David Awoyode
Apple TV+ officially renewed Murderbot for a second season in July 2025, just a day before season 1’s explosive finale. Programming head Matt Cherniss praised the show’s originality and confirmed that the cult-favorite in-universe series Sanctuary Moon will continue to feature.
Release Date Predictions
While no date has been announced, filming wrapped in July 2025, meaning fans will likely have to wait until late 2026 or early 2027 for new episodes. Season 1 launched in May 2025, so Apple may follow a similar schedule for season 2.
Trailer Update
There’s no trailer yet for season 2, and fans shouldn’t expect one soon. Apple TV+ typically drops trailers about a month before release, so the earliest preview will likely arrive in 2026.
Returning Cast
The main cast is expected to return, including:
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Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot
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Noma Dumezweni as Mensah
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David Dastmalchian as Gurathin
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Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee
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Akshay Khanna as Ratthi
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Tamara Podemski as Bharadwaj
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Tattiawna Jones as Arada
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John Cho as Captain
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DeWanda Wise as Navigation Unit
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Clark Gregg as Lieutenant
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Jack McBrayer as Navigation Officer
Fans can also expect the stars of Sanctuary Moon to return.
What to Expect from the Plot
Season 1 ended with Murderbot nearly dying to save Mensah, then waking up with wiped memories. After regaining himself, he was freed by his team — only to set off alone aboard another ship.
Executive producer David S. Goyer has hinted season 2 may remix multiple novels from Martha Wells’ series rather than follow the books directly.
If the show adapts elements of book two (Artificial Condition), fans could see Murderbot confront its bloody past at a mining facility, aided by the powerful AI ship ART.
Season 2 Outlook and Beyond
There’s no official word on further renewals, but with five more books in Wells’ series, there’s potential for multiple seasons if ratings remain strong. Goyer has teased that while the adaptation might compress storylines, there’s plenty of material left to explore.
Charles Esther