Shōgun Season 2: Filming Confirmed for 2026 – What Fans Can Expect - Swords and more

The saga of Lord Toranaga continues! FX has officially confirmed that the Emmy-winning series "Shōgun" will receive a second season. Filming is scheduled for a large part of 2026, and the story will feature a significant time jump.

After the overwhelming success of the first season of "Shōgun," the question of a continuation loomed large—now we have certainty. The acclaimed series centered on Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) and John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) will officially continue. Filming for the ten episodes of the second season is scheduled from late January to early September 2026 in Vancouver.

The new season will jump forward 10 years and focus on what happens after the events of the first finale: Lord Toranaga's relentless strive to become the Shōgun—the undisputed leader of Japan's warrior class. Star Hiroyuki Sanada confirmed this desire to Deadline: "I’d like to see him become the leader of Japan. That is my hope."

Creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo have already completed the scripts for the entire second season in February and are now in the production planning phase. The immense success of the first season, which swept awards at the Emmys, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards, has paved the way for this ambitious continuation that goes beyond James Clavell's original novel.

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