‘Dark Matter’ Season 2: Apple TV+ Renews Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly Sci-Fi Series

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Apple TV+ has officially renewed sci-fi series Dark Matter for a second season, following the intense and suspenseful conclusion of its first season. Season one premiered with a two-episode drop on May 8th and released episodes weekly until the ninth episode, the season finale, on June 25th.

Adapted from Blake Crouch’s bestselling novel, Dark Matter follow Jason Dessen, portrayed by Joel Edgerton, a physicist who is suddenly pulled into an alternate version of his life. What begins as a curious exploration of possibilities quickly becomes a desperate struggle to return to his original reality. In a world of infinite possibilities, Jason must confront the most daunting enemy of all: himself. The cast includes Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, and Oakes Fegley.

Reflecting on the success of the first season, Blake Crouch, the show’s creator and author of the original novel, expressed his appreciation: “Thanks to everyone who tuned-in for season one—book fans and new fans—and of course our partners at Apple and Sony, my amazing producing partner, Matt Tolmach, our tremendous cast and crew, and the great city of Chicago—you were so good to us. In the process of writing and filming season one, we discovered that there’s so much more story to tell, and we’ve only scratched the surface of these characters as they fight for survival and to find their way home through a landscape of mind-bending realities. See you in the Box!”

Executive producer Matt Tolmach shared his enthusiasm for the continuation of the series, stating, “Making Dark Matter was a longtime dream, and I’m so proud to see Blake’s vision come to life and to connect with so many people. Seeing the Dessens’ journey resonate with audiences has been extremely gratifying, and we can’t wait to bring more of this world—and others—to life in season two. Huge thanks to Apple TV+, Sony and our amazing cast and crew. Here we go!”

Said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+: “The thought-provoking and gripping Dark Matter has quickly become a global hit, capturing audiences’ imaginations and making it a beloved and integral part of Apple’s world-class sci-fi lineup. We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Blake Crouch, our partners at Sony and the rest of the creative team and cast—led by the remarkable Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly—on a new season that will captivate viewers with more twists and turns as we dive deeper into the mysteries of the multiverse.”

Dark Matter is one of many science fiction projects for Apple TV. The streamer’s sci-fi slate includes Silo and Severance, both of which have second seasons on the way, newly released mystery series Sunny, and epic sagas such as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Foundation, For All Mankind, Invasion, and more.