‘The Sandman’ Season 2 Release Schedule—When Do New Episodes Drop On Netflix?
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The first volume of "The Sandman" Season 2 is streaming on Netflix, but when do the remaining episodes come out? Here's the full release schedule for the final season.
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ByMonica Mercuri, Contributor
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AuthorJul 03, 2025, 10:15am EDTThe Sandman
Tom Sturridge as Dream in episode 203 of The Sandman
COURTESY OF NETFLIX The second and final season of The Sandman, starring Tom Sturridge, has arrived
The first six episodes are now ing on Netflix, but what the rest of the season
This installment will roll out very differently from other shows on the platform, so make sure to keep reading for the full release schedule
Based on the beloved DC comic series, The Sandman Season 2 will der a “thrilling conclusion” to Dream’s story, according to the er. “After a fateful reunion with his family, Dream of the Endless (Sturridge) must face one impossible decision after another as he attempts to himself, his kingdom, and the waking world from the epic fallout of his past misdeeds,” the synopsis reads. “To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, gods, monsters, and mortals
But the path to forgiveness is full of unexpected twists and turns, and true absolution may cost Dream everything,” the description continues
ForbesThe Best New TV Shows Coming To Netflix, Prime And More In July 2025By Monica Mercuri Season 2 will bring several storylines from the comic books to the screen, including the “Season of Mists,” “Brief s,” “The Kindly Ones,” and “The Sandman: Overture” collections
It will also feature standalone stories such as “Tales in the Sand,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “The Song of Orpheus,” “Thermidor,” and “The Tempest” and more
MORE FOR YOU Unfortunately, the second season also marks the end of the costly series, which reportedly had a $15 million-per-episode budget in 2022
Showrunner Allan Heinberg recently told Netflix’s Tudum that the decision to end the show was due to the limited remaining source material Dream in the comics. “The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream’s story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season,” Heinberg said
He added that he was grateful Netflix gave the series "the time and resources to make a faithful adaptation in a way that we hope will surprise and delight the comics’ loyal readers as well as fans of our show. ” Here’s everything you need to know The Sandman Season 2 release schedule, including when each volume drops (including the bonus episode), the episode count, how to watch and more
When Do New Episodes Of The Sandman Season 2 Come Out
The Sandman. (L to R) Tom Sturridge as Dream, Umulisa Gahiga as Nada in episode 201 of The Sandman
ED MILLER/NETFLIX The Sandman Season 2 will be released in three parts over the course of July
The first six episodes (Volume 1) will be available on July 3, ed by Volume 2 (Episodes 7–11) on July 24
Fans will also receive a special bonus episode on July 31, according to the er
How Many Episodes Will Be In The Sandman Season 2
The Sandman. (L to R) Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Donna Preston as Despair, Barry Sloane as
More Destruction, Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium in episode 205 of The Sandman
ED MILLER/NETFLIX There will be a total of 12 episodes in the second and final season of The Sandman on Netflix
This is one more episode than the first season of the series, which was released back in August 2022
ForbesReview: The Sandman Is One Of Netflix’s Best, Boldest, Most Creative Series YetBy Jeff Ewing What Is The Sandman Season 2 Release Schedule
Tom Sturridge as Dream in episode 201 of The Sandman
COURTESY OF NETFLIX Here is the full release schedule for The Sandman Season 2 on Netflix, along with chapter titles
Volume 1 Chapter 1: “Season of Mists” – July 1, 2025 Chapter 2: “The Ruler of Hell" – July 1, 2025 Chapter 3: “More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold” – July 1, 2025 Chapter 4: “Brief s” – July 1, 2025 Chapter 5: “The Song of Orpheus” – July 1, 2025 Chapter 6: “Family Blood” – July 1, 2025 Volume 2 Chapter 7: “Time and Night” – July 24, 2025 Chapter 8: “Fuel for the Fire” – July 24, 2025 Chapter 9: “The Kindly Ones” – July 24, 2025 Chapter 10: “Long the King” – July 24, 2025 Chapter 11: “A Tale of Graceful Ends” – July 24, 2025 Special Bonus Episode Chapter 12: “Death: The High Cost of Living” – July 31, 2025 How To Watch The Sandman Season 2The Sandman. (L to R) Sanjeev Bhaskar as Cain, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar in episode
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ED MILLER/NETFLIX To watch the The Sandman Season 2, you’ll need to for a Netflix membership
The er currently offers three options: Standard with ads starts at $6. 99 per month, standard (no ads) is $15. 49 per month, and premium (no ads) is $22. 99 per month
You can learn more on Netflix’s plans and pricing site
Unfortunately, Netflix is not offering a free trial at this time
Check out the official trailer for The Sandman Season 2 below
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