Shogun Season 2 Has Made a Major Mistake Already
Will we have to wait until 2028 to see Shōgun Season 2? Here's what we know.
Shōgun Season 1 has been dominating the media since it first came out. And you know what happens when the show is this successful: it gets renewed. Well, according to The Hollywood Reporter, not one, but two more seasons are currently in the works at FX, Hulu.
And while we can't say anything about the 3rd one, we have some exciting and simultaneously devastating news about Season 2.
Shogun Season 2 Filming Date Revealed & We Have Some Problems With It
The story will jump forward a decade after the events of Season 1. And that seems quite accurate, considering that Season 2 won't begin production until January 2026. Filming will take place in Vancouver.
Given the show's high production values, costume design and visual effects, we're looking at a 2027-2028 release date here.
And if a time jump in the story itself can often inject fresh energy into a series, the real-world timing can be a real challenge. And while quality should never be rushed, there still needs to be a balance between perfection and maintaining audience engagement.
Shogun Season 2 Production Was Planned for Fall 2025
Back in February 2025, it was rumored that the filming would begin in the fall, which obviously proved to be just plans. During his talk with Variety, Hiroyuki Sanada hinted:
“We are aiming for the fall of this year, and the writers’ room is working so hard now. We’re going to have half [of the Season 1] cast remaining, and then half new cast coming. We are finding the best crew for next season now, so I’m excited.”
What Do Fans Think About the Change of Shogun Season 2 Schedule?
“This is one of the problems with TV lately...first season came out last year, their not even going to start filming to January, that will take a while, then VFX, so probably nothing till 2027...its like that 3 Body problem, we aren't getting more till 2028,” Redditor drewbles82 said.
“Probably be 10 years after the first season for us to get it too,” another fan, CarneyVore14 on Reddit joked.
“Oh great. Yet another show I will have to rewatch the entire previous season because so much time has passed in between,” Redditor SpearmintInALavatory noted.
Where Can I Watch Season 1 of Shogun?
Before Season 2, you can rewatch Shōgun Season 1 on Hulu right now.
