Marvel’s Disney+ show starring Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) is now over, but will Hawkeye season 2 happen? The fourth live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe series finally gave Renner’s Hawkeye a leading role, and it was through his New York Christmas adventure that viewers were introduced to Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop. The two archers worked together throughout the first season to keep the other safe from various threats, and Hawkeye season 1’s ending leaves the door open for more.

The events of Hawkeye built up to Clint and Kate working together to bring down Kate’s mom Eleanor Bishop (Vera Farmiga) after learning she is involved with Wilson Fisk a.k.a. Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio). They succeeded in this fashion, as Eleanor was arrested and Kingpin defeated by Kate. Meanwhile, Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) continued her attempt to kill Clint, although that ended in a peaceful resolution after she learned what really happened to Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame. This allowed Clint and Kate to journey to the Barton farm for Christmas and spend time with Clint’s family, including his wife and former SHIELD agent Laura Barton (Linda Cardellini).

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Now that the first season is over, there is interest in seeing Hawkeye season 2 from many viewers. The MCU Disney+ shows are largely designed to be miniseries, but Loki has already shown Marvel Studios is willing to continue these stories if there is more to tell. Here’s everything we know about the status and story of Hawkeye season 2.

Is Hawkeye Season 2 Renewed?

Marvel Studios has not officially announced Hawkeye season 2. Those involved have not alluded to any formal discussions about the show continuing beyond its single season. Marvel could secretly be working its way through those conversations, but Hawkeye doesn’t directly tease that this specific story needs to continue. The series didn’t even include a post-credits tag confirming Hawkeye will return to the MCU.

Hawkeye’s MCU Story Is Over – He Needs to Retire

If Hawkeye season 2 does happen, it could come without Clint Barton. After five movie appearances and his Disney+ series, it appears that Clint’s MCU story is complete. He should be able to retire at this point and live a peaceful life with his family, especially after he passed the Hawkeye mantle to Kate Bishop. She will be at the center of a potential Hawkeye season 2. Kate’s solo adventures could include becoming a private investigator and dealing with the fallout of what happened with her mother, which could include Eleanor becoming Madame Masque.

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Kate Bishop & Hawkeye’s Future Explained

Even if Hawkeye season 2 doesn’t happen, Kate Bishop’s MCU future as the new Hawkeye is promising. She has some experience now with trick arrows and fighting crime, so Kate is more than ready to step up as a superhero. Marvel hasn’t confirmed where she’ll appear next, but Phase 4’s Young Avengers teases signal Kate will be part of that future lineup. As for where she’ll appear next regardless of Hawkeye season 2’s status, the Echo spinoff is possible, as is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Hawkeye Season 2 Predicted Release Date

If Marvel Studios does decide to make Hawkeye season 2, viewers will likely have to wait a while for it to be released on Disney+. A release in 2022 is entirely out of the question, and it might also be unlikely that it could return during 2023 unless it is already in development. As a result, Hawkeye season 2’s release date is most likely going to land in 2024. The exact landing spot for the series could once again be based on the setting of Kate’s next story, but Marvel could look at repeating the holiday tone and release window.

Key Release Dates
  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)Release date: May 06, 2022
  • Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)Release date: Jul 08, 2022
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever/Black Panther 2 (2022)Release date: Nov 11, 2022
  • The Marvels/Captain Marvel 2 (2023)Release date: Feb 17, 2023
  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)Release date: May 05, 2023
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)Release date: Jul 28, 2023
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Cooper Hood is a news and feature writer for Screen Rant. He joined Screen Rant in late 2016 following a year-long stint with MCU Exchange, which came after first developing an MCU blog of his own. He graduated college in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Media & Public Communication, with a minor in Media Production. Cooper’s love for movies began by watching Toy Story and Lion King on repeat as a child, but it wasn’t until The Avengers that he took an invested interest in movies and the filmmaking process, leading him to discover the world of film journalism. Every year Cooper looks forward to seeing the latest blockbusters from the likes of Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, but also loves the rush to catch up on Oscar films near the end of the year. When he isn’t writing about or watching new releases, Cooper is a fantasy football obsessive and looking to expand his Blu-Ray collection – because physical media is still king! Follow Cooper on Twitter @MovieCooper.

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