But is it actually true? Let's dive in.
It’s been a little over a week since Paramount+ made it official through none other than Michael C. Hall himself, that Dexter: Resurrection has been renewed for a second season. The announcement brought huge relief to fans who, for more than a month after the season finale, were waiting for confirmation.
Thankfully, this time there’s no need to worry about another “un-renewal” like what happened with Dexter: Original Sin. Season 2 is happening, and it’s already in motion.
Unlike the uncertain situation with Original Sin, the circumstances surrounding Dexter: Resurrection’s renewal are completely different. The writers’ room officially opened in early October, confirming that the creative team is already hard at work shaping the next chapter of Dexter’s story. That alone is enough to assure fans that development is moving forward smoothly.
Naturally, this leads to the question everyone’s asking: when will Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 premiere? While showrunner Clyde Phillips recently discussed filming plans and hinted that the series might arrive later than fans hoped, a new report from Forbes stirred excitement by suggesting an earlier release.
According to the article, based on past production timelines and the usual gap between writers’ room openings and premieres, Season 2 could be targeting a summer 2026 release, possibly July, exactly a year after Season 1 debuted.
However, as exciting as that sounds, it doesn’t appear to be the case. In a recent interview on the Dissecting Dexter podcast, Clyde Phillips clarified the actual timeline. He confirmed that the writers’ room will open on October 6, (as it actually happened) and filming is scheduled to begin in spring 2026. This means that production will still be underway during the summer months, making a June, July, or August premiere virtually impossible.
Instead, Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 is expected to return as part of the fall 2026 TV schedule, most likely in September or October. This aligns with Paramount’s potential plan to connect the show’s comeback with the 20th anniversary of the original Dexter, which first premiered on October 1st of 2006. It could be fitting move that ties the legacy of the original series to the revival’s next chapter.
So, what’s the verdict? The Forbes theory, while interesting, doesn’t quite match up with the facts revealed by Clyde Phillips. The wait for Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 might be a little longer than fans hoped, but the payoff will be worth it. The series is expected to make its grand return in late 2026, just in time to celebrate two decades of Dexter.