What is Skull Island about?

Skull Island is an animated adventure television series developed for Netflix by Brian Duffield, becoming a notable addition to the MonsterVerse franchise. It acts as a sequel to the 2017 film 'Kong: Skull Island' and is recognized as the first television series of the franchise. The show is produced by Powerhouse Animation, JP, and Legendary Television, with animation services provided by the South Korean studio Mir. With Brian Duffield and Jacob Robinson at the helm as showrunners, the series boasts an impressive voice cast including Nicolas Cantu, Mae Whitman, Darren Barnet, Benjamin Bratt, and Betty Gilpin, who bring to life a diverse array of characters. Set in the 1990s, the narrative follows a cohort of explorers on a seemingly benevolent mission that goes awry, leading them to become stranded on the infamously perilous Skull Island. The island, shrouded in mystery and danger, hosts a myriad of prehistoric and gigantic creatures, including the island's sovereign protector, Kong. With its premiere on Netflix on June 22, 2023, Skull Island has been received warmly by audiences and stands as a fusion of thriller and adventure genres that further explores the rich lore of the MonsterVerse.

The first episode of Skull Island aired on June 22, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on June 22, 2023.