‘The Sandman’ Season 2 Release Schedule—When Do New Episodes Drop On Netflix?

The second and final season of The Sandman, starring Tom Sturridge, has arrived. The first six episodes are now streaming on Netflix, but what about the rest of the season? This installment will roll out very differently from other shows on the platform, so make sure to keep reading for the full release schedule.

Based on the beloved DC comic series, The Sandman Season 2 will deliver a “thrilling conclusion” to Dream’s story, according to the streamer. “After a fateful reunion with his family, Dream of the Endless (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 synopsis reads.

“To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, gods, monsters, and mortals. But the path to forgiveness is full of unexpected twists and turns, and true absolution may cost Dream everything,” the description continues.

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Season 2 will bring several storylines from the comic books to the screen, including the “Season of Mists,” “Brief Lives,” “The Kindly Ones,” and “The Sandman: Overture” collections. It will also feature standalone stories such as “Tales in the Sand,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “The Song of Orpheus,” “Thermidor,” and “The Tempest” and more.

Unfortunately, the second season also marks the end of the costly series, which reportedly had a $15 million-per-episode budget in 2022. Showrunner Allan Heinberg recently told Netflix’s Tudum that the decision to end the show was due to the limited remaining source material about Dream in the comics.

“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,” Heinberg said. He added that he was grateful Netflix gave the series “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.”

Here’s everything you need to know about The Sandman Season 2 release schedule, including when each volume drops (including the bonus episode), the episode count, how to watch and more.

When Do New Episodes Of The Sandman Season 2 Come Out?

The Sandman Season 2 will be released in three parts over the course of July. The first six episodes (Volume 1) will be available on July 3, followed by Volume 2 (Episodes 7–11) on July 24. Fans will also receive a special bonus episode on July 31, according to the streamer.

How Many Episodes Will Be In The Sandman Season 2?

There will be a total of 12 episodes in the second and final season of The Sandman on Netflix. This is one more episode than the first season of the series, which was released back in August 2022.

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What Is The Sandman Season 2 Release Schedule?

Here is the full release schedule for The Sandman Season 2 on Netflix, along with chapter titles.

Volume 1

• Chapter 1: “Season of Mists” – July 1, 2025
• Chapter 2: “The Ruler of Hell” – July 1, 2025
• Chapter 3: “More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold” – July 1, 2025
• Chapter 4: “Brief Lives” – July 1, 2025
• Chapter 5: “The Song of Orpheus” – July 1, 2025
• Chapter 6: “Family Blood” – July 1, 2025

Volume 2

• Chapter 7: “Time and Night” – July 24, 2025
• Chapter 8: “Fuel for the Fire” – July 24, 2025
• Chapter 9: “The Kindly Ones” – July 24, 2025
• Chapter 10: “Long Live the King” – July 24, 2025
• Chapter 11: “A Tale of Graceful Ends” – July 24, 2025

Special Bonus Episode

• Chapter 12: “Death: The High Cost of Living” – July 31, 2025

How To Watch The Sandman Season 2

To watch the The Sandman Season 2, you’ll need to sign up for a Netflix membership. The streamer currently offers three options: Standard with ads starts at $6.99 per month, standard (no ads) is $15.49 per month, and premium (no ads) is $22.99 per month. You can learn more on Netflix’s plans and pricing site. Unfortunately, Netflix is not offering a free trial at this time.

Check out the official trailer for The Sandman Season 2 below.