Apple TV's Bingeworthy Sci-Fi Hit Resurfaces on Streaming After Exciting Update

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Published Feb 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EST

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Apple TV has become the go-to destination for sci-fi fans thanks to its robust roster of excellent shows. Many of them have received acclaim for their production value, acting, and originality. It's been two years since fans saw a new episode of the streamer's ambitious MonsterVerse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The hit series successfully brought the MonsterVerse to the small screen by bridging the quality between movies and television while diving deeper into the lore. Apple TV announced that viewers will finally see the next chapter unfold when the series returns for Season 2 on February 27.

Data from FlixPatrol shows rising interest in the series ahead of the new season. Many subscribers who missed it two years ago are catching up, while those who watched it are refreshing their memories ahead of the new season, which promises something new. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the third most-watched show on Apple TV at the time of writing. It is atypical for a show that is not airing new episodes to break into the top three on the streaming service. The fact that Monarch is doing it is a testament to its entertainment value and popularity. The chart is largely dominated by returning shows like Hijack, Shrinking, and Tehran. Season 2 pushes the show to new heights with the story taking an ambitious path, as explained by the official logline below.

"Season 2 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."

'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Unveils a New Titan in Season 2

The show is known for building on the larger MonsterVerse, and in the upcoming season, there's a new Titan in town. If you are a fan of Godzilla and Kong, you'll still get your fill, but this new addition, Titan X, is unlike anything anyone has ever seen. Not only is it huge, but it also comes with a buried history that will change everything. "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," Apple TV describes it.

Catch up with all 10 episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 1 before the series returns on Friday. Stay with us for more updates.