As first reported by Deadline, Apple ordered a new live action TV show around Monarch, Titans and Godzilla for their Apple TV+ service. Working with Legendary, Toho and Safehouse Pictures, which has a first look deal with Legendary, with the series expanding on the MonsterVerse which first started with Godzilla (2014).

Season 1 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters launched in 2023, with a second season set to follow in early 2026. A currently untitled spinoff has also been announced, featuring the Lee Shaw character. This article is a roundup of news for the ‘Legacy of Monsters’ related shows.

February 3rd, 2026

At Apple TV’s Press Day, the cast of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters unveiled the official trailer for the second season of Legendary Television’s MonsterVerse series. The trailer, which clocks in at over two minutes, can be seen below.

Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm, the 10-episode season premieres globally on Friday, February 27th, 2026. It will launch with its first episode followed by weekly releases through May 1st. Alongside the return of Kong and Godzilla, the season debuts Titan X, a bioluminescent being that was teased back in January. New guest stars include Takehiro Hira, Amber Midthunder, Curtiss Cook, Cliff Curtis, Dominique Tipper and Camilo Jiménez Varón, as Apple TV and Legendary further expand the MonsterVerse with additional spinoffs already in development. Below is the press release along with key art that was distributed by Apple around the news and trailer.

Apple TV’s “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” unveils monstrous new trailer ahead of its season two premiere Friday, February 27

Stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett, and Anders Holm reunite for season two with the return of Legendary’s Titans Godzilla, Kong, the debut of Titan X

Today at the Apple TV Press Day, the cast of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” took the stage to unveil the official trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the global hit Monsterverse series from Legendary Television. Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm, the 10-episode second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026, with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1, 2026.

Season one of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings looking to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Colonel Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows.

Season two 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. As previously announced, season two will feature Kong, Godzilla and introduce a new Titan: the enigmatic Titan X that is now officially on the loose. 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 two, 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. New  season two guest stars include Takehiro Hira, Amber Midthunder, Curtiss Cook, Cliff Curtis, Dominique Tipper and  Camilo Jiménez Varón.

Hailing from Legendary Television, “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 showrunner on season two. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise. Apple TV has a multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes the second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.

Catch up on the first season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” now streaming globally on Apple TV.

In addition to “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” Apple TV recently announced plans for multiple series set within the Monsterverse featuring both new and fan-favorite Titans. The first spin-off is a thrilling, new untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel with Wyatt Russell reprising his role as Colonel Lee Shaw, as well as executive producing, and showrun and executive produced by Emmy Award-nominee Joby Harold. The expansion of Legendary’s entire Monsterverse franchise on Apple TV will be overseen by Harold under a newly announced overall deal with Legendary.

Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive cross-platform story universe centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality – the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the franchise’s highest-grossing installment and the highest-grossing Godzilla film of all time, along with the eagerly anticipated sequel Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, which is set to release in 2027. The Monsterverse has accumulated over $2.5B at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful event series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” for Apple TV. Including an interconnected world of video games, graphic novels, toys and live experiences, the Monsterverse represents epic entertainment on the largest possible scale.

January 14th, 2026 update

A new poster and teaser trailer have surfaced for the second season. Read more in the press release below:

Brand new Titan unveiled in thunderous new season two teaser for Apple TV’s hit sci-fi drama “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” premiering globally Friday, February 27, 2026

Season two unleashes Kong, Godzilla and the debut of “Titan X,” expanding Legendary’s Monsterverse alongside stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm

Click poster image for larger version

Today, Apple TV released a new teaser for the highly anticipated second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” its global hit Monsterverse series starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm. The 10-episode second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026, with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1, 2026.

In addition to Kong, season two will feature Godzilla and introduce a new Titan: the enigmatic Titan X, now officially on the loose. 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 two, 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. Additional season two guest stars include Takehiro Hira, Amber Midthunder, Curtiss Cook, Cliff Curtis, Dominique Tipper and Camilo Jiménez Varón.

