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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 Body Problem season 2 on Netflix confirmed or cancelled?
Netflix took the audience by storm after they dropped the sci-fi series 3 Body Problem in early 2024. Since the show came out, there have been speculations whether fans will get any new season or not. However, the OTT-platform platform has officially announced the return of the show. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack The groundwork before India mounts a strike at Pakistan India considers closing airspace to Pakistani carriers amid rising tensions Cold Start: India's answer to Pakistan's nuclear threats The show, which is based on Cixin Liu's Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, will return to complete the adaptation of the remaining novels, including The Dark Forest . Production to begin in Hungary in July 2025 A Collider report cited the filing made with the Hungarian National Film Office that produces 3 Body Problem Seasons 2 and 3 will happen consecutively. Reportedly, the shooting for the next two seasons will begin on July 8, 2025 and continue until August 2, 2027. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Living in Pune? Don't Buy Hearing Aids Before Reading This Learn More Undo The series is expected to move from their original UK base to Hungary since the country gives a 30 per cent tax rebate incentive. This shift will likely save the production millions and, thereby, increase the budget's reach. The budget for both seasons is estimated at $267 million and roughly $80 million were recovered through indirect subsidies. The first season cost around $160 million and was filmed across the UK, Spain, Panama, and the United States. Although the specifics have not been disclosed, the filming of the show is expected to be shot at international locations again. Live Events Also Read : US influencer, who once sold fart in jars, is leaving US after breakup with senator boyfriend Back-to-back filming aims to avoid delays The streaming platform reasoned that they will be shooting seasons 2 and 3 consecutively to maintain momentum and avoid gaps between seasons, something which have plagued other large-scale productions. This move will allow for a smoother post-production schedule and potentially quicker release timelines. The Season 2 of the show will likely be released in late 2026. Showrunners tease a 'bonkers' season ahead Showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss, who are also the makers of the epic drama Game of Thrones , promised that Season 2 would ratchet up the stakes. Weiss said that the story gets 'really wild' and in the best way. He added that working with the conceptually complex novel like The Dark Forest was a challenging task, but the team was determined to stick to the essence of Liu's vision without being an overwhelming watch. Also Read : 'Most tortured relationship': Here's how Christie Brinkley found out about ex Peter Cook's affair with teenager FAQs 1 . Is Season 2 of 3 Body Problem cancelled? No. Netflix has formally announced 3 Body Problem will be back for Season 2 and a third and last season. 2 . When will 3 Body Problem Season 2 come out? Production starts in July 2025 and will continue until August 2027. Based on this schedule, Season 2 might be anticipated by late 2026.
Business Upturn
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
3 Body Problem Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on April 25, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated April 25, 2025, 16:43 IST Netflix's 3 Body Problem has captivated sci-fi fans with its ambitious adaptation of Liu Cixin's Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. After a thrilling first season, anticipation for Season 2 is sky-high. Here's everything we know about the 3 Body Problem Season 2 release date, cast, plot details, and more. 3 Body Problem Season 2 Release Date Speculation While Netflix has not announced an official release date for 3 Body Problem Season 2, production updates provide clues about its potential premiere. Filming is set to begin in early June 2025 at Shepperton Studios in London, with Seasons 2 and 3 being shot back-to-back, continuing through February 2027. Given the first season's nine-month filming period and extensive post-production for visual effects, a release in early to mid-2026 is likely. Some optimistic reports suggest a late 2025 release, but this seems ambitious given the production timeline. 3 Body Problem Season 2 Expected Cast Based on the Season 1 finale and production updates, here are the key actors likely to reprise their roles: Eiza González as Auggie Salazar, the nanotechnology expert and Oxford Five member. Jovan Adepo as Saul Durand, whose role as a Wallfacer will likely expand. Jess Hong as Jin Cheng, a brilliant scientist grappling with the failed Staircase Project. Benedict Wong as Detective Da Shi, the fan-favorite investigator. Liam Cunningham as Thomas Wade, the tough intelligence leader. Sea Shimooka as Sophon, the enigmatic San-Ti representative. Marlo Kelly as Tatiana Haas, a mysterious figure tied to the alien threat. Saamer Usmani as Raj Varma, a naval officer with a key role in humanity's defense. 3 Body Problem Season 2 Potential Plot 3 Body Problem Season 2 is expected to adapt The Dark Forest , the second book in Liu Cixin's trilogy, while continuing to weave in elements from Death's End . The first season introduced the San-Ti, an alien race set to invade Earth in four centuries, and ended with humanity facing existential challenges. Here's what the plot might entail: The Wallfacer Program: Saul Durand's new role as a Wallfacer will be central, as he develops secret strategies to counter the San-Ti, whose sophons monitor humanity's every move. His reluctance to embrace this responsibility will likely drive significant character development. Humanity's Response: After the failure of Jin Cheng's Staircase Project, Season 2 will explore new plans to prepare for the San-Ti invasion. The Dark Forest hypothesis, which posits that civilizations remain silent to avoid hostile aliens, will shape the narrative, emphasizing stealth and survival. Time Jumps and New Characters: Liu's novels feature significant time jumps, and the series may introduce new characters or age existing ones to reflect the passage of time. The showrunners have already deviated from the books by setting much of the story in the UK and diversifying the cast, so expect creative adaptations. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
South China Morning Post
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
China's sci-fi industry shoots for the stars as Beijing pushes ‘quality' growth
When Alida Guo first discovered Liu Cixin's groundbreaking sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem in high school, she was captivated. The plot proved so irresistible that she hid a copy behind her history textbooks, turning classes into covert missions to decode the 'Trisolaran crisis' – named after the fictional alien civilisation that threatens Earth. Advertisement 'The physics element went over my head, but the story stuck with me – it's so Chinese that it resonates, yet so visionary that it challenges how we see tomorrow. That's why sci-fi matters,' said Guo, who is now 24 years old and works at a robotics company in the southern city of Shenzhen. Like many Chinese of her generation, Guo discovered science fiction through the award-winning 2008 novel – the first in Liu Cixin's Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. It became her gateway into the sci-fi world, inspiring her to explore more books, TV series and films in the popular genre. As more people chart a similar path, China's sci-fi market has blossomed into the booming industry it is today, making it a potential growth point for consumption. Advertisement The industry saw 108.96 billion yuan (US$15 billion) in revenue in 2024, a 65.4 per cent increase compared to five years earlier, according to a report released on March 29 at the annual China Science Fiction Convention in Beijing.
