Shogun, one of the most acclaimed TV shows 2024 and winner of 18 Emmys, brilliantly adapted James Clavell's classic novel of warring lords in Feudal Japan. But despite the 10 episodes that we got wrapping up just about everything that Clavell covered in his book, the story of Shogun is not over yet.
FX has confirmed that not only is Shogun season 2 on the way, but so is Shogun season 3. After the series became FX's most watched show ever based on global hours streamed, it's not surprising they would want to continue to dive into this rich world of characters.
But if there are no other Shogun books, how is the story going to continue? And is there a timeline for when we are going to be getting new episodes? We've gathered everything we know about Shogun season 2 for you right here and will keep it updated as news comes out.
Shogun season 2 release date
We still don't have a release date for Shogun season 2, but FX has officially announced that production on the new season will begin in January 2026. With that in mind, the earliest that we would likely then get new episodes is summer 2026, though fall 2026 or later is probably more likely.
While you wait, you can either catch up or rewatch Shogun season 1 on Hulu in the US or on Disney Plus in the UK.
Shogun season 2 cast
Shogun season 2 will continue the story of Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne, as Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis are the first confirmed cast members for the new season.
For Sanada, who is also a producer on Shogun, Toranaga has quickly become his defining role. However, the Japanese-born actor is also known for The Last Samurai, Westworld, Mortal Kombat, Bullet Train and John Wick: Chapter 4.
Similarly, Shogun was a breakout role for Jarvis. Recently he has starred in the movies The Alto Knights are Warfare.
We'll update this post when more additions to the Shogun cast are announced.
Shogun season 2 plot
As mentioned, Shogun season 2 (and any seasons beyond it) are not going to be based on Clavell's writing, instead they will take the story to new places. FX teased just what that will mean, saying in its official announcement that the new season will picks up 10 years after the events of season 1 and "continue the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined," referring to Toranaga and Blackthorne.
If you need a reminder on exactly what happened in Shogun, you can read our recaps by clicking on the links just to the side. Or for a quick summary, continue reading below:
Set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne, comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne's own enemies.
At the end of the series, it is revealed that Toranaga was using Blackthorne to enact his plan that would allow him to claim the title of Shogun and bring about a new and lasting peace in Japan.
The next few seasons should explore how Toranaga goes about creating his vision for Japan, which is sure to face some obstacles from his fellow lords.
Series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada was recently on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and he discussed their strategy for how they'll move forward with the Shogun now that they've eclipse the book.
Shogun season 2 trailer
There is no trailer for Shogun season 2 at this time, and we're probably quite some time away from having one. But one is released online, we'll add it here.
