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Get ready, chums! It’s time to go back to Night City. Netflix, CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger are returning to Anime Expo this July to give us our first real look at the highly anticipated Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.
If you’ve been craving more neon-soaked, high-octane anime action since the massive success of the original series in 2022, your wait is almost over. Following last year’s big announcement at Anime Expo 2025 – where the renewal was officially confirmed with a teaser poster and logo – the creators are heading back to Los Angeles to show off what they’re cooking up. Of course, Netflix first teased the universe expansion during Geekdom Week in September 2024.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 panel and what we can expect to see.
When and where is the Cyberpunk: Edgerunner 2 panel?
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a massive panel dedicated to the second installment of the anime will be held during Anime Expo 2026.
- date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 7:30 pm PT
- Place: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
The panel will be hosted by popular content creators danny motta And some of the heavy hitters behind the series will be featured. The audience will also join him on stage bartosz sztybor and executive producer shadow elder From CD Projekt Red, with the series director Kai Ikarashi From the famous animation studio Trigger.
According to the official press release, guests and press will take an in-depth look at the origins and reception of the first Edgerunners series before focusing on the creative process behind the new season.
But the biggest news? Fans in attendance will get an “exclusive closer look” at the new story. Whether that means a teaser trailer, character designs, or a full-blown first-look clip remains to be seen, but it’s guaranteed to be the biggest update on the series since its initial announcement. To date, we still don’t know exactly when this series will hit our screens, although based on this update it could easily arrive in 2027.
Official Cyberpunk: Edgerunners X Account Promoted Upcoming PanelTeasing the introduction of the new standalone story:
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 coming to @ AnimeExpo 2026!
Join us for a first look at Night City’s next standalone story, as well as a behind-the-scenes discussion with the creators who brought it to life.
Hosted by Danny Motta, featuring director Kai Ikarashi, showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, executive producer Saya Elder, and special guests.
We’ll see you on July 3 at 7:30pm PT at Anime Expo in the Crypto.com Arena.
What is Cyberpunk: Edgerunner 2 about?
While the Edgerunners name is in the title, CD Projekt Red and Trigger have made it clear that this new installment is a standalone story.
The original 2022 series famously centers on David Martinez, a street kid who rises through the ranks of Night City’s mercenary underworld. Without diving into spoiler territory for the uninitiated, David’s story was a complete, contained narrative.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on Anime Expo 2026 and will bring you all the latest trailers, casting announcements, and release date news as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrives.
Are you excited to return to Night City? What do you expect to see from the new standalone story? Let us know in the comments below!
