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After a huge adventure Skull IslandFans have been expecting even more from Kong, one of the greatest Titans on the planet. With the loose threads still not resolved, we hoped Netflix would renew the show. However, we're now more than a year after release, and it's not looking good for the future. Here's an updated guide to what we know.
For those who missed it, Skull Island It is an animated series that is a sequel to the 2017 film Kong: Skull Island but a prequel to Godzilla vs. Kong. It is produced by Legendary Television and executive produced by Brad Graeber, Jane Chambers, Brian Duffield, Jacob Robinson, and Thomas Tull. Brian Duffield is also the writer of the series.
Powerhouse Animation, the company behind shows like Netflix blood of zeus, CastlevaniaAnd Masters of the Universe: Revelationis also behind the animation of Skull Island.
Skull Island Season 2 Netflix Renewal Status:
Official Netflix status: Pending (Last Updated: 23/06/2023)
Our Renewal Forecast: Possibly cancelled
Unlike many Netflix Original animated titles, this series hasn't been given an upfront order of multiple seasons. This is often the case with titles because of the long runway for animated series, which can take years of development and production before hitting our screens.
A year after release, it's not looking good, other than a few hopeful updates from the show's creator Brian Duffield. Due to long production times, we usually get news of renewals for animated titles within a few months of release.
That doesn't mean we won't get any information about the show's future.
In October 2023, Duffield attended New York Comic Con and revealed that Season 2 was “completely written” (via comicbook.com And Cartoonbase) but he also said he's “waiting for the green light from Netflix to continue the season.”
The most recent update we received from Duffield was in May 2024, in which he responded to a fan who had the following three questions:
“1) Any update on Season 2 of Skull Island?
2) You said you would make an animated Godzilla movie for the MonsterVerse. Would you make one for Kong as well?
3) Also, what are your thoughts on handling a live-action MonsterVerse project involving Kong, Godzilla, or both?
on which Brian responded to,
“1) I'm waiting for the call, maybe heard a comic but not sure where it is.
2) I feel like I’ve told my story with Kong in this version of the MonsterVerse, and I feel satisfied now.
3) I think everyone currently involved is doing a great job and I don't know what I would add to the party.”
We also checked out the various cast members who worked on Season 1 and found that most of them had moved on to different projects and, in most cases, new companies.
How Skull Island Featured on Netflix?
Sadly, the show failed to break into the global top 10 after its debut, but remained in the daily top 10 in various countries for 15 days before dropping out completely. FlixpatrolIn 2012, the show entered the daily TV top 10 in 47 countries, and in the United States it remained in the top 10 for 5 days before dropping out.
If we compare this to an animated show that has been renewed, e.g. Blue Eye SamuraiWe may possibly see the show possibly not reach the renewal threshold. According to the Netflix engagement report for 2023, Skull Island It was watched for 13.80 million hours over the entire year, which equates to 4.5 million views. Blue Eye Samurai It was watched for 73.5 million hours, which is equivalent to 11.60 million views.
What to expect from Skull Island season 2 renewal
There are some major loose threads in the story that need to be told in the second season. Skull Island,
Charlie was captured by a masked girl who warned him that he would pay a price for whatever he had to do with Kong. The masked girl possibly belongs to the tribe of Kong worshippers who were seen in Kong: Skull Island, the Iwi tribe. If he befriends the tribe, he may be able to get their forgiveness, but most importantly, Kong's forgiveness.
Image: Skull Island – Legendary Pictures / Warner Television
The dog is still missing, and nowhere to be seen. As for Mike, it is still unclear whether he managed to escape the island. Given his injuries, it is vital that either the Iwi tribe finds him or he is taken to a hospital on the mainland.
Image: Skull Island – Legendary Pictures / Warner Television
Annie wakes up two weeks later to find she's returned to the mainland, but with Dog missing, she'll want to head back to Skull Island to find him and the rest of her friends. At least with the Squid Titan dead, that'll be easier than ever.
There's always a constant battle at the top of Skull Island's hierarchy. A new season would likely introduce a new Titan, ready to fight the king of all apes.
Image: Skull Island – Legendary Pictures / Warner Television
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