Summary
Arcaneseason 2 will now see the end of the Netflix animated series.Arcaneis an animated show based on Riot Games’League of Legends, telling the story of twochampions who must battle forces of power and evil that threaten to rip their worlds apart. Season 1 debuted 9 episodes in the fall of 2021, and has since been confirmed for a second season.Arcaneseason 2is now set for release in November 2024.
Netflixhas now confirmed thatArcaneseason 2 will be its last season. Netflix made this announcement in conjunction with the release of the season 2 trailer. Within the video, Netflix put “witness the final chapter” on screen, indicating that the upcoming episodes will wrap up the adult animated show.
Why Would Netflix Cancel Arcane?
Arcane Seemed Like A Show Netflix Would Want To Continue
Netflix’s cancellation ofArcaneis a somewhat baffling announcement, especially when done so abruptly in the trailer. Season 1 has a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and an audience approval nearly as high, at 96%. It had only nine episodes, all less than 45 minutes in length, giving audiences less than 7 hours ofArcanecontent. Given this short run time, one would think that Netflix would want to keep extending the series to further the story for the already-loved show.
Secondly, Netflix endingArcaneafter two seasons sees the streamer going against the grain ofvideo game adaptations. It seems that every other major streamer — including, for example, Prime Video and Max — is leaning into their video game-based content. Shows such asThe Last of UsandFallouthave reached immense levels of popularity, driving forward more video game adaptations. This trend would suggest that a producing giant like Netflix would want to continue a show likeArcane, especially when it is getting such good reviews.
Because theArcanefinal season information was delivered in the context of the season 2 trailer release, Netflix has not yet stated a reason for canceling it. One potential culprit may lie in the fact that animated shows are time-consuming and expensive to make. Netflix has several major shows in the works, includingWednesdayseason 2,Stranger Thingsseason 5,One Pieceseason 2, andAvatar: The Last Airbenderseasons 2 and 3. As great asArcaneis, this busy slate indicates Netflix may be choosing to emphasize other projects in lieu of the well-regarded adult animated show.
Arcane
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Arcane is an animated series set in the League of Legends universe, debuting in 2021. It explores the conflict between the affluent city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun. Central to the story are two sisters whose allegiance to opposing sides of a technological and ideological war strains their bond.
