In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down everything we know about Shogun Season 2. From the confirmed January 2026 filming start in Vancouver to the ten year time jump into a fragile Edo era, we look at how the story is evolving beyond the original book. We discuss the return of Toranaga and Blackthorne, the expanded ensemble cast, the creative team coming back, and why the long shoot likely points to a 2027 release.
00:00 - 00:05
Shogun Season 2 confirmed and quick recap of how big Season 1 was
00:05 - 00:18
Filming starts January 2026 in Vancouver and what that means for production
00:18 - 00:30
Ten year time jump, deeper into the Edo era, and a more fragile political landscape
00:30 - 00:40
Toranaga and Blackthorne return, original supporting cast back, new faces joining
00:40 - 00:52
Creative team returning, the cost of big sets and costumes, and why the release will likely land in 2027
00:52 - 00:58
Final thoughts and excitement for Season 2
Shogun is officially getting a second season with filming set for January 2026 in Vancouver.
The story jumps ten years ahead, placing us deeper into the Edo era with Toranaga in power but on unstable ground.
Expect fewer large scale battles and more political maneuvering as Toranaga manages a fragile new alliance.
Both Toranaga and Blackthorne return, played again by Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis, alongside the original supporting cast and many new characters.
The creative team, including key writers and directors from Season 1, is back, even though the show is now telling an original story beyond the book.
The scale and cost of production suggest a long post production window, making a likely release sometime in 2027.
“It kind of gives us an era when Toranaga is in power, but it is fragile.”
“It will probably be less battles and more juggling this fragile new alliance that he is building.”
“They are no longer pulling from the book, they are beyond that at this point.”
“With the very expensive and long shoot, it is probably not going to release till 2027, but cameras are rolling.”
“We have something happening that is incredible. I cannot wait for another season of Shogun.”
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