Paramount+ has scrapped the live-action Halo series.
The high-budget show, based on the popular Xbox video game, aired for two seasons. It first premiered in 2022, with the second season running from February to March 2024.
According to Variety, the Halo series will not return for the third season. The streamer announced the cancellation in a statement.
“Paramount+ can confirm that ‘Halo’ will not move forward with a third season on the service.”
“We are extremely proud of this ambitious series and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief and the amazing crew for all their outstanding work. We wish everyone the best going forward.”
Despite the cancellation, there is still hope for the Halo series.
Xbox, 343 Industries, and Amblin Television are reportedly looking for other platforms to continue the series with a potential third season.
It is uncertain if the Spartan story will continue in the next season.
The Halo series received mixed reviews, with some criticism for not staying true to the games, although the second season was better received.
The series featured Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief John-117, a super soldier in the elite Spartan group.
Set in the 26th century, the show depicts humanity’s war against the Covenant, a coalition of alien races driven by religious fanaticism.
The cast also included Natascha McElhone, Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Charlie Murphy, and Danny Sapani.
Live-action Halo Season 1 & 2 are currently available to stream on Paramount+.
