FX’s acclaimed historical drama Shōgun is set to begin production for its second season in February 2026 in Vancouver, with Hiroyuki Sanada (Lord Yoshii Toranaga) and Cosmo Jarvis (John Blackthorne) reprising their roles.
The upcoming season is set 10 years after the events of Season 1 and will continue to explore the themes of political intrigue and cultural conflict in feudal Japan. This follows the first season’s record-breaking success, which became FX’s most-watched program and won 18 Emmy Awards in 2024.
First details on ‘SHOGUN’ Season 2:
• Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will reprise their roles
• Set 10 years after the events of Season 1
• Filming begins in January pic.twitter.com/ZjGhRBisSU
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 30, 2025The creative team will lead the production of the series, which will feature executive producers Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, and Michael De Luca.
#Shōgun: Season 2 will begin production in January.
Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis are set to return. pic.twitter.com/AeRLRMIS4p
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) April 30, 2025The synopsis for Season 1 describes Lord Toranaga’s struggle for survival against rival regents, with assistance from English pilot John Blackthorne, ultimately resulting in a crucial victory during a civil war. While details about Season 2 remain under wraps, the decade-long time jump suggests exciting new developments for this critically acclaimed series. Stay tuned to reliable entertainment sources for updates on Shōgun Season 2.
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