- Apple TV has been promoting Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2
- A huge 3,000 drone show has set a new world record
- The first episode of S2 arrives on the streaming platform on Friday
Apple TV certainly hasn't held back in its promotion of season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (premiering this Friday, February 27), putting on a record-breaking drone light show in the skies of Los Angeles.
The 12-minute spectacular involved 3,000 drones, flying up to 500 feet (152 meters) in the area, and covering an area the equivalent of three American football pitches, according to details released by Apple TV.
These drones and their on-board lights, together with the occasional firework, were used to depict the giant monsters from the show: Godzilla, King Kong, and Titan X. Titan X is set to be the main antagonist of the second season of the show.
It was enough to claim a world record, albeit a somewhat niche one. The drone extravaganza is officially the tallest aerial display of a fictional character formed by drones ever, beating out Marvel's Wolverine display from 2024.
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Some of the stars of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters were on hand to watch the demonstration, organized by creative agency Heads in the Sky, and Kurt Russell definitely seemed impressed by what he was seeing.
The Apple TV show made its debut in 2023, and was mostly well received – so anticipation is high for the sophomore season. Earlier this month we got a trailer teasing what was to come, and showing off the new Titan X monster.
Based on Legendary's Monsterverse, Monarch has all the ingredients for a compelling TV drama: shady, secretive organizations, ordinary heroes, high stakes, emotional bonds, alternative worlds, and of course giant creatures crashing into each other.
The Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 premiere on Friday will be the first of 10 episodes airing on Apple TV through to May, and looks likely to consolidate its place on our comprehensive list of the best Apple TV shows.
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