Overview of the Monsterverse Timeline

May 1, 2025

Geekritique: Monsterverse Timeline Overview

Introduction

  • Geekritique presents an overview of the Monsterverse timeline.
  • Dakota, the speaker, outlines the complexities and inconsistencies in the Monsterverse timeline.
  • Mention of 18,000 words of notes available on Patreon.
  • Discussion includes films, comics, and shows within the universe.

Key Concepts

  • Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: Upcoming movie featuring Godzilla and Kong.
  • Timeline Issues: Numerous inconsistencies and retcons throughout the series.
  • Monarch and Apex: Central organizations in the Monsterverse.

Titans and Their History

  • Origins remain vague; Titans possibly millions of years old, emerging from Hollow Earth.
  • Conflict between Godzilla's species and Kong's ancestors.
  • Human interactions and worship of Titans across various civilizations.

Important Characters and Groups

  • Monarch: Founded post-WWII, central to monitoring Titans.
  • Bill Randa: Founder of Monarch; his files play a key role in storyline.
  • Lee Shaw: Involved in early Monarch missions, trapped in Axis Mundi.
  • Iwi People: Indigenous group with a deep connection to Kong.
  • Apex Cybernetics: Later developments tie into Mechagodzilla.

Timeline of Events

Ancient Times

  • Titans regarded as gods by various ancient cultures.

WWII and Post-War

  • Monarch founded in late 1940s.
  • Several key characters introduced, including Lee Shaw and Bill Randa.

1970s

  • Kong: Skull Island: 1973 expedition reveals Skull Island’s creatures.

1990s

  • Monarch’s operations expand.
  • Discovery of Titan remains in the Philippines.

2010s

  • Godzilla (2014): G-Day marks Godzilla’s emergence.
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019): Major Titan awakenings, global devastation.

2020s

  • Godzilla vs. Kong: Conflicting evidence places it in either 2022 or 2024.
  • Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: Set 5 years post-Godzilla vs. Kong.

Key Conflicts and Battles

  • Godzilla vs. MUTOs in 2014.
  • Godzilla vs. Ghidorah and other Titans in 2019.
  • Kong's battles on Skull Island and in Hollow Earth.

Issues with Continuity

  • Several timeline inconsistencies across films and comics.
  • Retcons complicate the historical narrative.
  • Debate over specific dates for key events like G-Day.

Promotion and Engagement

  • Encouragement to engage with content via likes, subscriptions, and a giveaway.
  • Continuity card game promotion.

Conclusion

  • The video attempts to realign the Monsterverse timeline comprehensively.
  • Acknowledgments for contributors and collaborators.
  • Invitation to join Geekritique’s Patreon for more detailed insights.

These notes summarize the complex timeline and history of the Monsterverse as detailed in the Geekritique presentation. They cover foundational events, major films, character arcs, and ongoing continuity challenges within the Monsterverse narrative.

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