More interdimensional escapades await as the characters return to Chicago! The second season of Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama series Dark Matter will commence filming in Chicago, Illinois, from February 10 to September 15, 2025.
Confirmed to reprise their roles are Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly as Jason and Daniela Dessen, alongside Alice Braga as Amanda, Jimmi Simpson as Ryan, Dayo Okeniyi as Leighton Vance, Oakes Fegley as Charlie, and Amanda Brugel as Blair.
Dark Matter gears up for an epic return with filming set to begin in Chicago in 2025 (Photo: Dark Matter Actors/Apple TV+)Blake Crouch and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry will continue as showrunners, while Alik Sakharov returns as director. The first season culminates with Jason’s intense efforts to shield Charlie and Daniela from Jason #02 and his other variants.
Matters escalate when Daniela utilizes the protagonist’s laptop to communicate with other Jasons regarding her choice of partner.
This decision incites mixed reactions, as some variants realize they cannot have Charlie and Daniela, opting instead to let them lead their chosen lives rather than impose one upon them.
Jason #02 presents the original Jason, Charlie, and Amanda with a box of ampoules, offering them the chance to relocate to a different world for a better life.
This change of heart from the second variant, stemming from his recognition of the grave error in creating The Box, allows the protagonist to finally envision a brighter future for his family.
As the season wraps up, several variants gather near The Box to bid farewell to Jason, Daniela, and Charlie. The protagonist permits his son to open the door, fully aware that this action will reveal their destination to the variants, who may then follow them.
However, allowing Charlie to unlock the door does not guarantee they will find a truly new reality, particularly since discovering a new world using The Box demands extensive training.
Throughout the first season, Ryan (Ryan #01) encounters Amanda, expressing his familiarity with her, which surprises Jason #02, as he did not mention her during their previous interaction. Ryan creates the primary drug, indicating his intent to return to The Box and explore additional worlds.
Meanwhile, Dawn expresses a desire to utilize The Box, potentially seeking revenge against Jason for altering her reality, much like Blaire and Leighton, who aim to discover their ideal utopia.
Crouch, the series creator who adapted it from his novel of the same name, disclosed that the upcoming installment will enthrall viewers with unexpected twists as it delves deeper into the multiverse’s mysteries.
The first season finale, titled “Entanglement,” emphasizes the concept of entanglement through quantum physics, suggesting that all Jasons share similar thought patterns.
Consequently, the world Jason, Daniela, and Charlie arrive in may initially appear safe, but they are likely to confront the malicious Jason variants there—unless, of course, they reach the world where Amanda resides, increasing the chances of encountering Blaire and Leighton.
The concluding moments of the initial season pave the way for developments, indicating that more worlds will be explored, potentially leading to complicated and perilous situations for Jason, Daniela, and Charlie.
Additionally, it remains uncertain whether Blaire and Leighton will appear in Ryan #01 and Amanda’s utopia, and whether Dawn will finally emerge as the primary antagonist in the second season.
