Netflix has raised the bar for its recent Original series. One of such beautiful creations is returning for its second season. ‘The Umbrella Academy Season 2’ has been greenlit, and fans are super-excited about it. Netflix’s superhero drama is an adaptation of the comic book series of the same name.

The black-comedy revolves around a family of adopted sibling superheroes. Based in 1989, The Umbrella Academy begins as forty-three give birth at the same time, despite being pregnant in the first place. Seven of them are chosen from the forty-three children and now possess superpowers.

The story of the series follows these seven extraordinary kids. Billionaire Sir Reginald Hargreeves adopts and trains them, who are now called – The Umbrella Academy. The first season of The Umbrella Academy receives much love all across the globe. Its cringe-worthy storyline makes it even more interesting to watch. Moreover, it also makes it stand out from any other show.

The Umbrella Academy Season 2: Renewal

The first season of the show is still new as it recently released in February of this year. Showrunners have received an overwhelming response for the show. This led to the early renewal of the critically-acclaimed show. Moreover, the news was declared via Netflix’s official social media handles.



The announcement came along with a small teaser. The teaser is exciting, and we know what’s going to happen next. Moreover, as per reports, filming for the show will also start soon. To be specific, the cast and crew will come along to create the new season in May 2019.

The Umbrella Academy Season 2: Who’s Coming Back?

As the teaser suggests, the main cast of the show will return in Season 2. The seven superheroes of The Umbrella Academy will revive their roles. This includes Emmy Raven-Lampman, Tom Hopper and David Castañeda. Alongside Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, and Justin H. Min. We may also get to see many new characters in the upcoming season.



Other than the actors, Steve Blackman remains the showrunner of the series. Moreover, comic book writer Gerard Way and illustrator Gabriel Bá will be back in the production team. Many other parts of the cast and crew will continue their involvement in the show.

The Umbrella Academy Season 2: What Will Happen Next?

The show got dramatic by the end of it. As Vanya fires an errant bolt of destruction into the sky, which eventually hits the moon. Huge chunks of the moon begin to rain down on our planet causing the apocalypse. The siblings then decide to travel back to the past and try to stop the apocalypse. The Umbrella Academy will now relive their teenage-life as they return back in time.

The story of the new season will now focus on the seven superheroes trying to stop the apocalypse. Now they know what’s coming for them in the future and will now act accordingly. The new teaser confirms the same as The Umbrella Academy use their powers and get back in time. Moreover, it also suggests that the new season will continue the story from where it left.

The Umbrella Academy Season 2: Release Date

The first and fresh Season premiered a few months ago in February 2019. The filming for the same had begun a year before in January 2019. Productions for the new season are yet to start and is expected to begin by May of this year. Thus, guessing a firm release date is difficult at the moment.

However, as Season 1 took almost a year to release after the filming began, Season 2 may also take nearly the same time. Hence, we can expect the season to premiere by the Summer of 2020 or even earlier.

The Umbrella Academy released with a bang on Netflix. It became popular in no time and has a huge fan following. Along with the fans, the critics also admire the superhero series. Hence, the admirers now have very high expectations from The Umbrella Academy Season 2. Moreover, we hope that the new installment is as impressive as the debut.