Season one of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings looking to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows.

Season two 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.

Hailing from Legendary Television, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is executive produced by Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, alongside Chris Black, Jen Roskind, Matt Shakman, Andrew Colville 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 showrunner on season two. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise. Apple TV has a multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes the second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.

Catch up on the first season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” now streaming globally on Apple TV.

In addition to “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” Apple TV recently announced plans for multiple series set within the Monsterverse featuring both new and fan-favorite Titans. The first spin-off is a thrilling, new untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel with Wyatt Russell reprising his role as Colonel Lee Shaw, as well as executive producing, and showrun and executive produced by Emmy Award-nominee Joby Harold. The expansion of Legendary’s entire Monsterverse franchise on Apple TV will be overseen by Harold under a newly announced overall deal with Legendary.

Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive cross-platform story universe centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality – the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the franchise’s highest-grossing installment and the highest-grossing Godzilla film of all time, along with the eagerly anticipated sequel Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, which is set to release in 2027. The Monsterverse has accumulated over $2.5B at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful event series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” for Apple TV. Including an interconnected world of video games, graphic novels, toys and live experiences, the Monsterverse represents epic entertainment on the largest possible scale.

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December 17th, 2025 update

While the second season is still on the way, Apple TV has already announced another expansion of Legendary’s MonsterVerse with an untitled Lee Shaw prequel series. Based on the character from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the series will star and be executive produced by Wyatt Russell. Emmy Award–nominated writer and producer Joby Harold will serve as showrunner and, under a new overall deal with Legendary through his Safehouse Pictures banner, will also oversee the MonsterVerse entries for Apple TV going forward.

Set in 1984, the spinoff follows Shaw on a covert mission behind enemy lines to stop the Soviets from unleashing a devastating new Titan that could shift the balance of the Cold War. The series is produced by Safehouse Pictures with Legendary and Toho. A release date has yet to be announced. Below is the full press release for the prequel series:

Apple TV expands the “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” universe with new spin-off series starring and executive produced by Wyatt Russell and created by Emmy Award-nominee Joby Harold

Joby Harold to oversee the Legendary Monsterverse for Apple TV in new overall deal with Legendary and his Safehouse Pictures banner

Today, Apple TV announced the expansion of Legendary’s Monsterverse with a thrilling, new untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel starring Wyatt Russell reprising his role as ‘Colonel Lee Shaw.’ Emmy nominated screenwriter and producer Joby Harold has been tapped to showrun. Under a newly announced overall deal with Legendary, Harold will also oversee Legendary’s entire “Monsterverse” franchise for Apple TV, featuring both new and fan-favorite Titans.

Starring and executive produced by Wyatt Russell, the spinoff series will follow the story of Colonel Lee 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.

The untitled Young Lee Shaw spinoff joins Apple’s expanding slate of original series hailing from Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse, including the broadly acclaimed, global hit series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” of which Harold is also an executive producer, and returns for its highly anticipated second season on February 27, 2026.

The new prequel series is executive produced by Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures, alongside Wyatt Russell, Chris Black, Kyle Bradstreet, Alex Boden, Max Borenstein, Andy Goddard, and produced by Kei Banno, Brian Rogers, and Kenji Okuhira. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise.

“Viewers around the world haven’t been able to get enough of ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ since its global debut, and we cannot wait to unleash the electrifying new stories that Joby and the entire cast and creative team have been working on,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV. “With Joby at the helm, and alongside our terrific partners at Legendary, this new spinoff will kick off an epic Monsterverse expansion that brings audiences even closer to their favorite Titans along with fantastic character-driven storytelling.”

“I could not feel more privileged to be a part of building out this wildly iconic universe,” says Harold. “Apple and Legendary have been exemplary partners throughout this process, and we will continue to bring these Titans of cinematic history to audiences with the reverence they deserve.”

