Martha Wells Says Ninth Murderbot Book May End the Series
The author says only one Murderbot book remains under contract, and she has only vague ideas for it so far.
Martha Wells has only one Murderbot book left under contract, and the ninth installment may be the final one in the series, the author said in comments reported by collider.com.
Wells said it will probably be at least the end of the year before she begins work on the next book, and that she has only vague ideas for it so far.
The news follows the release of Platform Decay, the eighth book in The Murderbot Diaries, earlier in May 2026.
On screen, Murderbot Season 2 began production in April 2026 and still has no premiere date. The series is created by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz for Apple TV, with Alexander Skarsgård playing the SecUnit.
From page to screen
Murderbot premiered on Apple TV on May 16, 2025, and its ten-episode first season ended on July 11, 2025. Season 1 holds a 95% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 82 reviews, with an 82% audience score.
Quick answers
Is the ninth Murderbot book the last one?
Martha Wells said she has only one Murderbot book left under contract and suggested the ninth book may be the last in the series.
When will the next Murderbot book come out?
Wells said it will probably be at least the end of the year before she starts writing it, and no release date has been given.
Is Murderbot Season 2 coming to Apple TV?
Season 2 began production in April 2026, but no premiere date has been announced.