Drop everything and look at the trailer first — then come back. Against the Gods 2nd Season debuts April 16, 2026 from Foch Film. 52 eps, action. The opener moves with the kind of confidence you don't usually get in episode one.
The premise
Second season of Nitian Xie Shen. It's the kind of premise that sounds tidy in two sentences and gets weirder on screen — in a good way. Stick around past the cold open.
Studio side
Foch Film's on the line, with iQIYI on the committee. Their recent ledger is the thing flagging this as more than spring filler — the storyboards on the opener show actual budget, not contractual minimum.
Broadcast
weekly broadcast TBD. Episode count: 52. Same-day simulcast windows are on the usual Western streamers — check your local Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, or Hulu listing for the timed slot.
Verdict
Score's still developing on MAL — premieres without a long ratings tail can be the most interesting reads of the season. Worth your time before the discourse catches up. Worth the time. The season has louder names; this is the one you'll be quoting in August.