Get ready for Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which is promising to reveal some exciting new creatures! The show delves deeper into the history of the MonsterVerse, explaining what happened between the events of Godzilla and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. This season will also connect the story of Kong, showing how things unfolded on Skull Island and leading up to the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.
As a longtime fan of the MonsterVerse, I’m always excited to guess which classic Godzilla creatures Legendary Pictures will bring to life next. We’ve already seen the big ones – King Ghidorah, Rodan, and Mothra – and it’s likely they’re holding back truly massive threats like Gigan, Biollante, and Destroyah for a later film. But honestly, I’m hoping Monarch: Legacy of Monsters digs a little deeper into Godzilla’s history and introduces some of the lesser-known, almost forgotten monsters from the 60s and 70s. The series also has the opportunity to build on the creatures they’ve already created, or even come up with entirely new ones. So, here are seven monsters I’m really hoping to see appear in the new series.
Behemoth
Warner Bros.
Let’s talk about Behemoth, the new titan introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Honestly, this creature is a standout – imagine a colossal mammoth mixed with a sloth, and you’re getting close. We learn that Monarch, the organization tracking these titans, already knew about Behemoth five years before the events of the second film. They were monitoring him at Site 58 in Rio, and it was actually King Ghidorah’s arrival that woke him up. It’s a brief introduction, but Behemoth definitely left an impression.
Even though Behemoth appears on screen for just a short time, he’s quickly become a popular monster among fans of the MonsterVerse. This is likely due to his unique design – he’s one of the few titans that looks somewhat like a mammal, similar to Kong. He’s also described as a gentle and peaceful creature. While he wasn’t seen actively fighting until the events of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the discovery of the Hollow Earth – a network allowing monsters to travel the world – could explain brief, earlier sightings of Behemoth before his full awakening.
Giant Snake
Warner Bros.
Both the classic 1933 King Kong and Peter Jackson’s 2005 version feature a showdown between Kong and a T. rex (or, in the newer film, three V. rexes). However, the 1976 remake took a different approach, pitting Kong against a massive snake. Since the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is expected to focus on Kong, it would be a fun nod to the 1976 film if the MonsterVerse Kong battled a giant snake on Skull Island.
This isn’t the first time Kong has battled a snake in a Godzilla movie. Back in 1967, in the film King Kong Escapes (a sequel to King Kong vs. Godzilla), Kong fought a massive sea serpent. That fight was referenced in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with the Drownviper. While the snake likely won’t be a huge danger to Kong, it’s a good way to expand the MonsterVerse and give Kong his own challenges in a world often focused on Godzilla.
Baragon
Toho
Baragon is a monster created by Toho, first appearing in their film Frankenstein vs. Baragon. The idea for Baragon originally came from an early concept for a King Kong vs. Frankenstein movie, which was later developed into King Kong vs. Godzilla. After battling a giant Frankenstein monster, Baragon went on to fight Godzilla in both the 1968 film Destroy All Monsters and the 2001 movie Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (though his name wasn’t included in the title of the latter).
Baragon is a creature resembling a horned dinosaur with prominent ears. It originally evolved from the fictional dinosaur Baranosdragon after adapting to life underground. This backstory makes Baragon a natural fit for the MonsterVerse’s Hollow Earth concept. As a dinosaur-type monster, Baragon would be a suitable challenge for Kong. Plus, because Baragon isn’t one of Toho’s most famous monsters, the studio may be more open to letting Legendary Entertainment feature him in a TV series.
Anguirus
Toho
Anguirus holds the distinction of being Godzilla’s very first opponent, first appearing in the 1955 film Godzilla: Rides Again. Over the years, Anguirus has shown up in several Godzilla movies, including Destroy All Monsters (1968), Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972), Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), and Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla (1974). While a frequent monster in the older Showa films, Anguirus hasn’t been featured much in recent live-action movies, with only a quick cameo in 2004’s Godzilla: Final Wars.
Anguirius is a dinosaur mutated by radiation, known for the sharp spikes along its back and incredible speed – often making it one of Godzilla’s toughest fights. Its design would fit perfectly within the worlds of Skull Island and the Hollow Earth. Anguirius feels like a natural opponent for Kong, and its introduction could also bring Godzilla back into the picture, even if only for a streaming appearance. As the very first monster Godzilla ever battled, Anguirius deserves a spot in the MonsterVerse and a modern update using today’s CGI technology.
Ebirah
Toho
Ebirah appeared as the main monster in his own movie, Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966), which was the seventh Godzilla film (and known as Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster in the US). Originally, Ebirah was designed to fight King Kong in a separate film after King Kong vs. Godzilla. But because of problems with licensing rights, that plan fell through, and Godzilla was used instead.
After 60 years, the upcoming Monarch: Legacy of Monsters series might finally let Kong battle Ebirah, as originally planned. Ebirah, a massive, lobster-like creature, would be a formidable opponent emerging from the ocean depths to challenge Kong’s control of Skull Island. The show’s trailer already hints at another giant sea creature, making Ebirah a logical addition. With vast oceans to explore, Ebirah could even encounter Godzilla, potentially leading to a second showdown between the two iconic monsters.
King Caesar
Toho
Many Godzilla fans believe King Caesar was originally created as a replacement for Kong when Toho lost the rights to use the character. Whether that’s true or not, a fight between King Caesar and Kong would be exciting – a battle to see which of these giant, hairy creatures deserves the title of king. Interestingly, King Caesar’s name adds to the growing number of “kings” in the MonsterVerse, alongside King Ghidorah, Godzilla, and the yet-to-be-crowned Kong, creating a complex power dynamic among these titans.
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King Caesar, the ancient guardian of the Okinawan Azumi royal family, fits the pattern established in the MonsterVerse of exploring how humans have historically viewed titans as gods and protectors, while also updating the character for modern audiences. He’s only appeared in live-action films twice: in 1974’s Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla and again in 2004’s Godzilla: Final Wars. Now, after being largely overlooked, the series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has a great opportunity to reimagine King Caesar and introduce him to a new generation of fans.
A Kraken
Warner Bros.
Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is hinting at a new titan called Monster X. This powerful creature lives in the sea and appears to command a natural element. While Monster X could be a titan we’ve already seen – possibly Tiamut from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire or Na Kika from the Godzilla: King of the Monsters novel – it’s also possible this is a completely new monster created for the show. Some fans even speculate that Monster X might be the series’ take on the legendary Kraken.
The kraken, a legendary sea monster famous from films like Clash of the Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Ruby Gilman: Teenage Kraken, originates in ancient Nordic mythology, where it was said to sink ships. The MonsterVerse franchise often explores the connection between myths, legends, and the origins of its giant monsters – how early people saw them as gods or terrifying beasts. The kraken would be a natural fit within this established world. Interestingly, Legendary Pictures, the studio behind the MonsterVerse (including Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), also made the 2010 Clash of the Titans remake, giving us the memorable line, “release the Kraken.” Perhaps it’s time to bring this iconic monster into the MonsterVerse.
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