“Joby is a remarkable storyteller with a deep understanding of what makes the Monsterverse resonate with fans globally,” said Jason Clodfelter, President and Managing Director at Legendary Television. “We’re thrilled to bring him and Safehouse Pictures into a broader partnership alongside Apple, marking an exciting new era for the franchise.”

Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive cross-platform story universe centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality – the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, the franchise’s highest-grossing installment and the highest-grossing Godzilla film of all time, along with the eagerly anticipated sequel Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, which is set to release in 2027. The Monsterverse has accumulated over $2.5B at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful event series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” for Apple TV. Including an interconnected world of video games, graphic novels, toys and live experiences, the Monsterverse represents epic entertainment on the largest possible scale.

Harold’s first foray into television was writing and executive producing Obi-Wan Kenobi, which was nominated for five Emmys, and broke records for the service on its premiere. Harold has a notable history of writing and producing massive tentpoles and franchises including Edge of Tomorrow, the John Wick franchise, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Flash, and others.

November 13th, 2025 update

Apple TV has released a first look at season two of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, premiering globally on February 27th, 2026. The new season continues the saga of Monarch, bringing heroes and villains together on Skull Island and a mysterious coastal village where a new Titan emerges. Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe and other returning cast members, the series expands the MonsterVerse while Apple and Legendary continue their multi-series partnership.

Below is the teaser trailer, featuring Kong and other titans, along with a press release about the announcement.

Apple TV’s global hit “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” sets colossal season two return for February 27

April 17th, 2025 update

Although Legendary recently brought the series back into the spotlight with the announcement of a graphic novel, filming for the second season had already wrapped up last month. While specific details about the new season remain limited, Collider was able to catch up caught up with star Wyatt Russell to ask what fans can expect. His response, while light on specifics, is spoiler-free and reads as follows:

“Season 2 of Monarch was really interesting to be able to get to do because we had to expand on certain themes and stuff that we found in the first season to really work. I haven’t been briefed on what I can tease and what I can’t. I can say that the mystery deepens. There are more monsters that arrive that are really fun to explore in the story. We wanted to level it up, I guess you could say, and in the Monarch way, ratchet up the stakes of the relationships as well. I can tease that the relationships really get ratcheted up.”

April 15th, 2025 update

Legendary Comics has launched a Kickstarter for a spin off graphic novel based around the 2023 show that they’ll be doing with Rocketship Entertainment.

To be called “Monarch: The Lost Adventures”, the publication will feature five stories inside by different creative teams along with three covers (two variants) that are seen below.

No word on a street date, although the Kickstarter provides a lot of details around the various perks provided for being a backer. As for the contents, the stories and creative teams are as follows:

THE USS LAWTON AND THE ION DRAGON
Before he became a Monarch operative, Billy Randa faces a harrowing test of endurance against a formidable creature in THE USS LAWTON AND THE ION DRAGON, offering a gripping tale of resilience.

WRITER: Paul Cornell
ARTIST: Drew Zucker
COLORIST: Brad Simpson

KENTARO, HIROSHI, AND KONG
Kentaro, Hiroshi, and Kong embark on a journey that leads to the creation of the Apex base on Skull Island, setting the stage for what’s to come.

WRITER: Marguerite Bennett
ARTIST: Alberto Sapien

LEE SHAW
During Monarch’s lockdown, Lee Shaw reflects on a key moment from his past. This character-driven story offers a deeper look into his journey and the choices that shaped him.

WRITER: Tony Lee
ARTIST: Tony Shasteen

KEIKO AND THE BRAMBLEBOAR
In a world teeming with mystery and danger, Keiko and the Brambleboar follows Keiko as she struggles to survive in the treacherous realm of Axis Mundi, where every encounter is a battle for survival.

