Few shows had more of an unexpected explosion onto the scene in 2024 thanShōgun, the sweeping samurai epic that won 18 Emmys at the Television Academy Awards. The series earned nearly perfect scores of 99% from critics and 87% from audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes, and it even drew comparisons to the early seasons ofGame of Thrones, which are regarded as some of the finest television ever made. Starring in the lead role of Yoshii Toranaga inShōgunisHiroyuki Sanada, who is also known for his roles inThe WolverineandJohn Wick: Chapter 4. During a recent press Q&A attended by Collider’sAidan Kelleyat the Saturn Awards, Sanada shared an update on the already-confirmedShōgunSeason 2, revealing what stage of development the highly-anticipated second season is at:
“The writer’s room is working so hard. And yes, I will play the same role for now and will also produce as well. I don’t know if I shall take another role or not, but for now, just concentrate on Shōgun. But I don’t know yet.”
ShōgunSeason 2’s announcementcame as a bit of a surprise considering the series is based on the novel byJames Clavell, and the first season of the show adapts the novel in its entirety. However, the show and novel are also based on a very specific and bountiful period of history, so while there may not be source material in the form of another book to adapt from, there areyears' worth of history to look at for future seasons.Shōgunwill certainly have its work cut out for it as it moves forward witha second season, but withRachel Kondo,Justin Marks, and a talented team of writers at the helm all expected to return for Season 2, there’s no reasonShōgunSeason 2 can’t serve as a worthy follow-up to the record-breaking first season.
When Will ‘Shōgun’ Season 2 Be Released?
FX and Hulu have yet to announce a release date forthe second season ofShōgun,but the most likely release window is 2026 at the earliest. There is little to no chanceShōgunSeason 2 will be released before the end of 2025, as the show is only in development withwriters working on the second season, and not yet ready to begin production. IfShōgunis able to begin production before the end of 2025, it may be able to have a 2026 release window, but the safest bet for now would be thatShōgunSeason 2 premieres sometime in 2027.
ShōgunSeason 2 is in development but does not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watchShōgunonHulu.
