Monarch Season 2 Episode 1 Release Time on Apple TV+ (All Time Zones)
Monarch Season 2 Episode 1 Release Time on Apple TV+ (Worldwide Time Zones)
Apple has set Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 to premiere on Friday, February 27, 2026. If Apple TV+ follows its common “night-before” drop pattern, Episode 1 should appear in the U.S. on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT.
Below is the same moment converted into major time zones, so you can watch the second it hits.
Quick answer (expected Apple TV+ drop)
- Official premiere date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Expected early-drop time (common Apple TV+ pattern): Thursday, Feb 26 at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET
- UTC reference: Friday, Feb 27 at 02:00 UTC
All Time Zones: Exact release time for Monarch Season 2 Episode 1
Reference moment: 02:00 UTC on Friday, February 27, 2026.
| Region / City | Time Zone | Local Date | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | HST (UTC-10) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Anchorage | AKST (UTC-9) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | PT (UTC-8) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Denver | MT (UTC-7) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Chicago | CT (UTC-6) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. |
| New York | ET (UTC-5) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Halifax | AST (UTC-4) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 10:00 p.m. |
| São Paulo | BRT (UTC-3) | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | 11:00 p.m. |
| UTC | UTC (UTC±0) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | GMT (UTC±0) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 2:00 a.m. |
| Paris / Berlin / Rome | CET (UTC+1) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 3:00 a.m. |
| Athens / Helsinki | EET (UTC+2) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 4:00 a.m. |
| Johannesburg | SAST (UTC+2) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 4:00 a.m. |
| Moscow | MSK (UTC+3) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Dubai | GST (UTC+4) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Karachi | PKT (UTC+5) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 7:00 a.m. |
| New Delhi | IST (UTC+5:30) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Dhaka | BST (UTC+6) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Bangkok / Jakarta | ICT / WIB (UTC+7) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Singapore / Hong Kong / Beijing | SGT / HKT / CST (UTC+8) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Seoul / Tokyo | KST / JST (UTC+9) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Brisbane | AEST (UTC+10) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Adelaide | ACDT (UTC+10:30) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Sydney / Melbourne | AEDT (UTC+11) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Auckland | NZDT (UTC+13) | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. |
If your exact time zone isn’t listed, use this: Episode 1 is expected at 02:00 UTC on Feb 27, 2026 (convert UTC to your local time).
Official Apple TV+ trailer (YouTube)
Why the episode may appear “early” on Thursday
Apple TV+ often labels big releases as a Friday premiere, but many viewers see the episode show up on Thursday night in the U.S. That’s why the time-zone table above uses the commonly observed drop time of 9:00 p.m. ET.
If you don’t see it exactly at that moment, don’t panic—Apple TV+ rollouts can vary by title and region. Try again later that night, and again on the official premiere date: Friday, February 27, 2026.
Apple TV announcement on Twitter
Season 2 episode release schedule (Fridays)
Season 2 is a 10-episode weekly run, starting Feb 27, 2026 and ending May 1, 2026.
| Episode | Official Apple TV+ Date | Expected U.S. Early Drop (PT / ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | Thu, Feb 26 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 2 | Fri, Mar 6, 2026 | Thu, Mar 5 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 3 | Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | Thu, Mar 12 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 4 | Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Thu, Mar 19 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 5 | Fri, Mar 27, 2026 | Thu, Mar 26 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 6 | Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Thu, Apr 2 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 7 | Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | Thu, Apr 9 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 8 | Fri, Apr 17, 2026 | Thu, Apr 16 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 9 | Fri, Apr 24, 2026 | Thu, Apr 23 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Episode 10 (Finale) | Fri, May 1, 2026 | Thu, Apr 30 — 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET |
What Reddit Theories Say About this
Reddit has been tracking everything from Titan X hints to Skull Island plot clues. Here are two active discussion threads you can browse while you wait for the premiere.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — Season 2 Date Announcement | Apple TV
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 — Official Trailer
Season 2 teaser (YouTube)
Instagram reaction post (embedded)
How to watch Episode 1 the moment it drops
- Open the Apple TV app a few minutes before your local time in the table.
- Search: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters → Season 2 → Episode 1.
- If it doesn’t appear instantly, refresh the show page or restart the app.
FAQ
Do I need to finish Season 1 first?
Season 2 continues the story after Season 1, so watching Season 1 first will make the premiere hit harder.
Is Episode 1 a global release?
Apple has announced Season 2 will premiere globally on February 27, 2026, with weekly episodes after that.
What if Apple TV+ uses a different drop time?
The “Thursday night” time is a widely observed Apple TV+ pattern, but not an officially published guarantee for every title. If it isn’t live at the expected time, check again later that night and on the official Friday premiere date.