Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Teases Godzilla's Biggest Fight Yet

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Teases a Titan Battle Bigger Than All Other Monsterverse Fights

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has just teased what could be Godzilla's most monumental battle yet, possibly setting the stage for the highly anticipated Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The series, which delves into previously unseen events in the Monsterverse's past, is expected to add new dimensions to the stories of Godzilla and Kong, following their recent clash in Godzilla vs. Kong. Taking place after their battle and unlikely alliance against Mechagodzilla, the upcoming 2024 movie is gearing up to pit them against a new Monsterverse villain known as the Skar King.

Lee Shaw holds up a pair of binoculars in Monarch Legacy of Monsters

Given the significant time gap between the Apple TV+ series and the Godzilla vs. Kong sequel, it may seem challenging for one to lead into the other. Notably, in the time period depicted in the series, Godzilla has not even faced off against King Ghidorah, let alone Kong. This suggests that there are crucial developments yet to occur for Godzilla and the characters in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters to reach that point. However, a scene in the series' sixth episode hints at the possibility of laying the groundwork for Godzilla and Kong's next collaboration, making the connection between the two narratives more plausible.

Kurt Russell as Lee Shaw in Monarch Legacy of Monsters

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Teases a Titan Battle Bigger Than All Other Monsterverse Fights

Kurt Russell's character, Lee Shaw, has been vocal about an impending catastrophic event, which he claims to have forewarned Monarch about for years. When questioned by Duvall, Shaw describes the new threat as 'G-Day times a 100.' This comparison implies that a Titan battle of unprecedented scale, far surpassing any faced by modern civilization, is on the horizon. The reference to 'G-Day,' the battle where Godzilla confronted two MUTOs in San Francisco, highlights the devastating consequences of such an event. However, the notion of a battle on a scale 100 times greater suggests the involvement of a multitude of Titans that pose a threat to Earth.

This revelation raises questions about how it aligns with Godzilla's previous battles with Ghidorah, Kong, and Mechagodzilla, none of which seem to meet the magnitude indicated by Shaw's comments. The prospect of 'G-Day times a 100' occurring in the Monsterverse hints at the emergence of numerous Titans threatening the planet, surpassing the events depicted in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Additionally, it appears highly improbable that Shaw's concerns are related to the eco-terrorists' plot to free Ghidorah, suggesting that his apprehensions involve a much larger and unprecedented threat.

How Godzilla x Kong Can Justify Shaw's Titan Battle Tease

Theories surrounding the narrative of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire propose that the magnitude of such an event could be conceivable. Speculation suggests that the allusions to a Titan War in Godzilla vs. Kong, and the setup for its exploration in the sequel, may pave the way for a new Titan War to unfold in contemporary times. This scenario would raise the stakes for the upcoming movie, providing a rationale for a collaborative effort between Godzilla and Kong, two Titans capable of independently confronting any singular threat.

The introduction of a new Titan War could plausibly align with Shaw's allusion to 'G-Day times a 100.' If dozens, or even hundreds, of Titans emerge from hibernation and engage in a full-scale war, it could devastate the human population and lead to irrevocable setbacks for the world. If this is the impending threat that concerns Shaw, it would explain the unwavering conviction he expresses in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

How Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Can Set Up Godzilla x Kong

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 1 may serve as a precursor to the fifth Monsterverse movie in several ways. It is possible that Shaw and his Monarch allies have long been aware of the 'colossal undiscovered threat' referenced in the synopsis of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, potentially the Skar King, and have been working to prevent its return and the ensuing war on the surface.

Godzilla and Kong running in the latest Godzilla x Kong trailer

Alternatively, the series' connection to the sequel may be less direct but equally significant. Shaw's understanding of the potential Titan War in the Monsterverse's future could be limited, yet enough to anticipate a similar unfolding of events in the years to come. Depending on the conclusion of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, it holds the potential to lay the groundwork for the impending disaster in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.