Devil May Cry may already have a much bigger future ahead than fans initially expected. With Season 2 arriving on Netflix this May 12, new reports suggest the streaming giant could already be planning to continue Dante’s story well beyond the upcoming episodes.

The timing is especially notable because the second season has not even premiered yet. Still, momentum surrounding the anime adaptation has continued growing steadily ever since its first season debuted in 2025, helping the series emerge as one of Netflix’s more successful gaming adaptations in recent years. And now, it appears Netflix could already be moving forward with the next stage of that plan.

According to reports from MP1st, Netflix has reportedly renewed Devil May Cry for a third season before Season 2 has even launched publicly. Sources cited by the outlet claim production is already quietly moving behind the scenes, although Netflix has not officially confirmed the renewal yet.

The move would make sense given the show’s surprisingly strong performance in season 1. Despite initially dividing some longtime fans of the games, the first season reportedly drew more than 5 million viewers in its debut week and earned strong critical scores, including a 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating, a 7.4 score on IMDb, and an 8/10 review from IGN.

Creator Adi Shankar also hinted at the long-discussed plans for the franchise, which he previously described as a long-term, multi-season story designed to evolve stylistically with each installment. The producer previously shared in an interview with Deadline that he wanted each installment to feel tonally different, including changes to visual styles, title sequences, and even music choices inspired by various eras of the Capcom games.

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And as Season 2 pushes deeper into Dante and Vergil’s conflict, Netflix already appears confident the franchise can sustain a much longer run.

The reported Season 3 renewal also signals something bigger happening behind the scenes at Netflix. After several inconsistent video game adaptations over the years, the streaming platform increasingly appears interested in building long-term genre franchises instead of standalone anime experiments.

Produced by Studio Mir — the animation company behind The Legend of Korra and several Witcher animated projects — Devil May Cry has steadily expanded beyond just hardcore gaming audiences by leaning into stylish action, gothic horror, and emotionally fractured family dynamics.

Shankar has also made it clear that he does not want the series to become predictable. Speaking previously to Collider, the creator explained that Season 2 was intentionally designed to avoid becoming “comfort food” television.

“I dislike when successful shows turn into comfort food...My mission for Season 2 was to capture the feeling of a 2000s film franchise entry where the audience can’t predict the next turn,” Shankar said. 

The anime’s success may even have ripple effects beyond Netflix itself. Capcom recently identified Devil May Cry as one of the gaming franchises it hopes to revitalize through future releases, remakes, and ports — meaning the streaming adaptation could eventually help pave the way for a new game entry as well. And if Netflix is truly moving forward with Season 3 already, Dante’s demon-hunting story may only be getting started.

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