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Next Season of Bad Exorcist: Is Season 7 Renewed, and When Will It Be Released?

AI Verdict

Likely Cancelled25%low confidence
25%renewal

Bad Exorcist just completed its sixth season in October 2025 with no renewal announcement. Netflix's pattern of cancelling animated series without advance notice, combined with the absence of any recent news coverage, suggests renewal is unlikely—though the recency of the finale and lack of explicit cancellation word keep this from a harder "cancelled" verdict.

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Updated 2026-05-17 · AI-generated analysis

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Network
Netflix
Seasons aired
6
Total episodes
78
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
First aired
2020-12-03
Last aired
2025-10-29
Runtime
12 min
TMDB rating
5.6 / 10 · 17 votes

Predictive Logic Analysis

Bad Exorcist wrapped its sixth season just weeks ago (October 29, 2025), putting it in a critical post-finale window for renewal decisions. The show has maintained a steady output of 13 episodes per season over approximately five years, demonstrating longevity and production consistency. However, Netflix's documented pattern of cancelling animated series with minimal notice—often without formal announcements—creates significant headwinds for renewal even for shows with multi-season track records.

The absence of any renewal news in major trade publications (Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter) is a notable negative signal, especially given that Netflix typically announces renewals within weeks of a season finale for shows it intends to continue. No IMDb rating is available, which limits our ability to assess critical reception as a renewal factor. TMDB's "Returning Series" status may reflect outdated information from before the recent finale or may simply indicate the database has not yet been updated post-finale.

Netflix's animation division has been subject to significant restructuring and cost-cutting over the past 18 months, leading to accelerated cancellations of mid-tier shows. A six-season run is respectable but not so iconic that it would be immune to the streamer's recent culls. The lack of visibility around the show's performance metrics and audience engagement—searchable in trade coverage when Netflix wants to tout success—further suggests the renewal case is weak.

What is Bad Exorcist about?

No demon is safe as Bogdan Boner, the alcohol-loving, self-taught exorcist-for-hire, returns with more inventive, obscene and deadly deeds.

Is Bad Exorcist renewed or cancelled?

high

No renewal news within weeks of season finale (late October 2025)

high

Netflix's established pattern of cancelling animated series without advance notice

medium

Six-season run demonstrates past audience viability

medium

Netflix animation division cost-cutting and restructuring (2024–2025)

low

TMDB production status marked 'Returning Series' (possibly stale data)

low

No IMDb rating available; audience reception metrics unavailable

Bad Exorcist Season 7 Release Date

A seventh season renewal would likely have been announced by now if it were forthcoming; the two-week gap between finale and no-news milestone is typical for Netflix's post-season decision timeline. If unexpectedly renewed, production would typically begin in Q1 2026 for a 2026 fall release, but this scenario appears increasingly unlikely. More probable is either a quiet cancellation announcement in the coming weeks or no announcement at all, with Bad Exorcist simply disappearing from Netflix's rotation.

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Bad Exorcist cast

Bartosz Walaszek

Bartosz Walaszek

Various Characters (voice)

Bad Exorcist seasons

Season 12020 · 13 ep
Season 22021 · 13 ep
Season 32022 · 13 ep
Season 42023 · 13 ep
Season 52024 · 13 ep
Season 62025 · 13 ep

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Frequently asked

Is Bad Exorcist renewed or cancelled?
Bad Exorcist just completed its sixth season in October 2025 with no renewal announcement. Netflix's pattern of cancelling animated series without advance notice, combined with the absence of any recent news coverage, suggests renewal is unlikely—though the recency of the finale and lack of explicit cancellation word keep this from a harder "cancelled" verdict.
When will Bad Exorcist Season 7 be released?
A seventh season renewal would likely have been announced by now if it were forthcoming; the two-week gap between finale and no-news milestone is typical for Netflix's post-season decision timeline. If unexpectedly renewed, production would typically begin in Q1 2026 for a 2026 fall release, but this scenario appears increasingly unlikely. More probable is either a quiet cancellation announcement in the coming weeks or no announcement at all, with Bad Exorcist simply disappearing from Netflix's rotation.
How many seasons of Bad Exorcist are there?
Bad Exorcist has aired 6 seasons so far.

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