Apple TV+ has officially renewed the sci-fi series "Murderbot" for a second season ahead of the Season 1 finale, which aired on July 11, 2025. The show, created and showrun by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz, stars Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård, who also serves as an executive producer. "Murderbot" is based on the literary saga "Diary of a Murderbot" by author Martha Wells. The renewal announcement highlights the streaming service's confidence in the series as it prepares to continue beyond its debut season.