Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: A Deep Dive into the MonsterVerse Timeline
Matt Fraction and Chris Black’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has rightfully earned its place among the best sci-fi shows on Apple TV. The series masterfully blends old-school adventure, breathtaking kaiju action, and a compelling sci-fi mystery, all anchored by the captivating performances of Kurt and Wyatt Russell, portraying the same character across two distinct timelines. While Season 1 offered a tantalizing glimpse of Godzilla, Season 2 promises to elevate the stakes, potentially surpassing even the recent Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Season 2: A New Threat Emerges
The introduction of a brand new monster in Season 2 suggests a threat so immense it will require the combined might of both Kong and Godzilla to overcome. This immediately raises the stakes and begs the question: precisely where does Monarch fit within the larger MonsterVerse chronology? Fortunately, the answer has been revealed.
Timeline Confirmed: Season 2 Set in 2017
According to the latest issue of SFX Magazine, Monarch Season 2’s modern timeline picks up immediately after the events of Season 1. Considering that the majority of Season 1’s contemporary scenes unfold in 2015 (one year after the cataclysmic “G-Day” depicted in 2014’s Godzilla), and the finale includes a two-year time jump, this places Season 2 firmly in 2017.
This means Season 2, much like its predecessor, unfolds between the events of Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). The flashbacks in Season 2 will be centered around 1957, a narrower timeframe compared to Season 1’s flashbacks which spanned from 1952 to 1959.
Navigating the Complex MonsterVerse Timeline
The MonsterVerse timeline, while seemingly complex, is surprisingly straightforward. There are no alternate realities or time-bending paradoxes to contend with. The occasional confusion arises from the fact that some installments are set during the year of their release, while others are not.
Here’s a chronological breakdown:
- 1950s: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters flashbacks (earliest events)
- 1973: Kong: Skull Island – The discovery of Kong.
- Early 1990s: Netflix’s animated Skull Island
- 2014: Godzilla – The emergence of Godzilla.
- 2019: Godzilla: King of the Monsters – The rise of multiple Titans.
- 2021: Godzilla vs. Kong – The clash of the Titans.
- 2024: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – A new threat unites the Titans.
- 2027: Future setting for upcoming installments.
The upcoming 2027 film, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, will undoubtedly add another layer to this ever-expanding universe. However, one thing is certain: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 won’t deviate from the established timeline.
When to Watch
Prepare for the return of epic monster action! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 premieres on Apple TV on February 27, 2026.
For more information on the MonsterVerse, check out the official MonsterVerse website. You can also explore the history of Godzilla at Godzilla.com.
