Detective Alex Cross is returning to the small screen just as fans finished their Season 1 binges. Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that Season 2 of the high-stakes crime thriller Cross, starring Aldis Hodge, will premiere on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
The series, which is a modern adaptation of James Patterson’s best-selling novels, was renewed for a second season even before the first one debuted, following immense confidence from the streaming giant.
OTT Release & Episode Schedule
Unlike the first season, which dropped all episodes at once, Season 2 will follow a hybrid release model.
- Premiere Date: February 11, 2026.
- Launch Plan: The first three episodes will drop on premiere day.
- Weekly Rollout: One new episode will be released every Wednesday.
- Season Finale: March 18, 2026.
- Total Episodes: 8.
The Season 2 Plot: “A Manhunt Becomes a Woman Hunt”
Season 2 shifts the focus from the personal trauma of Alex’s wife’s murder to a high-profile case involving power, privilege, and corruption.
- The Vigilante: Alex Cross is on the hunt for a ruthless vigilante who is systematically targeting and murdering corrupt billionaire magnates.
- The Target: Business titan Lance Durand becomes a central figure when he seeks protection after receiving a death threat linked to the ritualistic murder of another billionaire.
- The Twist: Showrunner Ben Watkins has teased that while Season 1 was a “manhunt,” Season 2 evolves into a “woman hunt,” introducing a brilliant and vengeful female antagonist.
New and Returning Cast
The “Cross Universe” expands this season with several heavy hitters joining the cast:
- The Leads: Aldis Hodge returns as Alex Cross, with Isaiah Mustafa reprising his role as his best friend and partner, John Sampson.
- New Additions: Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo) joins as billionaire Lance Durand. Jeanine Mason and Wes Chatham (The Expanse) also join in pivotal new roles.
- Returning Favorites: Alona Tal (Kayla Craig), Samantha Walkes (Elle), and the Cross family—Juanita Jennings, Caleb Elijah, and Melody Hurd—are all set to return.