When Does RWBY Season 10 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“A young hero, an exalted heiress, a troubled rogue, and a party girl...”
RWBY Season 10 has not been confirmed yet.
IMDb
7.6/10
Seasons
9
Episodes
116
Diagnostics
- Network
- YouTube
- First aired
- 2013-07-18
- Last aired
- 2023-04-22
- Runtime
- 23 min
- Rated
- TV-14
Awards 4 wins & 3 nominations total
Predictive Logic Analysis
RWBY's silence since April 2023 is the dominant signal here. The show concluded Season 9 over three years ago with no renewal announcement, no casting news, no production updates, and no confirmed next season date. For a show that had maintained a relatively consistent release cadence for nearly a decade, a 37-month gap without any official word is a strong negative indicator. The Trakt watcher count sits at 3811 with steady momentum, which suggests a modest but loyal fanbase, yet steady momentum without growth also suggests the show is not expanding its audience.
The structural reality is more damning. Rooster Teeth, the studio behind RWBY, underwent significant financial pressure and restructuring starting in late 2023. The company faced staff layoffs, budget cuts, and internal reorganization. RWBY, while beloved by its core audience, is a long-running independent animation project with substantial production overhead. In that environment, a show sitting idle for three years without renewal confirmation typically signals deprioritization or cancellation rather than quiet development. YouTube's behavior as a platform also matters: streamers and platforms tend to make renewal decisions faster than broadcast networks and move on quickly when shows are not performing at target metrics. A 7.6 IMDb rating with nearly 8,000 votes is respectable but not standout enough to justify costly production in a tightening budget environment.
What is RWBY about?
RWBY arrives with low production values and high ambition, following four teenage girls training to become monster hunters in a colorful fantasy world. It starts as something close to a magical school comedy, all bright colors and quippy banter, before gradually darkening into a story about war, trauma, and the cost of heroism. The show is homemade in the best sense, made by a small studio using animation software and built on passion rather than a massive budget.
What makes RWBY distinctive is its willingness to let its characters break. By the later seasons, Ruby and her friends have been through genuine horror: loss, betrayal, possession, exile. The show doesn't treat these as obstacles to overcome with the right motivational speech. They stick. They change who these people are. That tonal shift from scrappy underdog adventure to something much grittier won't work for everyone, and some viewers bounce off when the comedy gives way to extended arcs about grief and manipulation. But for those who stay, the sincerity pays off.
The fan community has always been passionate, though the show's critical reception has been mixed and somewhat dependent on which season you ask about. Early volumes have a cult following despite their rough animation and pacing issues. Later seasons attracted viewers who connected with its exploration of abuse, isolation, and belonging, though some longtime fans felt the show lost what made it charming. It lives in a strange position online, beloved by its core audience but rarely discussed among mainstream animation circles, possibly because it started on YouTube rather than arriving fully formed on a traditional network.
RWBY resembles a very long, very earnest fan project that somehow became a legitimate series all the way through a ninth season. That's either the most appealing or most off-putting thing about it, depending on what you want from animation.
Created by Monty Oum
Themes
Is RWBY renewed or cancelled?
Working toward renewal
Core fanbase loyalty indicated by steady Wikipedia and Trakt metrics
Working against it
37 months since last episode with no renewal announcement
Rooster Teeth financial crisis and restructuring 2023-2024
No production updates or casting news in 37 months
Steady but modest Trakt active-watcher count (3811) with no growth signal
IMDb rating 7.6 is respectable but not exceptional for renewal justification
RWBY Season 10 Release Date
If RWBY were renewed, an official announcement would likely have appeared by now given the 37-month gap. No confirmed next-episode date exists. If the show does return, it would almost certainly require Rooster Teeth to stabilize its business and secure fresh funding or platform interest, which remains uncertain. A 2025 or 2026 return is theoretically possible if the studio recovers, but without an announcement, any timeline is pure speculation. The likeliest scenario is that RWBY remains in limbo indefinitely.
