When and where can you watch the new show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, based on the MonsterVerse? Is the series available for streaming? The MonsterVerse, which is a reimagining of the Japanese studio Toho's monster movies from the 1950s, was introduced to audiences in 2014 through the successful film Godzilla directed by Gareth Edwards.
Sequels and prequels were subsequently released, such as Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). The upcoming film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is scheduled for release in 2024.
However, before the release of the new film, the popular big-screen series is making its way to the small screen with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Read on to find out how you can watch the series below…
Where to watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will be available for streaming on Apple TV+. The first two episodes will be released on Friday, November 17, 2023, with subsequent episodes being released weekly until mid-January.
Episode 1 – November 17, 2023.
Episode 2 – November 17, 2023.
Episode 3 – November 24, 2023.
Episode 4 – December 1, 2023.
Episode 5 – December 8, 2023.
Episode 6 – December 15, 2023.
Episode 7 – December 22, 2023.
Episode 8 – December 29, 2023.
Episode 9 – January 5, 2024.
Episode 10 – January 12, 2024.
We have already watched Episode 1, titled 'Aftermath,' and you can find our (relatively) spoiler-free review of the episode here.
Dexerto's review of Episode 2, titled 'Departures,' will be released on Friday when the second installment airs. Moving forward, we will be providing weekly coverage of the show.
What is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters about?
The show's official synopsis is as follows: "After the epic battle between Godzilla and the Titans, which resulted in the destruction of San Francisco, and the revelation that monsters are indeed real, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters follows the journey of two siblings as they continue their father's legacy to uncover their family's ties to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
As they follow the clues, they are immersed into the world of monsters and eventually find themselves delving deeper into the mysterious story of Army Officer Lee Shaw, set both in the 1950s and fifty years later, where the existence of Monarch is at risk due to Shaw's knowledge."
Father and son, Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, portray the elder and younger iterations of Shaw in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Alongside them, the cast comprises Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
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Editor's P/S
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a highly-anticipated TV show based on the MonsterVerse, which is a reimagining of the Japanese studio Toho's monster movies from the 1950s. The series will be available for streaming on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes being released on Friday, November 17, 2023. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly until mid-January.
I am thrilled about the release of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. I have been a fan of the MonsterVerse since the release of the 2014 film Godzilla, and I am excited to see the story continue on the small screen. The series looks to be a thrilling and action-packed adventure, and I can't wait to see what the creators have in store for us.