Overview

• The release of 'Citadel' Season 2 has been postponed from fall 2025 to spring 2026, reportedly due to Amazon MGM's dissatisfaction with the current state of the show.
• All spinoff series, including 'Citadel: Diana' and 'Citadel: Honey Bunny,' are on hold, with some facing potential cancellation as Amazon re-evaluates the franchise's future.
• Jennifer Salke, the former head of Amazon MGM Studios and a key proponent of 'Citadel,' abruptly left the company, adding to the project's challenges.
• 'Citadel' Season 1 faced significant production hurdles, including reshoots and budget overruns, making it one of the most expensive TV series ever produced at $235 million.
• While the Italian and Indian spinoffs performed well locally, they failed to achieve global breakout success, raising concerns about the viability of the franchise's ambitious global strategy.