The first three years of Marvel Studios foray into live-action streaming television were marked with highs, lows, hits, misses, many memorable moments and others that were entirely forgettable. Many of the shortcomings of the first wave of series (WandaVision, Season 1 of Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier) could easily be attributed to the studio navigating in uncharted waters while also dealing with the uncertainty of the impact made on Hollywood productions by the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the first three series all began production ahead of the worldwide shutdown, principal photography on the fourth D+ series, Hawkeye, which had already faced delays in getting started, kicked off in New York City nearly five months late.
Delays be damned, the Clint Barton and Kate Bishop team up turned out to be well worth the wait. One of Marvel Studios most complete and consistent streaming series, Hawkeye also stands as the second-highest rated D+ production, boasting a 92% Fresh rating. Though the six-episode season put a bow on Clint and Kate’s first adventure, director Rhys Thomas teased the possibility of a second season. Earlier this year, rumors began to swirl that the studio had ordered up a second season of the series and now a new report provides some details about a potential timeline for its arrival on D+.
I cannot speak to future plans in the tradition of secrecy. Again, the show coming out, you never know how it’s going to be received and it has been amazing to see how warmly people have taken it and enjoyed it. And it’s been great to see Hailee’s character embraced and sort of land so firmly in the MCU. I sincerely look forward to where that character goes next. And yes, I loved walking on the streets of the MCU and would gladly enjoy doing it again.
-Rhys Thomas
According to MCU insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel Television is targeting a Fall 2025 start of production for Season 2 of Hawkeye with an eye on a late 2026 or late 2027 release.
A second season would mark the return of Renner to the role for the first time since a near-fatal accident in 2023. Outside of Renner and Steinfeld, the original rumor provided no information on the potential return of other characters from the first season of Hawkeye. However, given the positive fan response to his character, Jack Duquesne, it would be surprising if Tony Dalton was not approached about reprising the role.
Though Richtman’s new report didn’t touch on the potential premise of Season 2, the original rumblings indicated that the new episodes will take inspiration from the 2011 movie The Raid and see the Hawkeyes pinned down in “one location.” Additionally, Clint’s brother, Barney Barton, was rumored the bet set up to play a “major role” in the sophomore season.
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