Extended universe · List checked on September 26, 2026
MonsterVerse: what order to watch the movies and shows in?
MonsterVerse has 7 titles to check off: 5 movies and 1 show (2 seasons). For a first watch, follow release order: start with Godzilla (2014) and finish with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, season 2 (2026). In the story's chronological order, it all begins with Kong: Skull Island (2017). The movies alone add up to 9 hrs 54 of viewing.
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See the full chronological order
- Kong: Skull Island (2017)
- Godzilla (2014)
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, season 1 (2023)
- Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
- Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, season 2 (2026)
How this list is made
Every title is linked to its TMDB entry, checked by hand, ID by ID. Shows are checked off season by season, in their place in both orders.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should you watch MonsterVerse in?
For a first watch, follow release order: start with Godzilla (2014) and finish with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, season 2 (2026). In the story's chronological order, it all begins with Kong: Skull Island (2017).
How long does it take to watch everything?
9 hrs 54 for the 5 movies, plus 2 seasons of TV.
Do you need to watch the shows?
The list has one: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. It slots in between the movies in both orders; the Movies filter hides it if you only want the films.