Apple TV+ has finally gotten around to announcing a second season renewal for its MonsterVerse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. That show debuted back in November 2023 and there had been no word on its fate since it wrapped up its ten-episode run. It did not place in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings during its first season, but the streamer referred to it as a “monstrous success” in the press release which announced the renewal. And in addition to the second season which is now officially in the works, Apple TV+ has worked out a multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment for more shows that will take place in the MonsterVerse. Following is the statement from Morgan Wandell, head of international development for the streamer:
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 and 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.
No details are available at this time on the spin-offs but I expect additional news to arrive in the coming months. Also awaiting word on a renewal is For All Mankind, but it looks like a good bet that it will at least be back for a fifth season.
With this announcement, that brings the Cancellation/Renewal Score for the current season to 21 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (40% of shows tracked) vs. ten cancelled and ending (19%). You can see the breakdown of the numbers and the full list of shows for the current and prior seasons at our Cancellation Watch Page.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters follows two siblings searching for their father and uncovering their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Flashbacks to the 1950s reveal the origins of that group which was formed to track and study the monsters that start to emerge around the world. It stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, and Anders Holm and it takes place in the MonsterVerse which includes movies such as Godzilla King of Monsters, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla vs. Kong and more.
We are approaching the end of the broadcast network regular season and I expect more announcements to come over the next month. You can see the status of all this season’s shows at this link. And be sure to follow this site and the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site for updates and breaking news.
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Oh and another question that comes to mind – what ever happened to ‘Hello Tomorrow’? I liked that show I guess it’s lost in the ether?
By all appearances, it has ended. It wrapped up over a year ago and there has been no word on its fate since then. More on that at this link: https://www.cancelledscifi.com/sci-fi-tv-shows/hello-tomorrow/
Hopefully, they find a way to include Kurt and Wyatt Russell – they made the first season far better than what it might’ve otherwise been.
Agreed.