BREAKING: Netflix has just confirmed the highly anticipated premiere date for Season 2 of its acclaimed anime series, Devil May Cry. Fans of the hit fantasy video game adaptation can mark their calendars for May 12, 2026, as revealed during the 2025 Game Awards and shared on the show’s official social media channels.
This announcement comes just months after the release of an electrifying teaser trailer that has fans buzzing with excitement. The first season, which debuted on April 3, 2025, quickly became a global sensation, boasting an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have praised it for its vibrant storytelling and action-packed sequences, describing it as “a bloody memorable first impression.”
In a gripping twist, Season 2 will plunge viewers into a fierce war between worlds, as Dante, the demon-hunting protagonist voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, confronts his estranged twin brother Vergil, portrayed by Robbie Daymond. The stakes rise as sinister forces attempt to breach the portal between the human and demon realms, placing the fate of both worlds in Dante’s hands.
According to series creator Adi Shankar, the upcoming season will feature a “very different” stylistic and tonal approach, particularly with Vergil taking center stage. Fans can expect an intensified narrative that digs deeper into the complex relationship between the brothers.
The series, based on the popular video game franchise from Capcom, centers around Dante’s relentless pursuit to thwart a demonic invasion led by the nefarious White Rabbit and confronts challenges from the DARKCOM lieutenant, Mary Ann Arkham, whom he nicknames “Lady.”
With the release date fast approaching, viewers are eager to see how the story unfolds and what new challenges await Dante and Vergil. As anticipation builds, social media is already buzzing with discussions about the series’ return.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the premiere, and prepare for a thrilling ride in the world of Devil May Cry. As excitement surges, this is a perfect moment for fans to share and discuss their favorite moments from the first season and what they hope to see in the new chapter.
