Netflix Officially Revives Its Cancelled Fantasy Series With a New October Release
Netflix's fantasy drama The Sandman, which concluded its two-season run in July 2025, is returning in physical form after being cancelled beyond that point. Amazon has confirmed that a complete-series box set will be released on 20 October 2026, giving fans of the DC comic adaptation a way to own the show even though a continuation on-screen is not planned.
The series, developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg and starring Tom Sturridge as Dream, was well received critically, holding an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and adapted major storylines from Gaiman's comics across its two seasons. Netflix announced in January 2025 that the second season would be its last, disappointing fans hoping for further instalments. The Sandman: The Complete Series will be available on Blu-ray for pre-order at $48.99, with a DVD edition also launching the same day priced at $43.99.
- The Sandman gets a complete-series Blu-ray/DVD release, not a new season
- Box set arrives 20 October 2026 via Amazon
- Blu-ray costs $48.99, DVD costs $43.99
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The Sandman is a Netflix fantasy drama based on Neil Gaiman's long-running DC comic series, developed by Gaiman alongside David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg. It stars Tom Sturridge as Dream, one of seven immortal beings who personify fundamental forces such as death and desire, and follows his adventures after escaping decades of imprisonment. The show ran for two seasons, adapting several major comic storylines, and was generally well reviewed by critics.
In January 2025, Netflix announced that the second season, released in July 2025, would be the show's last, ending its run on the streaming service despite its positive reception and a devoted fanbase who had hoped for more.
Physical media releases such as Blu-ray and DVD box sets are a separate business from streaming, allowing viewers to own a show outright rather than relying on a subscription service. Such releases are common for popular series after they finish streaming, giving fans a way to keep the show even if Netflix removes it or a follow-up series never materialises.