Shōgun Season 2 begins filming this January:
It’s official — FX’s Shōgun is heading back into production this January, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. After the massive critical and audience success of its first season, the historical epic is gearing up for an even bigger and more ambitious return.
For anyone who somehow missed the first wave — Shōgun took the streaming world by storm earlier this year. Set in feudal Japan, the show blended breathtaking cinematography, intricate politics, and powerful performances — particularly from Hiroyuki Sanada, who not only starred as Lord Yoshii Toranaga but also served as a producer. The series quickly became one of FX and Hulu’s biggest hits, earning glowing reviews and sparking endless online discussions about loyalty, honor, and power.
Now, with cameras set to roll again in January, speculation is already buzzing about where the story will go next. While the first season wrapped up James Clavell’s original novel pretty neatly, insiders suggest the creative team has found a way to expand the universe — possibly exploring new political rivalries, fresh alliances, and the aftermath of Toranaga’s rise.
FX hasn’t revealed much about the returning cast or exact release window, but given how meticulous the production is (and how stunning Season 1 looked), it’s safe to expect another masterpiece worth waiting for.
So yes — sharpen those katanas, rewatch the first season, and prepare to be pulled back into the world of power, betrayal, and samurai honor. Shōgun Season 2 begins filming this January, and if the first run was any indication, this next chapter is going to be nothing short of spectacular.
