Will Netflix’s 3 Body Problem Get a Season 2?

Season 1 of Netflix’s new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem wraps up on an open-ended note. So, does this mean 3 Body Problem is definitely getting a Season 2?

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• Is 3 Body Problem Season 2 Happening?
• When Will 3 Body Problem Season 2 Come Out?

Is 3 Body Problem Season 2 Happening?

Yes, Netflix officially renewed 3 Body Problem for a second season on May 15, 2024. The announcement came with a joint statement from co-showrunners David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, which hinted that Netflix had also green-lighted more 3 Body Problem episodes beyond even a second season. “Ever since we read the last page of Cixin Liu’s magnificent trilogy, we hoped we’d be able to bring the audience to the end of the universe with us,” the statement read, in part. “Here we go!” Variety has since reported that Netflix will reveal the exact number of 3 Body Problem seasons in development at a later date. This shouldn’t delay Season 2’s production, however.

Indeed, the 3 Body Problem team was already gearing up for a follow-up before they received the official thumbs-up. “We don’t have a second season, but we need to keep pushing forward full steam ahead as if we did,” Weiss told the Inside Total Film podcast in March 2024. “Because if we do get a second season, we’ll need to hit the ground running in terms of pre-production and production to get it out to people in some kind of reasonable time. A show like this takes a long time to make and you can’t wait to get started thinking about it until somebody gives you the green light.”

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When Will 3 Body Problem Season 2 Come Out?

Now that Netflix has commissioned a second batch of 3 Body Problem episodes, when can you expect to clap your eyes on them? It’s hard to say, although Weiss’ remarks indicate that he and his fellow showrunners are doing what they can to shave down pre-production time. As such, Season 2 could start filming as early as late 2024. Factoring in time for post-production, we’re left with a late 2025/early 2026 release window. But remember: this is pure speculation for now.

All eight episodes of 3 Body Problem Season 1 are currently streaming on Netflix.