Legendary’s MonterVersejust got a little bigger, as Netflix announced the upcoming animated series,Skull Island, will debut on June 22. Returning to its title location, the series will expand upon Legendary’sGodzillalore, which kicked off the MonsterVerse in 2014. Along with the premiere date, Netflix shared the first teaser trailer for the series.
Though most plot remains unknown for now,Skull Islandwill introduce its fair share of monsters, including the titular, over-sized gorilla that’s a key part of the universe. The series follows a group of people who become stranded on an island following a crash. So, they mustfind a way to surviveuntil they can return home. Unfortunately, all sorts of large creatures run rampant, making things all the more difficult for the group.
The teaser trailer shows as much, immediately kick-starting the action with a barrage of giant tentacles destroying a helicopter. The tension doesn’t relent in the teaser’s brief runtime, as it gives quick but fresh glances at just ahandful of creaturesviewers can expect to encounter. Of course,Skull Islandisn’t complete withoutKing Konghimself, who makes his grand entrance as the teaser wraps up. Moreover, animation seems like the perfect route for the series. Not only does it offer a change from the live-action movies, it also gives the series leeway to bring in a plethora of wild looking creatures viewers haven’t seen yet.
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Who’s Who inSkull Island?
The series brings a solid ensemble with its voice cast, withNicholas Cantu(The Fabelmans) leading the charge as the protagonist, Charlie. Joining him areMae Whitman(Up Here,The Owl House) as Annie,Darren Barnet(Never Have I Ever) as Mike,Benjamin Bratt(Poker Face) as Cap, andBetty Gilpin(Mrs. Davis) as Irene.Skull Islandis created, written, and executive produced byCocaine Bear’sBrian Duffield. Other executive producers includeJacob Robinson,Brad Graeber,Jen Chambers, andThomas Tull. The animation hails from the acclaimed Powerhouse Animation, who worked on series includingCastlevaniaandBlood of Zeus.
WhileSkull Islandis the most recent MonsterVerse project from Legendary, the company is also currentlydeveloping a sequel toGodzilla vs. Kong, which initially released in 2021. Additionally,a MonsterVerse television seriesis in the works at Apple TV+. UnlikeSkull Island, the Apple TV+ series is confirmed to be a live-action project.
Skull Islandpremieres June 22 only on Netflix. Watch the teaser trailer below:
