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MonsterVerse watch order

Godzilla and Kong movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch the MonsterVerse in release order from Godzilla (2014). Kong: Skull Island is set in 1973, so it comes first in story order. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters fills the gaps between eras and is optional.

How to watch the Godzilla and Kong movies in order: the full guide

All 7 films and series in the MonsterVerse franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Godzilla (2014); the first in chronological order is Kong: Skull Island (set in 1973).

Release order

  1. Godzilla (Movie, 2014): Godzilla's return; the place to start by release.
  2. Kong: Skull Island (Movie, 2017): Set in 1973; the earliest story.
  3. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (Movie, 2019): Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan.
  4. Godzilla vs. Kong (Movie, 2021): The two titans meet.
  5. Skull Island (Series, 2023): An animated series on Kong's island; optional.
  6. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Series, 2023): Monarch across two eras; optional.
  7. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Movie, 2024): Godzilla and Kong team up.

Chronological order

  1. Kong: Skull Island (set in 1973): Set in 1973; the earliest story.
  2. Godzilla (set in 2014): Godzilla's return; the place to start by release.
  3. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (set in 1950s & 2015): Monarch across two eras; optional.
  4. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (set in 2019): Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan.
  5. Skull Island (set in Skull Island): An animated series on Kong's island; optional.
  6. Godzilla vs. Kong (2021): The two titans meet.
  7. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (set in Hollow Earth): Godzilla and Kong team up.

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Common questions

What order should I watch the Godzilla and Kong movies in?

Watch the MonsterVerse in release order from Godzilla (2014). Kong: Skull Island is set in 1973, so it comes first in story order. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters fills the gaps between eras and is optional.

How many Godzilla and Kong movies and shows are there?

There are 7 titles in the MonsterVerse franchise: 5 films and 2 series, released from 2014 to 2024. 1 more is announced: Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.

How long does it take to watch all the Godzilla and Kong movies?

About 29 hours for all 7 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (5 titles) take about 10 hours.

What is the first Godzilla and Kong title in chronological order?

Kong: Skull Island, set in 1973. In release order the first is Godzilla (2014).

Which Godzilla and Kong titles can I skip?

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Skull Island. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.

What is the next Godzilla and Kong release?

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, out March 26, 2027.