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Get ready, chooms! It’s time to head 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 itching for more neon-soaked, high-octane anime action since the massive success of the original series in 2022, your wait is almost over. Following up on last year’s massive 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’ve been cooking up. Of course, Netflix first teased a universe expansion in September 2024 during Geeked Week.
Here is 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: Edgerunners 2 panel?
CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed that a massive panel dedicated to the anime’s second installment will take place during Anime Expo 2026.
- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM PT
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
The panel will be hosted by popular content creator Danny Motta and will feature some of the heavy hitters behind the series. Joining him on stage will be showrunner Bartosz Sztybor and executive producer Saya Elder from CD PROJEKT RED, alongside series director Kai Ikarashi from legendary animation studio TRIGGER.
According to the official press release, guests and press will dive deep into the origins and reception of the first Edgerunners series before shifting focus to the creative process behind the new season.
But the biggest news? Fans in attendance will be treated to an “exclusive closer look” at the new story. Whether this 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 be hitting our screens, although it could easily be 2027 depending on what this update entails.
The official Cyberpunk: Edgerunners X account hyped up the upcoming panel, teasing the introduction of the new standalone story:
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is coming to @AnimeExpo 2026!
Join us for a first look at the next standalone story from Night City, plus a behind-the-scenes discussion with the creators bringing 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 at Anime Expo on July 3 at 7:30 PM PT at Crypto.com Arena.
What is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 about?
While the title carries the Edgerunners name, CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER have made it clear that this new installment is a standalone story.
The original 2022 series famously followed 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 for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 as soon as it breaks.
Are you excited to return to Night City? What do you hope to see from the new standalone story? Let us know in the comments down below!
