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Sandman, Umbrella Academy, Resident Evil, and much more
For a second year in a row, Netflix is dedicating an entire week to nerdy new announcements. Geeked Week has returned for 2022, and each day has a different theme. It starts with TV shows on Monday, before moving through film, animation, Stranger Things, and gaming. Basically, thereโs going to be a lot to keep track of.
To save you some trouble, weโll be updating this article daily with the most important and interesting announcements to make things easier to parse โ so keep checking back for the latest trailers and reveals.
Wednesdayโs first trailer is here to get you through yet another Monday
Tim Burton is back doing Tim Burton things with this Addams Family spinoff. The teased doesnโt show much of the show, but it does give the first proper glimpse at Jenna Ortega in the title role. The series is listed as โcoming soon.โ
Mike Flanaganโs The Midnight Club is summoning something shady in its first teaser
Fans of Mike Flanaganโs brand of horror โ which includes The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and, most recently, Midnight Mass โ are in luck this Halloween. The showrunnerโs next series, co-created with Leah Fong, looks to bring much of that same kind of terror when The Midnight Club hits Netflix on October 7th.
New One Piece teaser shows off how Netflixโs adaptation will bring Eiichiro Odaโs art to life
We still havenโt seen the show in action, but a new teaser for Netflixโs take on One Piece shows off some of the art and set design behind the upcoming live-action adaptation.
Netflixโs Resident Evil unleashes the demon dog in latest trailer
This isnโt the first time weโve gotten a glimpse at Netflixโs live-action Resident Evil series. But the newest trailer does offer something very important: a look at some terrifying undead dogs.
Netflixโs The Sandman wakes and dreams of freedom in new trailer
Finally, we have a proper look at the live-action adaptation of Neil Gaimanโs beloved The Sandman. The new trailer is equal parts dark and dreamy, and also comes with a bit of news: the show will hit Netflix on August 5th.
A brief tease of Guillermo Del Toroโs Cabinet of Curiosities
The first teaser for the horror anthology doesnโt really show much of what you can expect, but it does detail some of the key names behind the project. While del Toro himself is the showrunner and executive producer, heโs managed to recruit some notable writers and directors from movies like Mandy, The Empty Man, and Splice. The easer, meanwhile, reveals some new cast members: Eric Andrรฉ, Sofia Boutella, Ismael Cruz Cรณrdova, Rupert Grint, Kate Micucci, and Charlyne Yi. The series doesnโt have a release date, but itโs expected to debut this year.
An update on Sweet Toothโs second season
The heartwarming post-apocalytpic adventure Sweet Tooth is coming back for a second season. And while we donโt have a proper trailer just yet, Netflix released a behind-the-scenes video confirming that filming has wrapped up. Netflix says season 2 is โcoming soon.โ
The first teaser for season 3 of Locke and Key
Locke and Key took a darker turn for its second season, and based on the latest trailer, it appears that trend will continue in season 3. The generation-spanning story about magical keys looks like it will be deadlier than ever, and the new teaser also marks the return of a very important villain. Season 3 will mark the end of the series, and it debuts on August 10th.
A clip of Fate: The Winx Saga season 2
Ahead of its next season, Netflix has released a brief clip of Fate: The Winx Saga, focused on a new earth fairy character named Flora. Season 2 doesnโt have a premiere date yet, but Netflix says itโs โcoming soon.โ
A first look at season 2 of Warrior Nun
If you missed out on Warrior Nun when it debuted, this new trailer will show you A) why you need to catch up immediately and B) why you should be excited for season 2. Thereโs lots of dark magic and tense shootouts, plus, it appears that the titular warrior nun can now walk on water. Season 2 is expected to hit Netflix sometime this winter.
that’s a wrap on Season 2 of SHADOW AND BONE
the cast recorded a special message to help tide us over #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/f5Eznl8nwD
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Filming has wrapped up on Shadow & Bone season 2
We donโt have a trailer for the second season of Shadow & Bone, but Netflix did confirm that production has wrapped, so weโll likely hear more news โ including a premiere date โ very soon.
Manifest gets a trailer for season 4
Netflix picked up Manifest โ one of a surprisingly large number of shows about disappearing planes โ for a fourth season, and debuted a trailer for the series at Geeked Week. The streamer also revealed just how big the season will be: season 4 will be divided into two parts, each 10 episodes long, though we donโt have a premiere date yet.
All of Us Are Dead renewed for season 2
The first season of All of Us Are Dead did something pretty remarkable: it was a zombie story that felt fresh and interesting. So itโs great news to learn that a second season is in the works, though there arenโt any details yet, nor a release timeframe.
The first teaser for 1899
1899 is a mix of mystery and horror, and the first teaser reveals just what a tense combination that can be. The period piece stars Emily Beecham, and comes from the creators of the German sci-fi thriller Dark. No word yet on when it will debut on Netflix.
#GeekedWeek has your first look at #TheUmbrellaAcademy ‘s new home– The Hotel Obsidian. pic.twitter.com/IGa3BkBdSV
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A quick look at The Umbrella Academy season 3
Weโre not too far out from season 3 of The Umbrella Academy โ it hits Netflix on June 22nd โ but you can ease that wait with a brief clip of the show, starring a previously swanky hotel.