The popularity of Scott Pilgrim is immense, which led Netflix and Bryan Lee O'Malley, the franchise's creator, to collaborate on an anime. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was a resounding success with its first season of eight episodes.
Fans were left wanting more and hoped for a second season with additional episodes. However, for months, doubts arose regarding the production of more episodes due to creative reasons, as the first season was conceived as a complete and self-contained story.
There’s bad news for Scott Pilgrim fans: it’s now confirmed that the animated series will not return. Netflix decided not to move forward with the anime, meaning there won’t be more episodes. O'Malley addressed the situation and expressed gratitude to the fans.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Won’t Have a Season 2
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off debuted on Netflix on November 17, 2023, quickly becoming a hit on the platform. Although the series introduced some changes that sparked controversy among fans, the majority embraced it. For this reason, many were eagerly anticipating a second season.
O'Malley took the opportunity during the series’ anniversary to acknowledge the creative team’s work and congratulate them. However, he shared disappointing news, confirming that there would be no additional episodes. He emphasized that his original plan was to wrap up the story in one season to avoid leaving it incomplete in case of cancellation.
In the end, Netflix opted not to continue production, leaving fans with a complete narrative across the eight episodes of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Acknowledging the inevitable disappointment, O'Malley thanked everyone for their support.
“Anyway, we were recently informed that the show will NOT return. As you know, we only intended one season, and called in a lot of favors to make it happen, so making more would have been nearly impossible. Still, I know some of you have been holding out hope..”
O'Malley expressed special gratitude to Latin American fans, whose support was crucial for the series’ and the franchise's overall success. He revealed that Netflix shared the anime’s viewership numbers, highlighting the importance of this region.
“Also, thanks to Latin America for carrying the Scott Pilgrim fandom on your shoulders (Netflix showed us the numbers at some point).”
Why Won’t Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Have Another Season?
O'Malley did not delve into the specific reasons for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’s cancellation. However, he previously mentioned that making a second season would have been extremely difficult, requiring “50 different miracles to happen simultaneously.”
On a related note, BenDavid Grabinski, the showrunner for the animated Netflix series, stated months ago that he would be satisfied with the show’s ending if a second season didn’t happen. At the time, he left the door open for additional episodes, but it’s now clear that won’t occur.
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