby Harold has been tapped to showrun the series, as well as oversee Legendary’s entire Monsterverse franchise for Apple TV, featuring both new and fan-favorite Titans.

Starring and executive produced by Russell, the spinoff series will follow the story of Shaw, an American operative who, in 1984, “went on a secret mission behind enemy lines in an attempt to stop the Soviets from unleashing a horrific new Titan big enough to destroy the U.S. and turn the tide of the Cold War.”

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

Yes! Apple released a first look at the new season, featuring a titan attack on a beach, a few glimpses of King Kong, the return of Godzilla, and a few new Titans (see above).

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2 Premiere, February 27, 2026, Apple TV