Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) is an American monster television series created by Chris Black and developed by Black and Matt Fraction.
Monsters premiered on Apple TV+ on November 17, 2023.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction & Monster
About the Movie: “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” takes viewers from Kazakhstan in 1959 to the fall of San Francisco in 2014, aka G-Day. Traumatized by Godzilla’s vicious attack on her hometown, middle school teacher Cate Randa (Anna Sawai) starts picking up the pieces of her life.
Status update (2026): Season 1 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is now fully streaming on Apple TV+, and the series has since returned for a second season. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 premiered on Apple TV+ on February 27, 2026, with ten new episodes released weekly through May 1, 2026. Composer Leopold Ross returned to score the new season as well.
Quick Facts
| Title | Monarch: Legacy of Monsters |
| Type | TV Series (Apple TV+ Original) |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Monster/Kaiju |
| Release Date | Season 1: November 17, 2023 — Season 2: February 27, 2026 |
| Episodes | Season 1: 10 episodes — Season 2: 10 episodes |
| Composer | Leopold Ross |
| Where to Watch | Apple TV+ |
| Created By | Chris Black and Matt Fraction |
Who is the composer of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Leopold Ross “Leo” Ross is an English musician, record producer, recording engineer, and music programmer. Leopold is a guitarist in LA based band Io Echo.
Ross is the younger half-brother of Oscar-winning composer Atticus Ross (Nine Inch Nails, The Social Network, Shōgun), and the two have collaborated on scores together in the past, including the USA Network series Touching Evil. Leopold began his own scoring career with the Hughes brothers’ The Book of Eli (2009) and has since scored projects including Dispatches from Elsewhere. He has also played guitar and bass with bands including Rancid, The Transplants, and Bad Religion. His score for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters was released digitally by Milan Records.
Monarch Soundtrack List
- “Main Titles”
- “Depth Charge”
- “Legacy”
- “Hostile Takeover”
- “Family Business”
- “Colonel Shaw”
- Separate Lives”
- “Not in Trouble”
- “Love and Titans”
- “Critters”
- “Lost Time”
- “Homecoming”
Additional Film Music on the Soundtrack
While we don’t have specific songs for each episode just yet, there’s no doubt that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will introduce more memorable tracks as the series progresses.
Keep an eye out for official announcements, as each new song will add to the overall soundtrack and enhance the show’s impact.
Episode 1: Aftermath
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
- Depth Charge – Leopold Ross
Episode 2: Departure
- What I’d Say – Ray Charles: This song was released in 1959 and is featured on the album What Am I by Ray Charles. The genre of the music is R&B/Soul, Children’s Glucose, Pop, Jazz, Vocal/Easy Listening, Blues.
- Hound Dog – Big Mama Thornton
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
Episode 3: Secrets and Lies
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
Episode 4: Parallels and Interiors
- Anaconda – Nicki Minaj: The song is composed by artist Nicki Minaj and is part of the album The Pinkprint, which was released in 2014. The genre of music is hip-hop and rap. The song was also awarded the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video.
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
Episode 5: The Way Out
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
Episode 6: Terrifying Miracles
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
- I’m Sitting On Top Of The World – Cast
- You Stepped Out of a Dream – Cast: “I’m Sitting on Top of the World” is one of the popular songs Ray Henderson wrote with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young, published in 1925.
Episode 7: Will the Real May Please Stand Up?
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
- The Lady That’s Around Me – Son of Stan: The song is composed by the artist Son of Stan, which is part of the track Georgia released in 2014.
Episode 8: Birthright
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
- Hostile Takeover – Leopold Ross
Episode 9: Axis Mundi
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
- No Frauds – Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne: The song is composed by the artists Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne, part of the track No Frauds, released in 2017.
Episode 10: Beyond Logic
- Main Titles (from “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) – Leopold Ross
All the above soundtrack is composed by Leopold Ross. You can listen to his tracks on several platforms, such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc.
You can also explore the other soundtracks of Apple Music.
Where to Stream
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters streams exclusively on Apple TV+. Leopold Ross’s original score for both seasons is available on Apple Music and other major streaming platforms.
Cast
| Anna Sawai | Cate Randa |
| Ren Watabe | Kentaro Randa |
| Kiersey Clemons | May |
| Mari Yamamoto | Dr. Keiko Miura |
| Anders Holm | Bill Randa |
| Kurt Russell / Wyatt Russell | Lee Shaw (older / younger) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters?
Leopold Ross composed the original score for both Season 1 and Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Ross is an English musician and composer, and the younger half-brother of Oscar-winning composer Atticus Ross.
How many episodes does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters have?
Season 1 has 10 episodes and premiered on Apple TV+ on November 17, 2023. Season 2 also has 10 episodes and premiered on February 27, 2026.
Is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters an anime?
No. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a live-action American monster/kaiju television series set in the MonsterVerse, created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction. It is not an anime or animated series.
Where can I watch or stream the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters soundtrack?
The official score by Leopold Ross is available to stream on Apple Music and other major platforms. The series itself streams exclusively on Apple TV+.
Who stars in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters?
The series stars Anna Sawai as Cate Randa, Ren Watabe as Kentaro Randa, Kiersey Clemons as May, Mari Yamamoto as Dr. Keiko Miura, Anders Holm as Bill Randa, and Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell sharing the role of Lee Shaw at different ages.
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