Who doesn’t love watching giant monsters use the planet as a battlefield while they fight for dominance? With the next film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire premiering soon, now is the perfect time to dive into the MonsterVerse (or rewatch your favorites if you’re already a fan). Check out our guide below to find out how to watch every MonsterVerse entry in chronological order.
The MonsterVerse officially began in 2014 with the release of Godzilla. It was the second American-made Godzilla movie ever and the first to hit US theaters in over 15 years. But the film proved that audiences’ fascination with the giant titan had only grown stronger over the years, turning Godzilla into a smash hit that grossed over $529 million at the box office.
Three years later, King Kong received his first big-screen adaptation in over a decade with Kong: Skull Island. In a post-credits scene, it’s revealed that Kong isn’t the only monster…he’s just one of many titans, including Godzilla. This scene officially linked the two movies, signaling that a cinematic universe had been born.
From there, we’ve received sequels, crossover films, and both Godzilla and King Kong have been given series adaptations with Netflix’s Skull Island and Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The MonsterVerse has become famous for its massive battles that have brought classic titans back to life with modern graphics like Mothra, Ghidorah, and Rodan.
But aside from the fantastic special effects and the larger-than-life battles, the series often reveals glimmers of its underlying messages about nature and respecting the balance that keeps Earth hospitable to life. The series often questions the creation of nuclear weapons and humanity’s continued destruction of the natural world, proving that the MonsterVerse is much more than just giant monsters.
The MonsterVerse’s release order is not the same as its chronological order. If you want to watch the MonsterVerse in order of its release dates, it would be:
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Godzilla (2014)
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Kong: Skull Island (2017)
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Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
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Skull Island (2013)
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023)
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
But if you want to watch the MonsterVerse in chronological order, based on the events within each film and series, then check out our guide below to discover what the order is and where to stream each entry.
