Apple TV+ Renews ‘Dark Matter’ for Season 2

Dark Matter has been renewed by Apple TV+ for a second season.

The sci-fi thriller starring Joel Edgerton and based on Blake Crouch’s novel of the same name will return for another season. Initially pitched as a miniseries, the show will now expand, according to Variety.

Season 1 of the series, with Crouch serving as showrunner, debuted in May 2024 on the streaming platform. It is produced by Apple and Sony.

Crouch expressed his gratitude while announcing the unexpected renewal:

“Thanks to everyone who tuned-in for season one — book fans and new fans — and of course our partners at Apple and Sony, my amazing producing partner, Matt Tolmach, our tremendous cast and crew, and the great city of Chicago—you were so good to us,” he said. “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 “Box” Crouch refers to is the portal used by characters in Season 1 to traverse alternate realities. Tolmach also shared his excitement about the show becoming a global hit:

“Making Dark Matter was a longtime dream, and I’m so proud to see Blake’s vision come to life and to connect with so many people,” he said. “Seeing the Dessens’ journey resonate with audiences has been extremely gratifying, and we can’t wait to bring more of this world — and others — to life in season two. Huge thanks to Apple TV+, Sony and our amazing cast and crew. Here we go!”

Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, emphasized the show’s impact and potential: “The thought-provoking and gripping Dark Matter has quickly become a global hit, capturing audiences’ imaginations and making it a beloved and integral part of Apple’s world-class sci-fi lineup. We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Blake Crouch, our partners at Sony, and the rest of the creative team and cast on a new season that will captivate viewers with more twists and turns as we dive deeper into the mysteries of the multiverse.”

In addition to Edgerton, Dark Matter stars Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, Amanda Brugel, and Oakes Fegley. Season 1 of the series has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for both the Tomatometer and the Audience Score.

Season 1 of Dark Matter is available to stream on Apple TV+ with a paid subscription.

Source: Variety, Rotten Tomatoes