WRITER: James F. Wright
ARTIST: Amanda Perez Puentes
COLORS: Eren Angiolini

CATE AND MAY
Set before the first season, these interludes provide a glimpse into the lives of Cate and May before they crossed paths with Monarch and each other, offering insight into the events that led them to their fateful encounters.

Creative Team: To be announced

April 11th, 2024 update

Godzilla has been having a banner year, with Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024) having just released while the memory of the success of Godzilla Minus One (2023) is still quite vivid. Another milestone was also the conclusion of the first season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) in January this year. As it turns out, emphasis on the first season as Apple+ is eager now for a second season. In fact, they are looking toward Legendary for even more shows related to the MonsterVerse outside of just the Monarch series.

Below is the full press release courtesy of Apple:

Apple TV+ renews global sensation “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and announces plans for multiple spin-off series from Legendary Entertainment 

Apple TV+ today announced that its broadly acclaimed, global hit Monsterverse series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” from Legendary Entertainment, has been renewed for a second season. On the heels of the monstrous success of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” Apple TV+ has also 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, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” 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.”

Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. The dramatic saga – spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.

The upcoming season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is executive produced by showrunners and co-creators Chris Black and Matt Fraction, along with Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, Matt Shakman, Andrew Colville and Jen Roskind. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise.

The first season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is now streaming globally on Apple TV+

Ten years strong, Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive story universe of cross-platform experiences centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality – the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, which topped the box office with $380M million and counting after two weeks of release and still playing in theaters, the Monsterverse has accumulated over $2B at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful event series, Legendary’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV+. Including an interconnected world of video games, graphic novels, toys and live experiences, the Monsterverse represents epic entertainment on the largest possible scale.

September 16th, 2023 update

Courtesy of Apple, a new press release has been made available, which focuses on shows that will have a presence at New York Comic Con later this October. The press release can be found below:

Apple TV+ sets thunderous New York Comic-Con lineup, including a preview of its highly anticipated series, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”

NYCC panels to include screenings of monumental new Apple original series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, acclaimed fan-favorite “For All Mankind” and thrilling new drama series “The Changeling”

Apple TV+ today revealed plans for a towering New York Comic-Con lineup that will include advance screenings, as well as showcase the gifted creative teams, of highly anticipated upcoming series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”; returning and celebrated space drama “For All Mankind”; and, the compelling new drama series “The Changeling.” The news comes of the heels of Apple TV+ becoming the home to some of this year’s most acclaimed sci-fi hits, including “Silo,” “Foundation” and “Invasion.”

Fans heading to New York Comic-Con on this year will be treated to the first screening of the first episode of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” starring Emmy nominee Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski. Additionally, Apple TV+ will screen episode one of the upcoming fourth season of the broadly acclaimed series “For All Mankind” from Emmy Award winner Ronald D. Moore and Emmy Award nominees Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert, as well as the premiere episode of fantastical new drama series “The Changeling,” starring Academy Award nominee LaKeith Stanfield, which is currently airing on Apple TV+.

New York Comic-Con is set to take place from Thursday, October 12  through Sunday, October 15. Panel participants will be announced closer to the event.

Apple TV+’s original series screenings and panels at New York Comic-Con include:

“For All Mankind” Season Four

Apple TV+ presents “For All Mankind’s” alternate new millennium

Screening of episode 401 + panel presentation

Thursday, October 12 at 4:45 p.m.

Room 409

Description: After three seasons of rewriting history from the 1950s to the 1990s, Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed, alternate reality series “For All Mankind” returns for the highly-anticipated fourth season at the beginning of the new millennium, 2003. Tackling the most modern decade to date, the early 2000s comes to life in season four in a familiar yet astronomically different way, as new and returning cast members navigate life on earth and in the cosmos in the new millennium.

Rocketing into the new millennium in the eight years since season three, Happy Valley has rapidly expanded its footprint on Mars by turning former foes into partners. Now 2003, the focus of the space program has turned to the capture and mining of extremely valuable, mineral-rich asteroids that could change the future of both Earth and Mars. But simmering tensions between the residents of the now-sprawling international base threaten to undo everything they are working towards.

