The Sandman season 2 release date speculation, cast, trailer, and more news
The Sandman season 2 is coming in 2025! Here’s everything you need to know before the Netflix show’s big return
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The Sandman season 2 has been a long time coming, after the first season wrapped way back in 2022. But good things come to those who wait, and we finally have an update on the hit fantasy show. During Netflix’s Geeked Week, it was revealed that The Sandman will be returning in 2025.
That’s not all we know about the return of one of thebest Netflix showseither. Earlier in 2024, it wasrevealed that the Endless are comingas a whole host of new faces joined the cast. Fans of the graphic novel will no doubt be thrilled by that update as it means a major storyline is in the works.
For the latest on what we know about that, as well as all of the news about casting and The Sandman season 2 release date, you’re in the right place. Read on for our full guide to The Sandman season 2 as we countdown the days to its glorious streaming comeback.
The Sandman season 2 release date speculation
Currently, we know that The Sandman season 2 release date will arrivesometime in 2025. This news recently came during Netflix’s 2024 Geeked Week, where we did get a closer look at theupcoming TV showvia a newbehind-the-scenes trailer.
While we don’t have a specific date yet, the confirmed release window means that the streamer is focused on getting new episodes to us as quickly as possible. Filming for the series began on November 29, 2023, and currently, it seems filming is still ongoing as there hasn’t been any news of the production wrapping on The Sandman season 2.
With production still ongoing, we’ll likely see the new season hit our screens sometime in late 2025. This is due to the fact that the fantasy show will need time in post-production, as Netflix works to make sure that it’s packed with special effects and whatnot. We’ll keep you posted as more news heads our way.
In the meantime, you can check out our list of thebest horror movies to watch on Netflixif you need a supernatural streaming kick.
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Is there a The Sandman season 2 trailer?
While we don’t have a traditional trailer for The Sandman season 2 just yet, Netflix did share an in-depth look at the upcoming season during Geeked Week with a three-minute long behind-the-scenes teaser.
In the clip above we get small glimpses at the visuals in season 2, with an army on fire in one shot and an elaborate family dinner in another. The video also explains how The Sandman season 2’s plot will be focusing on Dream trying to rebuild himself, show us different periods of history, and introduce us to a well of new characters such as Loki and Thor.
So far, the show looks stunning, and the team boldly states that “fans of the books won’t be disappointed.” From how packed the story looks in this teaser, we would recommend giving yourself a refresher on the first season for sure (read ourThe Sandman season 1 reviewfor more on that). But honestly, we can’t wait for more trailers to head our way in the coming months.
The Sandman season 2 plot
Plot details on The Sandman season 2 are still pretty light as Netflix plays its cards close to its chest. However, we do know that the show will pick up in the wake ofThe Sandman season 1 ending, which nicely set up the fourth and fifth volumes of the graphic novel: Season of Mists and A Game of You.
The first follows Dream returning to Hell to meet with Lucifer Morningstar, who makes a fateful decision to abdicate her throne. This sets her demons free to disastrous results. This is where the Endless come in too as Destiny, Delirium, and The Prodigal have all been cast.
Speaking toNetflix, showrunner Allan Heinberg teased this new storyline: “In the next chapter of The Sandman, the King of Dreams will come face-to-face – and go toe-to-toe – with the formidable rulers of Hell, Asgard, Faerie, and the realms beyond.” Watch this space…
The Sandman season 2 cast
When it comes to The Sandman season 2 cast, Netflix is giving us a lot (and I mean a lot) of names to keep track of. Of course, Tom Sturridge is back as Lord Morpheus. However, there are also plenty of brand-new names and unconfirmed castings for us to go through as well.
Below is The Sandman season 2 cast list:
We’ll keep you posted as more names are revealed and that list above continues to grow (shocking, we know). But, as Dream is set to encounter a wide range of different deities in season 2, the cast size makes sense, even if it is a bit intimidating at first glance.
For what else to watch, check out our guides to thebest Netflix moviesand thebest anime on Netflix.
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