**Dark Matter Season 2: What We Know Thus Far**
Dark Matter premiered last year as yet another impressive sci-fi success for Apple TV, and a second season is officially in the pipeline. Here’s all the information we have currently about Dark Matter season 2.
### Fresh Narrative, With No Existing Source Material
Dark Matter season 1 was entirely based on the *New York Times* bestselling book authored by showrunner and writer Blake Crouch. The inaugural season encompassed the entire storyline of that book, which has no sequels. Consequently, Apple’s decision to move forward with a second season of Dark Matter came as a shock. However, as Crouch expressed, there is “so much more story to unfold” with these characters.
> “While writing and filming season one, we realized that there’s an abundance of story left to explore, and we’ve merely begun to uncover these characters as they struggle for survival and navigate their way home through a realm of mind-bending realities. See you in the Box!”
Typically, a series extending beyond the source material might raise red flags. Yet, with the original author at the helm, Dark Matter season 2 has fans feeling enthusiastic instead of apprehensive.
### Dark Matter’s Original Cast and Creative Team Returns
The stars from the first season of Dark Matter will return for season 2, as the narrative continues to trace the Dessen family and associated characters across the multiverse. Notably, Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly reprise their roles as Jason Dessen and Daniela Vargas Dessen, respectively.
Chris Diamantopoulos joins the ensemble as a new addition, with his character details being kept under wraps. Amanda Brugel will return, this time as a series regular alongside Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, and Oakes Fegley. Blake Crouch continues his role as showrunner for season 2, in addition to serving as writer, executive producer, and creator.
### Anticipated Release Date for Season 2 on Apple TV
Filming for Dark Matter season 2 concluded in July, according to an update from showrunner Blake Crouch. Crouch also noted that the series would soon undergo approximately six months of post-production work.
This suggests that Dark Matter season 2 should be set for a premiere around early 2026. Apple TV has only just begun revealing its 2026 lineup. January is beginning to look quite busy, so Dark Matter debuting in February or March would likely be a safer estimate. Apple may choose to delay the new season a bit longer. The inaugural season of Dark Matter premiered in May 2024, for instance, so we might anticipate season 2 arriving around May 2026. Any release beyond that would be unexpected.
You can watch the complete first season of Dark Matter on Apple TV. Apple TV is available for $12.99 per month and includes popular TV shows and films such as *Ted Lasso*, *Severance*, *The Morning Show*, *Silo*, and *Shrinking*.