The ensemble cast returning for season four includes Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Krys Marshall, Edi Gathegi, Cynthy Wu and Coral Peña along with new series regulars Toby Kebbell, Tyner Rushing, Daniel Stern and Svetlana Efremova. “For All Mankind” is created by Emmy Award winner Moore, and Emmy nominees Nedivi and Wolpert. Nedivi and Wolpert serve as showrunners and executive produce alongside Moore and Maril Davis of Tall Ship Productions, as well as David Weddle, Bradley Thompson and Seth Edelstein. “For All Mankind” is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

The first three seasons of “For All Mankind” are now available to stream on Apple TV+. Season four of “For All Mankind” will premiere November 10.

“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”

Apple TV+ presents “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” based on Legendary’s Monsterverse

Screening of episode 101 + panel presentation

Friday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m.

Empire Stage

Description: Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. The dramatic saga – spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.

“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is co-developed by Chris Black (“Severance,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Outcast,”) and Matt Fraction (“Hawkeye”). Matt Shakman (“Wandavision”) directs the first two episodes.

Hailing from Legendary Television, the series is executive produced by Black, Fraction and Shakman alongside Joby Harold (“Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”) and Tory Tunnell  (“Spinning Out,” “Underground”) from Safehouse Pictures, Matt Shakman (“Wandavision”), Andy Goddard (“Carnival Row, “Downton Abbey”), Brad Van Arragon (“Yellowjackets, “Carnival Row”), and Andrew Colville (“Severance,” “Star Trek: Discovery”). Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise.

Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse is an epic entertainment universe of interconnected stories that bring together popular culture’s most titanic forces of nature. Witness humanity’s greatest battle for survival as we fight for our world in the face of a catastrophic new reality—the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning in 2014 with Godzilla and continuing with 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” and 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the Monsterverse has accumulated close to two billion dollars globally at the box office and is ever-expanding, with the highly anticipated sequel “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.”

Season one of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will premiere November 17 on Apple TV+

“The Changeling”

Apple TV+ presents “The Changeling”

Screening of episode 101 + panel presentation

Friday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Room 405

Description: Adapted from the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups — a horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. Join us for a special “Friday the 13th” screening of the first season finale episode, along with an exclusive panel with some of the brilliant minds behind the all-new dark, mythical fairytale that will intrigue viewers at every shocking turn. The eight-part drama stars and is executive produced by Academy Award nominee LaKeith Stanfield and created by Kelly Marcel, who also serves as executive producer. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.

“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, and the pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.

The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug are executive producers on behalf of Annapurna. Showrunner Kelly Marcel, the book’s author Victor LaValle, David Knoller, and director Jonathan van Tulleken executive produce alongside star LaKeith Stanfield. Director Matsoukas serves as executive producer through her De La Revolución Films. Sue Naegle and David Wolkis also serve as executive producer, Khaliah Neal as co-executive producer.

Season one of “The Changeling” is currently available on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 376 wins and 1,567 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

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September 9th, 2023 update

A teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming show, which is now dated for a Apple TV+ debut on November 17th, 2023. The 10 episode series will launch with two episodes, with one new episode every Friday through January 12th, 2024. The teaser shows monsters and the cast alike, including a returning character from Kong: Skull Island (2017).

August 17th, 2023 update

The first images and title drop for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters have surfaced via Apple TV. Expected to release later this Fall, the show follows Lee Shaw, played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell. The official press release can be found below:

Apple TV+ unveils first-look at highly anticipated Godzilla and Titans live action original series, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” 

Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, the new series premiering on Apple TV+ stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski  

Today, Apple TV+ announced the title of its highly anticipated sci-fi drama based on Legendary’s Monsterverse as “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and unveiled the first images from the 10-episode series starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.

Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. The dramatic saga – spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives. 

“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is co-developed by Chris Black (“Severance,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Outcast,”) and Matt Fraction (“Hawkeye”). Matt Shakman (“Wandavision”) directs the first two episodes. 

Hailing from Legendary Television, the series is executive produced by Black, Fraction and Shakman alongside Joby Harold (“Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”) and Tory Tunnell  (“Spinning Out,” “Underground”) from Safehouse Pictures, Matt Shakman (“Wandavision”), Andy Goddard (“Carnival Row, “Downton Abbey”), Brad Van Arragon (“Yellowjackets, “Carnival Row”), and Andrew Colville (“Severance,” “Star Trek: Discovery”). Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise.

Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse is an epic entertainment universe of interconnected stories that bring together popular culture’s most titanic forces of nature. Witness humanity’s greatest battle for survival as we fight for our world in the face of a catastrophic new reality—the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning in 2014 with Godzilla and continuing with 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” and 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the Monsterverse has accumulated close to two billion dollars globally at the box office and is ever-expanding, with the highly anticipated sequel “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.”

The series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ alongside an expanding offering of sweeping, world-building dramas including global hit series “Silo”; “Foundation,” based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, and created by David S. Goyer; “Invasion,” a sci-fi drama series from Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Simon Kinberg and David Weil launching its second season on August 23, and more.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all original streaming service to launch around the world and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 371 wins and 1,544 award nominations and counting, including Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

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August 18th, 2022 update

Per Deadline, Mari Yamamoto of Pachinko fame has joined the cast of the untitled MonsterVerse television series. Her role in the show has not yet been made public.

July 20th, 2022 update

Apple TV+ revealed that actors Kurt Russell, who has appeared in everything from Escape from New York to The Thing, and his son Wyatt Russell, likely best known as US Agent on Falcon and the Winter Soldier, have now joined the cast of the upcoming Apple original live-action MonsterVerse television series. Their precise roles in the production are unknown at this time.

June 30th, 2022 update

Five members of the cast and their respective characters have been revealed for the upcoming show. They are, with:

• Cate played by Anna Sawai
  A teacher and survivor of the Godzilla incident in 2014. She is traveling to Japan in order to settle family business and in the process discovers a secret.
• Kentaro played by Ren Watabe
  A young man in search of finding out more about his mysterious father.
• May played by Kiersey Clemons
  An American living abroad.
• Tim played by Joe Tippett
  An office worker.
• Duvall played by Elisa Laswoski
  An expert agent.

May 19th, 2022 update

The upcoming and currently untitled series around Monarch, Titans and Godzilla has a director. Matt Shakman, helmer on WandaVision and director of the Immigrant series, has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the upcoming show. It’s unknown how many episodes might be in the series, and given the announcement it’s likely that other directors will be announced to helm the later episodes in the series.

January 20th, 2022 update

Very little is known about the project right now, although a plot synopsis has been released:

Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled series explores one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.

The running theory is that this places the television show as directly following the 2014 movie, as opposed to later entries in the MonsterVerse. How much this will focus on Monarch versus giant monsters is also a burning question. Taking to Twitter, Legendary did note that Godzilla and other Titans would be appearing in the show.

Production wise, the series will be produced by Legendary Television. Showrunner and executive producer will be Chris Black, whose prior producer work includes Star Trek: Enterprise, Desperate Housewives and many other shows. In addition, Black is credited as a co-creator alongside Matt Fraction, who will also executive produces on the program. Fraction is best known for his writing for comics, ranging from The Immortal Iron Fist to Uncanny X-Men. He also worked as a consultant on both the film Iron Man 2 and the Disney+ series Hawkeye. Joining them on the executive production team will be Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita from Toho. Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures will also be involved as executive producers.

A release date is currently not announced for the show. We’ll update this article, turning it into a news roundup, as more information becomes available.