Apple TV recently revealed the trailer for Dark Matter season 2 at Comic Con — the new season premiere’s later this month
Starring and executive produced by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, season two premieres Friday, August 28
What we know about Dark Matter season 2
There’s a useful summary in the latest press release. While we’ve shared some of it before, it’s useful to have a focus on what audiences can expect at the end of the month.
First, a reminder the show is based on the blockbuster novel by New York Times bestselling author Blake Crouch — who also created the series and serves as showrunnerThe 10-episode second season premieres globally on Friday, August 28, 2026 on Apple TV with the first episode, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 30, 2026.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release this year, it’s a story about the road not taken. In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived.
Season two picks up with the Dessens as they settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe, until the unimaginable forces them to run once again. As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, and their son Charlie (Oakes Fegley) starves for a sense of stability as their family is threatened. Elsewhere, Amanda (Alice Braga) and Ryan (Jimmi Simpson) join forces in a desperate attempt to find their way home. With Blair (Amanda Brugel) determined to stop him, Leighton (Dayo Okeniyi) relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world.
In addition to Edgerton and Connelly, the ensemble cast returning for season two includes Braga, Simpson, Okeniyi, Fegley and Brugel.
Not only is there a trailer (below) but the press release also covers the show’s new podcast.