Devil May Cry Season 2 is set to premiere in 2026. Find out what happens next in the sequel and when the new season will launch on Netflix.
The anime adaptation of Capcom’s cult series Devil May Cry returns for its next round in 2026. Netflix has now revealed not only the official release date for Season 2, but also shared a first trailer that sets the tone for new high-stakes battles. Here is a full overview of everything currently known about the continuation.
When does Devil May Cry Season 2 release?
According to Netflix, the second season of Devil May Cry will launch worldwide on May 12, 2026. At release, both the German dub and the original audio with German subtitles will once again be available. This puts the sequel almost exactly one year after the premiere of Season 1, which debuted in April 2025. South Korean studio Mir is returning to handle production.
What does the new Season 2 trailer show?
- Warning: The following paragraph contains minor spoilers and story details. If you want to avoid any information about Season 2, skip the section below.
The first teaser trailer offers a short but striking glimpse at the upcoming episodes. Once again, the focus is on demon hunter Dante, who this time is forced to face a deeply personal enemy: his twin brother Vergil. The preview promises not only varied combat encounters, but also a stronger emotional focus. Vergil, long believed to be dead, is clearly alive and ready for confrontation.
Season 2: Direction, writing, and style of the sequel
Adi Shankar once again serves as director, having already led the first season as well as Netflix’s Castlevania adaptation. He is also returning as a writer alongside Alex Larsen. Animation studio Mir, known for productions such as Lookism and The Legend of Korra, continues to handle the visual side of the series. According to Netflix, Season 2 will retain the visual style of the first season, including its elaborate fight choreography and dark atmosphere.
How does the series fit into the Devil May Cry timeline?
The Netflix series marks the second anime adaptation of the Devil May Cry games. An earlier version was released in Japan in 2007, but only ran for a single season. The new series picks up key themes from the games while deviating from the source material in certain details. According to Netflix, the lore of the video game series is being more freely interpreted and expanded.
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Dante remains at the center of the story, fighting a demonic threat largely on his own. In the background, the demon king Mundus is pulling the strings, attempting once again to conquer Earth after his defeat by Dante’s father Sparda. The conflict with Vergil also suggests that Dante’s family past will play a much larger role going forward.
Devil May Cry: A look back at Season 1
Despite some initial skepticism, the first season impressed critics with stylized combat, strong animation, and a dark reinterpretation of the familiar story. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series achieved a score of 96 percent. The positive reception led Netflix to commission a second season shortly after the show’s debut.
The first season of Netflix’s anime adaptation of Devil May Cry follows demon hunter Dante, who works as a mercenary operating between the human world and the demonic dimension. The story begins with a brutal heist at the Vatican, where the mysterious White Rabbit steals a powerful sword and reveals his plan to destroy the barrier between worlds, triggering a demonic invasion.
This puts Dante at the center of the conflict, drawing the attention of the secret government organization DARKCOM, led by Vice President Baines. They place a bounty on Dante, believing his amulet to be the key to opening the portal.
The ending of Season 1
Over the course of eight episodes, Dante battles waves of demons, forms a fragile alliance with DARKCOM lieutenant Mary Ann “Lady” Arkham, and ultimately loses trust in her when she sedates him at the end of the season, believing he is too dangerous. The season concludes with the looming opening of the gate between worlds and an unresolved cliffhanger that calls both Dante’s role and the future of humanity into question.
Outlook: What can we expect in Season 2?
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In addition to the long-awaited brotherly clash between Dante and Vergil, fans can once again expect elaborately staged action and new threats from the underworld. How the relationship between the brothers evolves and what role Mundus will ultimately play remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the sequel will further expand the universe and dive deeper into the mythology that defines the game series.
Devil May Cry Season 2 premieres on May 12, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Until then, there is plenty of time to revisit the first season or experience Capcom’s original game series firsthand.
