Pokemon Horizons season 2 release schedule – when is The Search for Laqua on Netflix and BBC iPlayer?

Pokemon Horizons season 2
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Pokémon Horizons continues the adventures of Liko and Roy in season 2, which is now available to watch in the UK and will soon be landing in the US.

Officially titled Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 – The Search for Laqua, the show follows the two aspiring trainers as they travel the world in search of the remaining Six Hero Pokémon, and the legendary land of Laqua. But first they'll have to face a new challenge, the Tera Training, which prompts them to hone their Terastallization skills and battle the region’s powerful Gym Leaders.

If you can't wait to see what comes next for the characters and their high-stakes adventure, we're here to offer some help with our guide to Pokémon Horizons season 2's release plans on Netflix in the US and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Get your calendar ready.

For more, check out how to watch Pokémon in order, and our ranking of the best anime movies.

Pokemon Horizons release date: when is season 2 on Netflix and BBC iPlayer?

Pokemon Horizons season 2

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Pokémon Horizons season 2 premieres on Netflix in the US on February 7, 2025, including the first 11 episodes.

In the UK, the first part of Pokémon Horizons season 2 is already available to watch on BBC iPlayer (from January 13). In Canada, the season will debut on February 8 on Cartoon Network, while Australian fans will have to wait until February 27 via 9Go!.

The release date for the rest of episodes of the season is yet to be announced.

How many episodes of Pokemon Horizons are in season 2?

Pokemon Horizons season 2

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The first part of Pokémon Horizons season 2 consists of 11 episodes, but, as anime fans know, that's only a small part of what's to come.

According to the current Japanese release schedule, The Search for Laqua will run for 37 episodes. This is likely to change, considering that the first season, released in 2023, had 45 episodes.

Where can I watch Pokemon Horizons?

Pokemon Horizons season 2

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The first season of Pokémon Horizons: The Series is now available to watch on Netflix in the US.

In the UK, the first season is available to stream on Sky Go, while the first part of season 2 has been released on BBC iPlayer.


For more, check out the picks for the best anime you should be watching right now, and all the latest on Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 and One-Punch Man season 3.

Mireia Mullor
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Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention.

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