Life finds a way! In a rare and very welcome reversal, Netflix has officially renewed the hit animated preschool series Bad Dinosaurs for Season 2 and Season 3, overturning its previous decision to cancel the show.
If you’ve been following our coverage, you might remember that we recently reported that Bad Dinosaurs wasn’t expected to return for a sophomore outing. However, it looks like a massive surge in viewership and undeniable popularity among younger audiences has prompted Netflix to change its mind.
Our article back in November 2024 saw Executive Producer Paul Schleicher talking about Netflix’s then-decision not to move forward with new episodes, saying on the Kids Media Club Podcast, “Unfortunately, we don’t get to make a second series of Bad Dinosaurs, which is a real shame. We had a lot of fun making it and saw so much potential for more. But the world of streaming has shifted. Originals without a proven audience or those needing incubation time aren’t the priority. It’s frustrating, but we’re proud of what we created.”
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