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Apple TV’sMonarchseason 2 is officially in the making. The streaming platform is developing multiple other MonsterVerse spin-off shows in addition toMonarch: Legacy of Monsters‘ second installment.Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire‘s stomping box office success has ushered in a new era for MonsterVerse. The film was released on March 29 worldwide and is still going strong at the box office.
The past decade has been a great one for MonsterVerse with movies likeGodzilla(2014),Kong: Skull Island(2017),Godzilla: King of the Monsters(2019), andGodzilla vs. Kong(2021) making massive numbers at the box office. Moreover, Apple TV’s 2023 showMonarch: Legacy of Monstershas also been raking in big streaming numbers. However, a new update reveals that many MonsterVerse stories are yet to be told.
Apple is DevelopingMonarchSeason 2 and Multiple MonsterVerse Spin-offs
Varietyhas confirmed that MonsterVerse’s small-screen ventureMonarch: Legacy of Monstershas been renewed for a second outing after Apple struck a deal with Legendary Entertainment. Additionally, the two parties will also be developing multiple MonsterVerse spin-offs. The details of the projects remain under wraps as of now.
Commenting on the deal, Apple’s Head of International Development Morgan Wandell said,
“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. 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.”
Chris Black and Matt Fraction helm the show. It also stars an impressive cast that includesShogun’s Anna Sawai, Hollywood iconKurt Russell, and his actor son Wyatt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, Ren Watabe, and more. Surprisingly theBreakdownstar, and his son, who recently starred in theStephen King acclaimed horror filmNightSwim,play the same role in the Apple TV show.Monarch: Legacy of Monstersfollows a family’s journey to uncover their secret connection to a monster-tracking organization – Monarch.
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirehas secured the future of MonsterVerse in many ways. The film’s director is alsoconsidering making a trilogythanks to the 2024 film’s monumental box office success. The film’s sensational reception by fans also urged many to hailMonsterVerse as an MCU-killer.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireis Still Breaking Box Office Records
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire‘s incessantly entertaining plot has proven to be a massive box office success.Box Office Mojonotes that the film made $80 million in North America on its opening weekend.
It has now collected over 140 million in domestic box office collections so far. The film is now the third-highest-grossing film of 2024, behind chart-toppingDune 2andKung Fu Panda 4.It has clocked in over $360 million worldwide.
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While the final numbers are yet to be tallied,Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireis seemingly set to surpass 2021’sGodzilla vs. Kong,which made $474 million worldwide. 2019’sKing of Monstersmade $387 million.
Monarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 1 is streaming on Apple TV.Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireis playing in theaters worldwide.
Disha Kandpal
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With four years of experience as an entertainment journalist, Disha Kandpal has written over 5000 articles for websites like HITC, Reality TitBit, The Focus, Celebrity Tidbit, Republic World, and more. When she isn’t chasing after the latest entertainment news, Disha can be found at the theatre, getting hyped over the latest superhero/action release or laying in her bed watching Star Wars.
