Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Release Date – When will new season drop? Here’s everything we know so far

Fans of the Monsterverse have plenty to look forward to as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 prepares to roar back onto screens. The hit Apple TV+ series, blending massive Titans with deep human drama, wrapped its critically acclaimed first season back in 2023. Now, details about the upcoming season continue to emerge, building massive excitement among Godzilla and Kong enthusiasts.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Release Date

The wait ends soon. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 premieres on February 27, 2026exclusively on Apple TV+. The 10-episode season launches with the first episode on that Friday, followed by new episodes dropping weekly every Friday. The finale lands on May 1, 2026.

Apple confirmed this date in November 2025 alongside a teaser trailer, putting an end to earlier speculation about a possible late 2025 launch. Production wrapped earlier in the year, allowing time for the impressive visual effects that define the Monsterverse.

Cast: Returning Stars and New Additions

Most of the core cast returns for the new adventures:

• Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell reprise their roles as Lee Shaw (older and younger versions). Kurt Russell’s survival after Season 1’s portal drama gets confirmed early.
• Anna Sawai as Cate Randa
• Kiersey Clemons as May
• Ren Watabe as Kentaro
• Mari Yamamoto as Keiko
• Anders Holm, Joe Tippettand others round out the ensemble.

Newcomer Amber Middle Dogs (known from Prey) joins the cast in an undisclosed role.

Plot Details and What to Expect

Season 2 picks up after the thrilling cliffhanger of Season 1, where the fate of Monarch—and the world—hangs in the balance. Buried secrets come to light as heroes and villains reunite on Kong’s Skull Island. A mysterious new village appears, and a mythical Titan rises from the sea, promising fresh monster action.

The story shifts focus toward King Kong while still featuring Godzilla. Recent promos show the King of the Monsters emerging dramatically from stormy waters, confirming his return alongside Kong.

Skull Island takes center stage, exploring more of its dangers and ties to the larger Monsterverse timeline.