Trending Now - Netflix's Devil May Cry Animated Series Season 2 Launches May 12

WHO:

Engadget - Adi Shankar is the series creator and showrunner of the animated adaptation of Devil May Cry.

Engadget - Studio Mir is the animation studio handling the series.

WHAT:

Engadget - Netflix's animated adaptation of Devil May Cry is returning for a second season.

Engadget - The first season of Devil May Cry garnered more than 5 million views in its first four days of release.

Collider - A new trailer for Season 2 features Dante battling his long-lost brother and other demonic threats.

WHERE:

Engadget - The series is available on Netflix.

WHEN:

Engadget - The second season of Devil May Cry is set to launch on May 12, 2026.

Engadget - A short teaser for the second season was released several months prior to the announcement.

WHY:

Engadget - Adi Shankar stated that Season 2 would show the character Dante "embrace more of the iconic badassery fans of the game expect."

HOW:

Engadget - The animation for the series is being handled by Studio Mir, known for its work on The Legend of Korra and other animated series.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 19:24 UTC)

Netflix's animated adaptation of Devil May Cry is set to return for a second seasMay 12th, following the success of its first season, which attracted over 5 million views within just four days of release. Adi Shankar, the series creator and showrunner, promises that this new season will showcase Dante embracing more of the iconic badassery that fans of the game expect, with a new trailer featuring him battling his long-lost brother and other demonic threats. The animation for the series is being produced by Studio Mir, renowned for its work on The Legend of Korra and other popular animated projects.