The Day of the Jackal — Season 2 (2026)

Overview of The Day of the Jackal Season 2

The Day of the Jackal is a British spy thriller created by Ronan Bennett, based on the novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth. The first season premiered in November 2024 on Sky Atlantic and Peacock. In December 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, with its premiere scheduled for 2027 (though some sources indicate 2026, 2027 is officially confirmed).

Plot

The second season will continue the story of the mysterious hitman known as the Jackal (Eddie Redmayne), who, after the events of the first season finale, is in hiding and trying to return to his normal life. His past haunts him, and he is forced to take on a new contract that may be his last. Meanwhile, new characters, including an agent played by Veruche Opia, attempt to track down the Jackal.

Cast

• Eddie Redmayne — The Jackal
• Veruche Opia — new series regular role
• Pablo Schreiber — new series regular role
• Matt Bomer — guest star (role undisclosed)

Crew

• Showrunner: Ronan Bennett (season 1); a new writer has been brought in for season 2
• Director: Brian Kirk (season 1); directorial lineup for season 2 is being finalized
• Producer: Les Steele
• Executive Producers: Eddie Redmayne, Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, and others
• Studio: Carnival Films (Universal International Studios)

Franchise Timeline

The series is an adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's novel The Day of the Jackal (1971). There is also a 1973 film of the same name directed by Fred Zinnemann. Timeline:

• **Novel The Day of the Jackal (1971)** — literary source.
• **Film The Day of the Jackal (1973)** — classic adaptation starring Edward Fox.
• **Series The Day of the Jackal (2024–)** — modern adaptation, first season (10 episodes) released in 2024.
• Season 2 (2027) — continuation of the story.

Where to Watch

• Sky Atlantic (UK) — https://www.sky.com/watch/sky-atlantic
• Peacock (US) — https://www.peacocktv.com
• NOW (Sky streaming) — https://www.nowtv.com
• In Ukraine, an official release has not yet been announced. Follow updates on UAKino.