You can skip 2 of the 7 titles in the MonsterVerse franchise and still follow the main story: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Skull Island. The essentials (5 titles) take about 10 hours instead of 29 hours.
- Skippable
- 2
- Essentials
- 5
- Time saved
- 19 hours
Safe to skip
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters2023 · Series · 16h 10m · optionalMonarch across two eras; optional.
- Skull Island2023 · Series · 3h 7m · optionalAn animated series on Kong's island; optional.
Why each one is optional
What each skippable title is, what it adds if you do watch it, and who is in it.
No. 01 · 2023 · Series · 3h 7m · optional
Skull Island
Shipwrecked in the South Pacific, a group of explorers encounter a menagerie of fearsome creatures — including the giant ape who rules the island: Kong.
Why it matters: An animated series on Kong's island; optional.
- Starring
- Mae Whitman, Nicolas Cantu, and Darren Barnet
- Creator
- Brian Duffield
- Scores
- IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 82%
- Episodes
- 8
No. 02 · 2023 · Series · 16h 10m · optional
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.
Why it matters: Monarch across two eras; optional.
- Starring
- Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, and Ren Watabe
- Creator
- Matt Fraction and Chris Black
- Scores
- IMDb 7 · Rotten Tomatoes 81%
- Episodes
- 20 across 2 seasons
The essentials, in release order
- Godzilla2014 · Film · 2h 3mGodzilla's return; the place to start by release.
- Kong: Skull Island2017 · Film · 1h 58mSet in 1973; the earliest story.
- Godzilla: King of the Monsters2019 · Film · 2h 12mGhidorah, Mothra and Rodan.
- Godzilla vs. Kong2021 · Film · 1h 54mThe two titans meet.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire2024 · Film · 1h 55mGodzilla and Kong team up.
Common questions
Do I need to watch every MonsterVerse title?
No. You can skip 2 of the 7 titles in the MonsterVerse franchise and still follow the main story: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Skull Island. The essentials (5 titles) take about 10 hours instead of 29 hours.
How long are the MonsterVerse essentials?
About 10 hours for 5 titles, in release order starting with Godzilla.
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