Space Force season 2 is in development, and here's every update on a potential release date, cast news, and story details. The Netflix comedy was created by Greg Daniels and Steve Carell, who previously worked together on The Office. Carell also stars in the lead role of Mark Naird, a general who is put in charge of the sixth branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Space Force is a spoof on the real-life military branch formed in late 2019. Mark, a general of the Air Force, laughs at the notion of the formation of the Space Force until he's hired as the first Chief of Space Operations. He and his team run the base with the mission of getting "boots on the moon" per the President's goals. Whereas most of the President's administration sees the Space Force as a purely military operation, members of Mark Naird's team see opportunities in scientific research, causing much tension. The competition from other countries making advancements in space also complicates matters.
Despite Space Force's mixed reviews, Netflix rewarded the comedy series with a renewal in November 2020, roughly six months after it debuted. Space Force is continuing the resurgence of space-themed projects, coming in the midst of Apple TV+'s For All Mankind, and Netflix's titles, the original movie, Stowaway, and the TV series Away. Though Away was cancelled by the streaming giant, there's clearly more faith in the title that leans more into the comedic tone. So what can viewers expect from Space Force season 2?
Space Force Season 2 Release Date
Space Force debuted in May 2020, but a follow-up installment won't debut in that timeframe. The renewal was delayed by ongoing coronavirus shutdowns caused a few delays when it comes to development. As part of the season 2 order, the show also agreed to move production to Vancouver to lower the budgets. Filming is slated for the late spring and early summer of 2021. Season 1 had a four-month turnaround time between the end of production and the debut of the series. If the same can occur with season 2, Space Force could potentially return by the late fall of 2021 or the early months of 2022.
Space Force Season 2 Cast
So far, there aren't any updates on new cast members joining Space Force season 2, but viewers can expect all of the main cast members to return. Steve Carell is surely reprising his central role of General Mark Naird, and his immediate family members, Maggie (Lisa Kudrow) and Erin (Diana Silvers), are expected to be back. Photos from the set of Space Force season 2 have also confirmed the returns of key characters like F. Tony (Ben Schwartz), Captain Angela Ali (Tawny Newsome), Dr. Chan Kaifang (Jimmy O. Yang), and Bradley Gregory (Don Lake). Based on Dr. Adrian Mallory's strange chemistry with Mark, the series would also benefit from John Malkovich's return.
Space Force Season 2 Story Details
In Space Force season 1's finale, Mark had to make a difficult decision that could harm his future with the branch. After the Chinese base ran over the American flag on the moon, the President's administration wanted retaliation. Rather than put the other base in danger, Mark defied orders by not implementing a counterattack. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force was then sent in to make the order and detain Mark and his supporters, forcing the former general to escape to reunite with his family.
While in the helicopter, Mark had the choice of flying somewhere safe or returning to the base to assist his team, which was now in danger on the moon. If he came back, he would be court-martialed, but before he made a choice, the season ended. Season 2 would surely pick up where the finale left off. It seems unlikely that he would abandon his team on the moon, so he will probably return and accept whatever consequences come his way. If that occurs, Mark will need to make key choices that will change the minds of the administration so he can retain his job. Hopefully, Space Force season 2 also explains why General Mark Naird's wife was in prison.