How many episodes are in The Sandman season 2?

The highly anticipated second season of The Sandman is now available to stream globally on Netflix, as of today (July 3) reports the Mirror US.

This new instalment marks the final chapter for the fantasy drama, which is based on the acclaimed DC Comics series by Neil Gaiman.

In a newly released description, Netflix has teased what fans can expect from the upcoming season. The synopsis reads: "After a fateful reunion with his family, Dream of the Endless (played by Tom Sturridge) must face one impossible decision after another as he attempts to save himself, his kingdom, and the waking world from the epic fallout of his past misdeeds."

The blurb continues: "To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, gods, monsters, and mortals."

However, the path to forgiveness is fraught with unexpected twists and turns, and true absolution may come at a great cost to Dream. "Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series, the second season of The Sandman will tell Dream's story arc in full to its thrilling conclusion."

How many episodes are in The Sandman season 2?

The episode count for The Sandman season 2 has also been revealed. The first season, released in 2022, comprised 11 episodes, with the initial 10 episodes dropping simultaneously and a bonus episode following a couple of weeks later.

Fans will be delighted to learn that season 2 will feature a total of 12 episodes, including a bonus episode. Nevertheless, there's a catch - the season will be split into two parts, leaving fans with an agonising wait between the first and second halves of the season.

Furthermore, there will be an additional wait for the series finale.

When are episodes of The Sandman season 2 released on Netflix?

Fervent fans of the hit series should mark their calendars as the first six episodes will drop on July 3 at 8am British Summer Time (BST), synchronising with midnight Pacific Standard Time (PT) and 3am Eastern Standard Time (ET).

The following set, from episodes seven to 11, will be available on July 24 at the same times: 8am BST, midnight PT, and 3am ET.

The concluding bonus chapter, episode 12, will grace screens on July 31 at 8am BST, midnight PT, and 3am ET.

While being released simultaneously worldwide, regional timing will differ due to varying time zones.

Here's a breakdown of The Sandman season 2 episode release timetable:

- Episode 1. Season of Mists - July 3.

- Episode 2. The Ruler of Hell - July 3.

- Episode 3. More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold - July 3.

- Episode 4. Brief Lives - July 3.

- Episode 5. The Song of Orpheus - July 3.

- Episode 6. Family Blood - July 3.

- Episode 7. Time and Night - July 24.

- Episode 8. Fuel for the Fire - July 24.

- Episode 9. The Kindly Ones - July 24.

- Episode 10. Long Live the King - July 24.

- Episode 11. A Tale of Graceful Ends - July 24.

- Episode 12. Death: The High Cost of Living - July 31.

Showrunner Allan Heinberg has previously mentioned regarding the show's culmination: "The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream's story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season."

He shared with Tudum: "We are extremely grateful to Netflix for bringing the team back together and giving us the time and resources to make a faithful adaptation in a way that we hope will surprise and delight the comics' loyal readers as well as fans of our show."

The upcoming second season is set to bring to life various narratives from the original comics, including Season of Mists, Brief Lives, The Kindly Ones, and The Sandman: Overture.

In addition to these arcs, standalone stories such as Tales in the Sand, The Song of Orpheus, Thermidor, The Tempest, and A Midsummer Night's Dream are slated to be woven into the new episodes.

Moreover, the production team has hinted at some unexpected twists in store for those familiar with the intricate universe of Dream.

The Sandman season 2, part 1 is released on Netflix on July 3