Highlights
- Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab revealed that Marvel only guaranteed six episodes for the show, casting doubt on the possibility of a second season.
- Marvel's usual format for series projects is six episodes, except special projects like 'WandaVision' and 'Loki' which were planned for two parts from the beginning.
- Despite the critical acclaim and fan adoration, Moon Knight's future remains uncertain as Marvel keeps their plans secret until they are confirmed.
Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab broke his silence on the possibility of a second season and shared a disappointing update on the character's upcoming adventures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Moon Knight centers around Marc Spector and his alter ego, Steven Grant, both manifestations of his dissociative identity disorder. They become entangled in a captivating enigma infused with the presence of ancient Egyptian deities. Even though the rumors of Moon Knight season 2 have been swirling for a while, there hasn't been any official confirmation from Marvel Studios, and the director's recent comments have made things even more doubtful.
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In an interview with Arabic Marvel (via The Cosmic Circus), Diab revealed that Marvel Studios initially guaranteed only six episodes for the show. Diab clarified that Tom Hiddleston's Loki series was the only MCU show made with a second season in mind. Diab stated, "Marvel had determined it from the first day. Marvel’s series projects are all six episodes except for special projects like 'WandaVision.' The usual format is six episodes. 'Loki' is the only series they said will be in two parts from the first day." The renowned director-turned-producer also said that Marvel Studios always has a plan for their projects, even when unsuccessful. "Marvel’s way is not the usual way where if the project succeeds, I say let’s renew it for a second season. It’s their plan, successful or not, they have a plan."
Moon Knight is one of the critically acclaimed shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and fans adored the series. The rumors around Moon Knight season 2 started spreading after the series ended with a massive cliffhanger post-credits scene. The scene became a part of the show even when the production giant was unsure about it returning for another season. Interestingly, the only series to get a second season apart from Loki is What If...? But Marvel Studios is known for keeping their future projects a secret, and Moon Knight season 2 might be one of them.
Moon Knight season 1 was a hit, garnering positive reviews from critics and viewers. Season 1 currently holds a critic rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. On the other hand, the show has an audience score of 89% on the website.
Moon Knight season 1 is currently available for streaming on Disney Plus.
Source: Arabic Marvel (via The Cosmic Circus)