Netflix’s Underrated Sci-Fi Series Gets a Long-Awaited Season 2 Update

Netflix has some promising news about one of its underrated sci-fi series, and it's been a long time coming! From the Game of Thrones creators, it's been almost two years since 3 Body Problem was renewed for a second and third season, both of which have since gone into production with no premiere update revealed. That's about to change as we can confirm that Season 2 of the science fantasy now has a release window, finally giving fans something to look forward to.

As newly confirmed, 3 Body Problem is scheduled for release this year. This is based on a new Netflix press release about the slate of TV shows and movies coming in 2026, with the fantasy drama's sophomore season being listed as "Coming Soon" with a release date window of "On Netflix 2026."GOT's David Benioff and D.B. Weiss created 3 Body Problem alongside Alexander Woo, with the trio also serving as executive producers. All eight episodes of the first season were released on Netflix on March 21, 2024, and two months later, in May, a double renewal was announced.

Seasons 2 and 3 of 3 Body Problem are filming back-to-back, starting last July and reportedly continuing through August 2, 2027, with a break planned in between. Most parts of the new seasons are being filmed in Budapest, Hungary, unlike England, where Season 1 was primarily shot. The shift, as previously reported, indicated the need to reduce the budget for the installments, as stated in the Hungary Tax Credits document. The document also suggested that 3 Body Problem Seasons 2 and 3 will be eleven episodes in total, though this is yet to be confirmed.

Who Stars in '3 Body Problem'?

Leading 3 Body Problem is a group of friends called the "Oxford Five," including research assistant Dr. Saul Durand (portrayed by Jovan Adepo); entrepreneur Jack Rooney (John Bradley); nanotechnologist Dr. Augustina "Auggie" Salazar (Eiza González); theoretical physicist Dr. Jin Cheng (Jess Hong); and sixth form physics teacher Dr. Will Downing (Alex Sharp). These characters and stars are expected to return in Season 2, along with a few additions. GOT alum Alfie Allen has joined the cast of 3 Body Problem Season 2 and will be playing a recurring character, allegedly named Fuzzy Brain. David Yip and Jordan Sunshine have also joined alongside Claudia Doumit and Ellie de Lange, who play Captain Van Rijn and Ayla, respectively.

3 Body Problem returns this year. Follow Collider for more information.