The Monsterverse is getting bigger—a lot bigger, by the looks of this new teaser—when Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns to Apple TV for its second season. Though we don’t get a full-on visual of “Titan X,” we get an excellent indicator of the fear its sudden arrival brings to all the human characters. Even Godzilla and King Kong might want to be a little worried, frankly.
King Kong is new to Monarch this season but not new to the cinematic arm of the Monsterverse. But this new Titan poses a whole new threat to Earth, from the looks of it.
In a press release, Apple gave precious few details on the new kid on the block, but they are alarming all the same:
“In addition to Kong, season two will feature Godzilla and introduce a new Titan: the enigmatic Titan X, now officially on the loose. Titan X isn’t just another monster; it’s a living cataclysm. When its massive bioluminescent form breaks the surface of the ocean, the world seems to hold its breath. In Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two, Titan X stands at the center of the mystery—an ancient force emerging from the deep, its purpose uncertain, its power unmatched, its awe and terror in equal measure.”
It’s a good thing Monarch has both Russells (Kurt and Wyatt) back playing Army officer Lee Shaw at different ages. Other season two stars include Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett, and Anders Holm; the guest star cast includes Takehiro Hira, Amber Midthunder, Curtiss Cook, Cliff Curtis, Dominique Tipper, and Camilo Jiménez Varón.
Here’s a tease of the story: “Season two will pick up with the fate of Monarch—and the world—hanging in the balance. The dramatic saga reveals buried secrets that reunite our heroes (and villains) on Kong’s Skull Island, and a new, mysterious village where a mythical Titan rises from the sea. The ripple effects of the past make waves in the present day, blurring the bonds between family, friend and foe—all with the threat of a titan event on the horizon.”
The “titan event” will loom starting February 27, with a weekly rollout for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters‘ 10-episode season on Apple TV.
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