Apple TV is reportedly working on a new prequel series tied to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. According to a post by Nexus Point News, the prequel has been green-lit and will expand the world of the MonsterVerse. Meanwhile, the news was shared by ScreenTime on X, helping to spread word of the development.The new show is said to be set during the Cold War, a time when tensions between the United States and Russia were high. In this version of history, giant monsters (Titans) will be part of those tensions. The idea is that the presence of monsters could change how global powers see each other, adding a layer of fear, danger, and secrecy to human politics.One big part of the report is that actor Wyatt Russell will return to the role of the younger version of Lee Shaw, the same role he played in Season 1 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Since his father, Kurt Russell, played the older Lee Shaw, Wyatt's return signals that the prequel will stay connected to familiar characters and stories.Sources also name Joby Harold, known for Obi-Wan Kenobi and Army of the Dead, as the showrunner of the prequel to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. He is expected to executive-produce it with his wife and producing partner Tory Tunnell. Wyatt Russell is also expected to have a producer role. The prequel series is reportedly scheduled to begin filming next summer in Prague, which could lead to a release in late 2027 or 2028.The Cold War setting and what it means for the story of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters?Putting the new prequel during the Cold War could change the MonsterVerse in interesting ways. The Cold War was a time when the United States and Russia were often at odds, fighting over power, influence, and who led the world. With monsters added into that mix, the stakes grow much higher. Countries might not just fear each other; they could fear creatures they do not understand. This kind of tension could shape politics, science, and social fear in new ways.For fans of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the setting could fill in big gaps from Season 1. The first season often jumped between time periods, as some parts showed Lee Shaw in the 1950s, and others showed the modern era with Kurt Russell, after Shaw mysteriously reappeared decades later.The prequel could explore events just before or just after the strange expedition that caused Lee to lose twenty years without aging. That mystery was one of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 1's biggest hooks.In addition, the Cold War backdrop may let the show explore how governments reacted to the first monster discoveries. Was there panic, panic cover-ups, competing efforts to capture or destroy Titans, or maybe secret experiments? The Cold War was full of secrecy and suspicion; combining it with monster chaos opens many dramatic possibilities. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMore than that, it could humanise the early days of the shadowy organization Monarch. The group may have formed amid global fear and political tension, deciding to study or control rather than exploit the Titans. That kind of origin adds weight and realism to the fiction, letting viewers imagine how scary and uncertain the world must have felt when monsters first emerged in a fragile time.How does this fit into the MonsterVerse, and what is next?The prequel reports come when Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 is to be launched on Apple TV+, which is set to debut on February 27, 2026. New news has also come out regarding another film within the franchise, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, which is scheduled for release in 2027.Should all go according to plan, and the filming begins in the summer of next year in Prague, then the anticipated release of this project will be in late 2027 or 2028. With all of these projects being released, it makes for a constantly renewing stream of different types of entertainment within the MonsterVerse, including feature films and television series, and now with a prequel. Having these continual releases keeps fans invested and engaged and helps the MonsterVerse flourish.For now, details are still early. We don't yet know the exact storyline, additional cast, or final release date. But the public and fans alike have reason to pay attention. If all goes well, the prequel could add a rich new chapter to the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, one that explores fear, history, and monsters together.