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Hulu Reveals First Look at Highly-Anticipated 'Shōgun' Season 2
The sweeping samurai epic is set to continue filming in Vancouver for the next six months.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Hulu and FX's historical drama series Shōgun has begun production on its second season, with the show's stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis spotted filming new scenes in Vancouver. While the plot details for Season 2 are being kept under wraps, fans can expect the same talented writing team to deliver another captivating chapter in this sweeping samurai epic.
Why it matters
Shōgun was a breakout hit for Hulu when it premiered in 2024, adapting the classic James Clavell novel. The renewal for a second and third season demonstrates the strong demand from viewers for more of this historical drama set in feudal Japan. As one of the few major historical TV shows currently in production, Shōgun Season 2 is highly anticipated by fans of the genre.
The details
Production on Shōgun Season 2 has begun in Vancouver, with the show expected to film for at least the next six months. Local reports have spotted lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis on set, though the specific plot details for the new season remain under wraps. The writing team, led by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, is returning to continue the story beyond the events of the first season's adaptation of Clavell's novel.
- Shōgun Season 1 premiered on Hulu in 2024.
- Hulu renewed the series for a second and third season shortly after the first season's success.
- Production on Shōgun Season 2 has now begun in Vancouver and is expected to continue filming for the next six months.
The players
Hiroyuki Sanada
A veteran Japanese actor who stars as the lead role in Shōgun.
Cosmo Jarvis
A British actor who co-stars alongside Sanada in the lead role in Shōgun.
Rachel Kondo
The showrunner and head writer for Shōgun, leading the writing team for Season 2.
Justin Marks
A writer and producer who is part of the creative team behind Shōgun Season 2.
What’s next
Hulu is expected to announce additional casting for Shōgun Season 2 in the coming months as production continues in Vancouver.
The takeaway
Shōgun has proven to be a breakout hit for Hulu, with the streamer taking a risk to expand the series beyond its initial single-season adaptation. The continued production of this sweeping historical drama highlights the strong demand from viewers for high-quality period pieces set in unique cultural settings like feudal Japan.
