THE SANDMAN SEASON 2 RELEASE DATE, CAST, EPISODES AND TRAILER AS FINAL SERIES LOOMS

The second season of The Sandman is nearly upon us, and fans of the Netflix fantasy drama are describing it as a bittersweet moment.

The show, based on Neil Gaiman's comic book, features Tom Sturridge in the lead role. The first series concluded with Dream almost taking the life of Rose Walker (Kyo Ra) due to her dream vortex power posing a threat to the world.

Rose's great-grandmother, Unity Kincaid (Sandra James-Young), made the ultimate sacrifice to save Rose, extracting the dream vortex's power from her chest.

Unity died peacefully in her sleep, and with her, the dream vortex also perished. Viewers are eager to see where the narrative will resume in the second series.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming season, including the release date, new cast members, and episode schedule.

When does The Sandman season 2 start?

The second season of The Sandman will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, 3 July, with the streaming service releasing new titles at midnight in the US.

For UK fans, they'll have to wait until 8am on the day of release.

However, there's a catch, as the series has been divided into two parts, meaning not all of the season will be available at once.

The release date for part two is Thursday, 24 July, which means fans will have a three-week wait.

Who's joining the cast of The Sandman season 2?

While the main stars from the first season will be returning, the series has recruited a slew of new cast members for the second season.

In May 2024, it was revealed that Adrian Lester, Esme Creed-Miles and Barry Sloane would be taking on the roles of Destiny, Delirium, and Destruction.

By July 2024, Ruairi O'Connor, Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, Laurence O'Fuarain, Ann Skelly, Douglas Booth, Jack Gleeson, Indya Moore, and Steve Coogan had been cast as Orpheus, Loki, Odin, Thor, Nuala, Cluracan, Puck, Wanda, and Barnabas.

Adrian Lester is famed for his roles in Life and Hustle, while Esme Creed-Miles is known for her portrayal of the lead character in the series Hanna.

Barry Sloane has made a name for himself in Brookside and Hollyoaks, while Ruairi O'Connor gained recognition from The Spanish Princess.

Freddie Fox is remembered for his role as Spider Webb in Slow Horses, and Clive Russell is a familiar face from Ripper Street.

Laurence O'Fuarain has appeared in Game of Thrones and Vikings, with Ann Skelly making her mark in The Nevers and Douglas Booth in Worried About the Boy.

Jack Gleeson is renowned for his role as Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones, while Indya Moore has earned acclaim for Pose.

Steve Coogan is synonymous with his character Alan Partridge, and for his portrayal of Jimmy Savile in the BBC drama The Reckoning.

How many episodes are in The Sandman season 2?

The second season of The Sandman is divided into two volumes, with the first volume comprising six episodes.

The second volume consists of five episodes, bringing the total to 11 episodes for the season.

Adding to the excitement for fans, Netflix has announced a bonus episode titled Death: The High Cost of Living, set to be released separately on 31 July.

This ups the episode count to a neat dozen.

Is there a trailer for The Sandman season 2?

Fans have been treated to a fresh trailer for the upcoming second season, featuring Dream gearing up for an epic battle with the monarch of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar, played by Gwendoline Christie.

"Everyone loves a good story, but all stories come to an end," intones Death, portrayed by Kirby Howell-Baptiste, in the gripping new teaser.

Netflix has tantalised viewers by hinting that The Sandman's final instalment will unfold "Dream's story arc in full to its thrilling conclusion".

The Sandman season 2 airs on Netflix on July 3.

2025-06-18T08:05:52Z