Kong's MonsterVerse Comeback: Finally, a Skull Island Story We Deserve!
Kong: A Titan Deserving His Own Spotlight
Let’s be honest,Kongis awesome. That massive ape first stomped onto the scene in his solo filmKong: Skull Island(2017). He then teamed up withGodzillainGodzilla vs. Kong(2021) andGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire(2024), taking down theSkar Kingin that latest epic clash! But guess what? Despite being one of the main characters; this incredible character who always steals the show has yet to have an awesome solo outing and the story lacks that key development that most people expect, even after that hugely anticipated cross-over storyline; leaving that critical storytelling point underdeveloped – even missed! The current cinematic plans even involves an additional film planned inMarch 2027to continue his story arc. This truly amazing character deserves more, especially considering that immense and intense love generated by audiences!
This amazing new planned project is exciting – but many would also agree that a better storytelling choice involves adding a stand-alone film; further solidifyingKong'srole in the widerMonsterVersesetting and delivering a more fulfilling story for the most popular characters within this franchise! There is something to consider however and it really demonstrates the larger issues found when studios attempt to rely completely on established continuity to the detriment of delivering unique plot-based arcs which could make sense independent of existing continuity!
A Missed Opportunity: The Skull Island Sequel That Never Was
TheMonsterVerseis weird, folks. Despite multiple sequels already planned; and several more in development—Kong'ssolo adventures really ended a long time ago. There was that animatedSkull Islandseries which did feature additional storylines involving this major character in theMonsterVerse, and those storylines created several great new stories that might possibly provide a bridge between past storylines which weren't adequately explored in earlier movies – but it's really only a small aspect, when you think about how these events really should develop for the next story-line!
It really has yet to expand beyondKong: Skull Island. Those many crossovers emphasized the teamwork, that iconic duo;GodzillaandKong—they make one heck of an amazing duo; but completely ignored that standalone development. EvenKonggaining other gigantic ape followers, all this occurs long after leavingSkull Islandbehind.
The new story arcs provide a completely unexplored aspect – namely how it completely affects and reimaginesKong'scharacter and develops the plot within a largely untold timeline before this period!
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Kong's Second Chance at a Solo Story
But there’s an amazing opportunity awaiting fans, that awesome Apple TV+ seriesMonarch: Legacy of Monsters! It features that perfect setting, introducing those great new plotlines from a completely unexpected and totally unpredictable direction – completely changing those existing dynamics.
That finale cliffhanger showedCate,May, andKeikoescapingHollow Earth; arriving inSkull Island(2017); and encounterKongnearby a mysterious research facility.
And those developments are set to continue!This allowsMonarchseason2to completely delve intoKong'sstory: showcasing how many unanswered questions remain and those unexplored elements duringKong'stime onSkull Island. That period beforeGodzilla vs. Kongremained unmentioned and largely unexplained. Focusing specifically onKongis very exciting – especially when this storyline already features some critically significant moments showing this collaboration with those major and relevant players from earlier movies. The combination here delivers something many of those original movies lack; makingKong'sown standalone stories both appealing and immensely relevant!
Kong's MonsterVerse Importance: From Lone Ape to Titan Leader
RememberKong’sfirst cinematic appearance inKong: Skull Island? That is now incredibly important considering the changes planned in future films. The new cinematic releases might deliver even more important plots which will also incorporateKong'sunique characteristics; his evolution into the legendary ape King he became duringGodzilla vs. Kong.Those early films focused on hisSkull Islandorigins.And this approach has leftKong’sdevelopment severely stunted— the next season ofMonarchpromisesKong’smost compelling exploration as an independent player before encountering other characters; that key storytelling moment entirely omitted previously; a severe oversight that completely detracted from a deeper storyline. All this also helps with setting up the deeper meaning around those unexplored periods and relationships. His actions create important themes regarding teamwork, power, and leadership; creating a greater character evolution and justification for those previously emphasized action-oriented scenes. Those upcoming releases focus largely on collaborations. This allows for the kind of focus missing: AKong-centric storylinecan weave him into that largerMonsterVersestory.
Conclusion: Kong Deserves the Spotlight, and Monarch Season 2 is His Time to Shine
Team-ups betweenKongandGodzillawere intense – and absolutely memorable for fans! But that approach risks obscuring a truly special and awesome ape who dominates everything he’s part of. Monarchseason2'sfocus onKonggives that truly special chance to delve into hisSkull Islanddays, explore that period that we missed. The developments to be revealed might expand that universe significantly and may offer even deeper and surprisingly awesome interactions which create compelling thematic arcs. Given its timeline, it might also add elements concerning the upcoming movies! Expect a majorKongexperience. It will truly make up for a past storyline previously unaddressed – givingKongthe grand, standalone story he totally deserves. And who knows what this might do – it could possibly even elevateKonginto the major player of this wholeMonsterVerse!