When is Arcane Season 2 Act 3 on Netflix? Release schedule explained
NetflixA lot went down in Arcane Season 2 Act 2, including a tragic death that will have major implications for the ending. Act 3 is set to wrap up the League of Legends series for good – just make sure you know the release date and time for the final batch of new episodes so you don’t miss a thing.
Not only was Arcane’s first chapter one of the best video game adaptations ever, but it was also one of greatest animated shows, period. Even those who had never played League of Legends revered the Netflix show, from its stunning animation to its rich character development.
And it’s safe to say the second and final chapter matches the first. As we said in our five-star review, “Arcane Season 2 takes all the best elements of the first season and elevates them to new heights. The animation is flawless, the soundtrack electrifying, and the storytelling both complex and accessible.”
No doubt you’ve been waiting in anticipation for the third and final batch of episodes, especially after the cliffhanger ending. So, let’s take a look at exactly when you can expect the third set of episodes to drop.
Arcane Season 2 Part 2 release date & time
Arcane Season 2 Act 3 will consist of Episodes 7-9, and these will be landing on Netflix on Saturday, November 23, at 12am PT / 3am ET.
As for what time they’ll be available to watch, we’ve listed a few time zones so you know exactly when to tune in:
- 12am PT
- 3am ET
- 4am Brazil
- 8am UK
- 9am Central European Summer Time
- 12:30pm India Standard Time
- 5pm Australia
- 7pm New Zealand
Arcane Season 2 release schedule
You can check out the full Arcane Season 2 release schedule on Netflix below:
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 1: ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ – Saturday, November 9
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 2: ‘Watch It All Burn’ – Saturday, November 9
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 3: ‘Finally Got the Name Right’ – Saturday, November 9
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 4: ‘Paint the Town Blue’ – Saturday, November 16
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 5: ‘Blisters And Bedrock’ – Saturday, November 16
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 6: ‘The Message Hidden Within the Pattern’ – Saturday, November 16
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 7: TBC – Saturday, November 23
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 8: TBC – Saturday, November 23
- Arcane Season 2 Episode 9: TBC – Saturday, November 23
What happened at the end of Season 1?
At the end of Arcane Season 1, tensions between Piltover and Zaun reached breaking point – but it didn’t start out that way. In Episode 9, a peace treaty was on the cards. Jayce cut a deal with Silco: he’d speak with the council to give Zaun independence in exchange for Jinx and the halt of Shimmer production.
NetflixAlongside Viktor, his Hextech technology partner, Jayce presented this to the council. Though they were initially outraged at the idea, eventually they voted in favor of it, signaling a possible truce.
Later on in the episode, an angered Jinx ”invited” (held captive) Vi, Caitlyn, and Silco. Alongside her guests, she had set up two chairs: one for her new self, Jinx, and one for her old self, Powder.
Although Vi tried to get her to remember who she used to be, visions of her past trauma came back to haunt her and, amid the chaos, she accidentally killed her adoptive father, Silco. Heartbroken and seeking revenge against Piltover, she ultimately decided to step fully into her identity as the villainous Jinx.
Just as the councillors made their individual votes, Jinx fired a powerful Hextech rocket at their building. Arcane Season 1’s final shot showed the rocket just as it reached the window.
As was revealed in the Arcane Season 2 trailer, Jinx’s act more or less destroyed any hopes for a truce. “To return peace to this city, we must declare martial law,” says Ambessa.
What happened in Season 2 Act 2?
The main event at the end of Arcane Season 2 Act 2 was Jayce killing Viktor, and subsequently his followers at the commune.
There are plenty of theories circulating that this will be reversed in Act 3, either with Ekko’s LoL time-reversing abilities or through a revival that sees him transformed into his LoL form Machine Herald.
NetflixMeanwhile, Singed/Dr Reveck injected Warwick with a serum that appeared to eliminate all of Viktor’s hard work. All traces of Vander disappeared, leaving only a rabid beast with nothing but destruction on his mind.
Although Caitlyn joined Vi’s side again, Ambessa managed to get into the commune with her army and led them to battle. As the warring factions fought, Jinx tried to bring Vander back but Warwick pushed her to the side.
Wanting to protect her adoptive big sis, “Baby Jinx” Isha grabbed the Hextech gun, ran through the chaos, and directed the weapon at Warwick. When she pulled the trigger, it caused a massive explosion – and then the episode finished.
It’s worth noting that Mel remains in captivity after being kidnapped by the Black Rose. We’ll no doubt be learning more about her ties to the Noxian organization, the impact of Isha’s shot, and Jayce’s motives in Arcane Season 2 Act 3.
NetflixSpeaking to Netflix’s Tudum about the difference between the characters in the second chapter, co-creator Christian Linke said, “I think a lot of characters are the goody two-shoes of Season 1, trying to avoid the open conflict between the two cities.
“And then, at the end of Season 1, it’s no longer possible to avoid that confrontation. And so, Season 2 really explores the dark sides of the characters.”
Jinx’s voice star, Ella Purnell, said of her character, “She goes to an all-time low and has to finally decide, is she Jinx or is she Powder?” Thankfully, we will find out, as we know that the second chapter will be the last of this particular story – meaning no Arcane Season 3.
But for the League of Legends’ on-screen universe, this is only the beginning. “Since we started working on this project, we had a very specific ending in mind, which means the story of Arcane wraps up with this second season,” added Linke. “But Arcane is just the first of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra.”
While you wait, be sure to check out these other great animated shows, our ranking of the most powerful Arcane characters, and the Season 2 soundtrack.