MOVIE NEWS – After a three-year break, Dream is ready to reclaim the screen: Netflix has released a teaser trailer and premiere dates for the long-awaited second—and final—season of The Sandman. Based on Neil Gaiman’s cult-favorite comic, the dark fantasy series will end with a two-part second season. Volume One, featuring six episodes, drops on July 3, while Volume Two, with five more episodes, follows on July 24.

The one-minute teaser debuted alongside a set of first-look images hinting at the dramatic conclusion to Dream’s saga. Tom Sturridge reprises his role as the Dream King, joined once more by his Endless siblings: Kirby as Death, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, and Donna Preston as Despair. According to the official synopsis, their long-overdue family gathering triggers a chain of challenges for Dream, who must protect himself, his kingdom, and the waking world from the consequences of his own past. His path to redemption will be filled with unexpected detours—and true forgiveness might cost him everything.

Allan Heinberg, the showrunner, told Netflix Tudum that Season 2 picks up just weeks after the Season 1 finale, which aired in August 2022. That episode saw Dream reconnect with his estranged wife, Calliope (played by Melissanthi Mahut), for the first time since the death of their son, Orpheus. She expressed her hope of visiting Dream’s realm again—but the next episodes will span far more ground. From Destiny’s garden to the depths of Hell, through the Heart of the Dreaming, all the way to ancient Greece and revolutionary France, fans can expect a rich and varied journey to wrap up the series.

The Hourglass Is Almost Empty for the Dream King

Time is running out for the King of Dreams. In January, Netflix confirmed that The Sandman would not return after Season 2, even though there’s still ample source material. The announcement came amid sexual misconduct allegations aimed at Neil Gaiman, executive producer on the series alongside David S. Goyer. Gaiman denied the accusations, saying: “I’m far from perfect, but I have never had non-consensual sexual contact with anyone. Ever.”

According to Heinberg, the decision to end the show was made before production began on the second season. The creators felt they had just enough story left from the comics to support one final arc focused entirely on Dream. “We’re immensely thankful to Netflix for allowing us to come back and craft a faithful adaptation that we hope surprises and delights both fans of the comics and our series,” said Heinberg.

Source: MovieWeb