The Day of the Jackal Season 2 Won't Stream Until 2027
Peacock has confirmed that the second season of its espionage thriller The Day of the Jackal will not arrive on the platform until 2027.
Peacock's espionage thriller The Day of the Jackal will not return to streaming until 2027. The confirmation comes after the series was renewed by Peacock for a second season, according to Collider.
The first season of The Day of the Jackal stars Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch. Peacock turned Frederick Forsyth's novel into a television series in 2025.
It was once thought the show would return before the end of this year, but viewers will now have to wait until 2027 for the second season.
A long history
Forsyth's novel The Day of the Jackal was first released in 1971 and was adapted into a feature film in 1973. Lee Child has cited it as one of the inspirations behind Reacher, the series based on his own novels and first adapted with Tom Cruise in the leading role.
Quick answers
When does The Day of the Jackal Season 2 come out?
Peacock has confirmed that Season 2 will not return to streaming until 2027.
Who stars in The Day of the Jackal?
The Peacock series stars Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch.
Has The Day of the Jackal been renewed?
Yes, Peacock renewed The Day of the Jackal for a second season.