The second season of The Sandman arrives on Netflix with an official release date — and it comes in two parts. Volume 1 premieres on July 3, 2025, followed by Volume 2 on July 24. In total, there will be 11 episodes: six in the first volume and five in the second. With this, the journey of the King of Dreams on the streaming platform comes to an end.
Classic comic book arcs brought to life
In this final season, the series will adapt some of the most anticipated arcs from Neil Gaiman’s original work. Volume 1 covers the arc Season of Mists, where Lucifer abandons Hell and gives the Key to Hell to Morpheus, sparking a power struggle among gods, entities, and realms. Volume 2 will feature The Kindly Ones and The Wake, bringing the saga to a close with both intensity and introspection.
Furthermore, the season will incorporate elements from Brief Lives, introducing the chaotic and charismatic Delirium, played by Esmé Creed-Miles. A fan-favorite, her arrival signals a shift in tone and adds new emotional layers to the story.
The weight of Dream’s choices
The new season picks up just weeks after the events of the previous finale. Dream is trying to leave the past behind while rebuilding the Dreaming. However, he will soon be forced to confront the consequences of his past decisions.
According to showrunner Allan Heinberg, this will be a season of self-confrontation. “Sooner or later, we all have to deal with the fact that many of our struggles are self-inflicted.” Dream must face his arrogance, ignorance, and buried emotions. In doing so, he’ll have to decide what kind of ruler — or being — he wants to be.
A grand — and emotional — farewell
With Tom Sturridge in the lead role and a stellar cast including Steve Coogan, Freddie Fox, Barry Sloane, Jack Gleeson, and Adrian Lester, the season promises to be a worthy conclusion to the series. The teaser released by Netflix showcases new characters, breathtaking settings, and the same poetic tone that defined the first season.
Conclusion
The second season of The Sandman arrives at its end in July, delivering the final journey of Morpheus through dreams, nightmares, and existential reckonings. Ultimately, as the protagonist himself learns, sometimes the hardest battle is accepting that our own choices shape the worlds we live in — both inside and out.
