Apple TV+ renews 'Dark Matter' for S2: Everything to know
Apple TV+ has officially renewed the science fiction thriller series Dark Matter for a second season. This announcement comes just over a month after the conclusion of the first season on June 26. The series, which is based on Blake Crouch's namesake novel, will continue to delve into its intricate narrative and themes of the multiverse.
Crouch teased 'landscape of mind-bending realities'
Crouch expressed his gratitude to fans of the show and the book, saying, "In the process of writing and filming season one, we discovered that there's so much more story to tell, and we've only scratched the surface of these characters as they fight for survival and to find their way home through a landscape of mind-bending realities. See you in the Box!" The cast includes Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi.
What is the show all about?
The synopsis reads, "Jason Dessen, a physicist, professor and family man who— one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago— is abducted into [his life's alternate version]." "Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself."
Production team and tentative release date
Crouch serves as the creator, executive producer, showrunner, and writer, while the production team includes Matt Tolmach, who also serves as an executive producer. Edgerton, in addition to starring in the series, is also an executive producer. Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry is also an executive producer. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television. While the season two release date isn't yet out, it's likely to be released in late 2026 and may return with the majority of the same cast.
