Apple TV Plus Unveils First Trailer for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”
Fans of the Monsterverse franchise can rejoice as Apple TV Plus has released the first trailer for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” a highly anticipated 10-episode series. This new series, based on Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise, will feature the iconic kaiju creatures such as Godzilla, King Kong, and King Ghidorah.
The first two episodes of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will be globally released on November 17th exclusively on Apple TV Plus. After the initial release, fans can look forward to one new episode each week until January 12th, 2023.
The trailer, although not giving away many details, promises an exciting and action-packed series. The snippets show Bill Randa, played by John Goodman, reprising his role from “Kong: Skull Island” (2017), as well as glimpses of various giant beasts. The accompanying soundscape further adds to the anticipation, hinting at the destructive battles fans have come to expect from the Monsterverse.
The series will pick up after the events of “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), and will follow two siblings as they uncover their family’s connection to Monarch, the mysterious organization behind the meddling with these massive titans. Spanning multiple time periods, the siblings’ journey will intersect with Army officer Lee Shaw, portrayed by both Kurt Russell and his real-life son Wyatt Russell, exploring his involvement with Monarch since the 1950s.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski. The series aims to delve into the question of who the true monsters are in a world where humanity is struggling to coexist with these newly discovered giant titans.
This release comes as fantastic news for Monsterverse fans, as it demonstrates Warner Bros. and Toho’s commitment to expanding this shared universe project. In addition to the upcoming series, fans can also anticipate the next film installment in the franchise, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” which is set to hit theaters in the US on April 12th next year.
With the release of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” on Apple TV Plus and the highly anticipated “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” looming on the horizon, fans can indulge in thrilling monster battles and explore the depths of the Monsterverse like never before.