‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ Season 2 Sets Netflix Premiere Date in U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)
by Jordan Moreau · Variety“Pokémon” fans in the U.S. will soon be able to catch Season 2 of “Horizons: The Series” early next year, Variety can exclusively reveal.
Season 2, titled “The Search for Laqua,” will premiere on Netflix in the U.S. on Feb. 7, 2025. The first original mainline “Pokémon” series in more than 25 years, “Horizons: The Series” follows new trainers Liko and Roy, and their partner Pokémon Sprigatito and Fuecoco, as they travel across the Pokémon world on a globe-trotting adventure. It was the first series to introduce new protagonists after Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu were retired as the faces of the animated franchise.
The Season 2 synopsis reads: “The adventure continues for Liko and Roy as they travel the world in search of the remaining Six Hero Pokémon and the legendary land of Laqua. But to grow as Pokémon Trainers, a new challenge awaits — Tera Training! Journeying through Paldea, Liko, Roy and Dot must hone their Terastallization skills and battle the region’s powerful Gym Leaders. Then, Liko, Roy and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers resume their pursuit of the Six Heroes, including the black Rayquaza, as both they and the Explorers race to uncover the secrets behind Terapagos and finally find the path that will lead them to Laqua.”
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The remaining episodes of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” Season 1 will release on Netflix in the U.S. on Nov. 22.
“‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ represents everything fans love about the beloved Pokémon animation, including themes of exploration, friendship and teamwork that resonate with fans around the world,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing and media for The Pokémon Company International. “Season 2 will see Liko and Roy encounter more fun adventures, and we can’t wait for Trainers to tune in to more captivating stories featuring lovable characters and Pokémon.”
Watch the Season 2 teaser trailer below.