Apple’s acclaimed sci-fi hit Dark Matter, starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly, is renewed for season two.

Following the gripping season one finale of “Dark Matter,” Apple TV+ has officially renewed the sci-fi thriller for a second season. The show has received high praise for its top-notch science fiction, thrilling storyline, and outstanding cast. Based on Blake Crouch’s best-selling book, the first season of Dark Matter is now available for streaming worldwide on Apple TV+.

Apple TV Renews Dark Matter for Season 2

Showrunner and author Blake Crouch expressed gratitude to the fans, Apple, Sony, producing partner Matt Tolmach, the cast and crew, and Chicago. He also hinted at the extensive untold story that awaits in the upcoming season. Matt Tolmach, executive producer, shared his pride in bringing Blake’s vision to life and looks forward to continuing the journey in season two.

Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, commended the captivating and thought-provoking nature of “Dark Matter” and expressed excitement for the upcoming season. The show has quickly become a global hit and is considered a crucial part of Apple’s esteemed sci-fi lineup.

Dark Matter is a tale of the untaken path and follows physicist Jason Dessen, portrayed by Joel Edgerton, as he navigates through alternate realities to return to his true family. Sony Pictures Television produces the series, which has been acclaimed as one of the best sci-fi novels of the decade.

The creative team, including creator and showrunner Blake Crouch, will continue crafting the gripping storyline in season two. In addition to his role as the lead actor, Joel Edgerton also serves as an executive producer for the show.

“Dark Matter” joins the impressive lineup of acclaimed sci-fi Apple Original series, including the highly anticipated second seasons of “Silo” and “Severance,” as well as the recently debuted mystery series “Sunny,” and the celebrated epics “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” “Foundation,” “For All Mankind,” and “Invasion.”