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FX Confirms 'Shōgun' Season 2 Renewal with Sanada and Jarvis Returning in Expanded Roles

Production for the second season, set a decade after Season 1, will begin in January 2026 in Vancouver, marking a shift to original storytelling under Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks.

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Shogun returning for season 2 on FX.
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Hiroyuki Sanada (centre) is seen her as Yoshii Toranaga, in a scene from season 1 of Shōgun. FX and Disney announced April 30 that the series will return to Vancouver in January 2026 to begin production on season 2.

Overview

  • FX has officially renewed 'Shōgun' for a second season, with production set to begin in January 2026 in Vancouver.
  • Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will reprise their roles as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne, respectively, and have been elevated to executive producer and co-executive producer roles.
  • Season 2 will take place 10 years after the events of the first season, transitioning from a faithful adaptation of James Clavell's novel to an original narrative.
  • Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the series creators, have completed the Season 2 writers' room, paving the way for new creative directions.
  • 'Shōgun' Season 1 became FX's most-watched program ever, earning 18 Emmy Awards and multiple Golden Globes, which led to its expansion beyond the initial limited series format.