The demon-slaying party isn’t over yet. Netflix dropped the news this Thursday that Devil May Cry’s anime adaptation is getting a second season, set to premiere globally on May 12, 2026. For fans who’ve been riding the high since the first season’s debut, this announcement confirms what many hoped for after the show’s impressive performance.
When the series launched on April 3rd with eight episodes, it wasn’t just another video game adaptation trying to find its footing. The show crashed into Netflix’s Global Top 10 at number 4, racking up 5.3 million views in its first three days and breaking into the top 10 across 87 countries. Those numbers speak to something the Devil May Cry community has known all along: Dante’s stylish demon hunting translates remarkably well to the screen when handled with care.
⚔️ DEVIL MAY CRY
⚔️ Season 2
⚔️ May 12, 2026 pic.twitter.com/gI8ZOsusRv— Netflix (@netflix) December 12, 2025
The creative powerhouse behind the chaos
Studio Mir continues leading production for season two, which should come as great news for anyone who appreciated the first season’s visual execution. The Korean animation studio has proven they understand how to capture the franchise’s signature blend of over-the-top action and dark atmosphere. Adi Shankar and Alex Larsen return as writers, maintaining the creative continuity that helped the show find its voice.
What makes this production particularly interesting for longtime fans is Shankar’s vision of connecting Devil May Cry to his “bootleg multiverse” alongside Castlevania. It’s an ambitious move that could open doors for crossover potential down the line, though for now, each series maintains its distinct identity.
Star-studded voice cast returns
The vocal talent lineup remains unchanged, which means we’re getting Johnny Yong Bosch and Toshiyuki Morikawa back as Dante in English and Japanese respectively. Hiroaki Hirata continues voicing Vergil in Japanese, while Fumiko Orikasa and Scout Taylor-Compton return as Lady. The English version also features the late Kevin Conroy’s final performance, adding emotional weight to the production.
The series doesn’t shy away from its roots either. That opening sequence set to Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin'” became an instant talking point, perfectly capturing the franchise’s early 2000s energy while tracks from Evanescence round out the nostalgic yet fitting soundtrack choices.
With over a year until the premiere, there’s plenty of time to revisit season one or finally dive into the games that started it all. Either way, May 2026 can’t come soon enough.
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