Best & worst episodes
RWBY seasons
Volume 12013 · 16 ep
- 1. Ruby Rose2013-07-18 · ★ 7.4
- 2. The Shining Beacon (1)2013-07-25 · ★ 7.2
- 3. The Shining Beacon (2)2013-08-01 · ★ 7.3
- 4. The First Step (1)2013-08-08 · ★ 7.5
- 5. The First Step (2)2013-08-15 · ★ 7.4
- 6. The Emerald Forest (1)2013-08-22 · ★ 7.5
- 7. The Emerald Forest (2)2013-08-29 · ★ 7.5
- 8. Players and Pieces2013-09-05 · ★ 8.4
- 9. The Badge and The Burden (1)2013-09-12 · ★ 7.3
- 10. The Badge and The Burden (2)2013-09-19 · ★ 7.3
- 11. Jaunedice (1)2013-09-26 · ★ 7.2
- 12. Jaunedice (2)2013-10-03 · ★ 7.2
- 13. Forever Fall (1)2013-10-10 · ★ 7.2
- 14. Forever Fall (2)2013-10-17 · ★ 7.6
- 15. The Stray2013-10-31 · ★ 7.6
- 16. Black and White2013-11-07 · ★ 8.1
Volume 22014 · 12 ep
- 1. Best Day Ever2014-07-24 · ★ 8.1
- 2. Welcome to Beacon2014-07-31 · ★ 7.5
- 3. A Minor Hiccup2014-08-07 · ★ 7.5
- 4. Painting the Town...2014-08-14 · ★ 8.0
- 5. Extracurricular2014-08-28 · ★ 7.9
- 6. Burning the Candle2014-09-04 · ★ 7.4
- 7. Dance Dance Infiltration2014-09-11 · ★ 7.7
- 8. Field Trip2014-09-25 · ★ 7.2
- 9. Search and Destroy2014-10-02 · ★ 7.7
- 10. Mountain Glenn2014-10-09 · ★ 7.7
- 11. No Brakes2014-10-23 · ★ 8.0
- 12. Breach2014-10-30 · ★ 7.8
Volume 32015 · 12 ep
- 1. Round One2015-10-25 · ★ 7.7
- 2. New Challengers...2015-11-01 · ★ 7.3
- 3. It's Brawl in the Family2015-11-15 · ★ 7.8
- 4. Lessons Learned2015-11-29 · ★ 7.5
- 5. Never Miss a Beat2015-12-06 · ★ 7.7
- 6. Fall2015-12-13 · ★ 7.8
- 7. Beginning of the End2016-01-03 · ★ 7.6
- 8. Destiny2016-01-10 · ★ 7.7
- 9. PvP2016-01-17 · ★ 8.0
- 10. Battle of Beacon2016-01-31 · ★ 8.1
- 11. Heroes and Monsters2016-02-07 · ★ 8.5
- 12. End of the Beginning2016-02-14 · ★ 8.6
Volume 42016 · 12 ep
- 1. The Next Step2016-10-22 · ★ 8.0
- 2. Remembrance2016-10-29 · ★ 8.1
- 3. Of Runaways and Stowaways2016-11-05 · ★ 8.0
- 4. Family2016-11-11 · ★ 7.9
- 5. Menagerie2016-11-19 · ★ 7.6
- 6. Tipping Point2016-12-10 · ★ 8.0
- 7. Punished2016-12-24 · ★ 8.0
- 8. A Much Needed Talk2016-12-31 · ★ 7.7
- 9. Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back2017-01-05 · ★ 7.7
- 10. Kuroyuri2017-01-20 · ★ 7.9
- 11. Taking Control2017-01-28 · ★ 7.9
- 12. No Safe Haven2017-02-04 · ★ 8.2
Volume 52017 · 14 ep
- 1. Welcome to Haven2017-10-21 · ★ 7.6
- 2. Dread in the Air2017-10-28 · ★ 7.6
- 3. Unforeseen Consequences2017-11-04 · ★ 7.6
- 4. Lighting the Fire2017-11-11 · ★ 7.9
- 5. Necessary Sacrifice2017-12-09 · ★ 7.2
- 6. Known by its Song2017-12-09 · ★ 7.5
- 7. