Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 3 Faces Reboot as Apple TV and Legendary Continue Talks

Apple TV and Legendary Television are in talks for a third season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters that would take the show in a new creative direction. Deadline and Variety both reported the discussions on 29 October 2026, and the reports say the potential season would introduce new Titans from Legendary’s Monsterverse.

The talks are not a renewal. Apple TV has not officially ordered a third season, and neither Apple nor Legendary has confirmed one.

A New Creative Team

The biggest change under discussion is the creative team. Reports say a search is underway for new writers and a new showrunner to take over from the team that led the first two seasons. The current showrunner, Chris Black, co-created the series with comic book writer Matt Fraction, and he served as showrunner and executive producer for the first two seasons.

Variety reported that multiple individuals have been approached about taking over as showrunner, according to sources. No one has yet been named for the role, and the reports do not say when an appointment is expected. Deadline has not said what prompted the proposed overhaul, which leaves the reasons for the change open to interpretation.

A Reboot Under Discussion

The Show So Far

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters follows members of the Monarch organisation as they encounter Godzilla and other monsters known as Titans, across a span of around half a century. The series has been a hit for Apple TV, with fans of the original Toho films praising the Titans on screen.

Season 2 premiered earlier in 2026, and it has since completed its run on the platform. Both seasons remain available on Apple TV.

Why the Shift Matters

Bringing in a new creative team suggests that Apple and Legendary want more than a simple continuation of Season 2. A new showrunner and fresh writers could change the tone, structure and characters of the show.

One fan comment on Deadline’s report warned that changing the storyline could be risky, because many viewers have already invested in the existing narrative. That view reflects a wider question about whether a reboot can keep the audience that the first two seasons built.

Titans and the Monsterverse

Legendary Television licenses the Monsterverse rights from Toho, and it has a multi-series deal with Apple TV. The Monarch series is part of that arrangement, alongside an untitled spinoff that is also in development.

Reports say the potential third season would introduce new Titans from Legendary’s Monsterverse. Specific monsters and story details have not been revealed. Apple and Legendary also have several other Monsterverse projects in development, which reports say gives the partnership a wider slate beyond Monarch.

The Lee Shaw Spinoff

Apple TV and Legendary are also developing an untitled spinoff centred on the young Colonel Lee Shaw, with Wyatt Russell reprising his role. Joby Harold, who worked on Obi-Wan Kenobi, is showrunning the spinoff, according to reports.

Reports say the reboot does not affect the spinoff, which remains part of the wider Apple deal.

The spinoff’s reported cast includes Wyatt Russell, Millie Brady, Pilou Asbaek, Corey Stoll, Ralph Ineson, Nyasha Hatendi, Connie Nielsen and Stana Katic.

Who Might Direct

Reports have named JD Dillard as a director for the pilot of a potential third season. That report has not been confirmed by Apple or Legendary, and it should be treated as unofficial.

When Could Season 3 Arrive?

No premiere date has been announced for Season 3. Reports say that if the talks move forward, it would take years for the show to return to screens. One outlet has suggested that a realistic premiere could be in 2028, but that is an estimate based on the time needed to hire a showrunner and produce a season, rather than an official date.

What Comes Next

The next steps will be a decision on whether to order a third season, the appointment of a new showrunner and writing team, and the confirmation of any new Titans. An official announcement from Apple or Legendary would confirm the status of the season.

Until then, the discussions remain unconfirmed, and the show’s future is still open.

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