Lauren LeFranc, the person in charge of The Penguin TV show, recently shared some updates about whether there will be a second season and if there are other Batman-related shows coming in the future.
The Penguin first came out on HBO in 2024. It’s a spin-off, which means it’s a side story based on the 2022 movie The Batman. In the show, actor Colin Farrell plays the main character, Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin. Other important characters include Sofia Gigante, played by Cristin Milioti, and Victor “Vic” Aguilar, played by Rhenzy Feliz.
Many fans are wondering if there will be a Season 2 of The Penguin. Some people who worked on the first season have said they would like to continue the story. But so far, no one has officially confirmed that a second season is happening. That means nothing is set in stone yet.
Also, the show has been submitted for the Emmy Awards in the “limited series” category. This category is usually for shows that are only planned for one season. So this could be a sign that the creators are not planning to make more seasons at the moment.
Even though there’s still a chance the story might continue, as of now, it looks like The Penguin is meant to be a one-season show, at least until we hear otherwise.
What does Lauren LeFranc have to say about The Penguin Season 2 and other Batman shows?
In a recent interview with Deadline, Lauren LeFranc, the person who runs The Penguin show, shared some thoughts about the possibility of a second season.
She said that Colin Farrell, who plays The Penguin, is totally open to doing Season 2 and even putting on all that heavy makeup again. But she also said that making more episodes would only happen if they could come up with a story that’s even better than what they already told in Season 1.
LeFranc explained that she had originally planned The Penguin to be a limited series, meaning it was written to tell a complete story in just one season. But now, she’s thinking about what a second season could look like; she’s exploring ideas, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
She also mentioned that there are other Batman spin-off shows being talked about, but they are still in the very early stages. That means people are still brainstorming and planning, and no one knows yet which new characters or stories will be next. She didn’t give any names or details about these other shows.
While fans wait for more updates, it’s good to know that The Batman 2, the sequel to the 2022 movie, is already in the works and is planned to come out on October 1, 2027.
For now, if you want to watch or catch up, both The Batman movie and The Penguin series are available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max).
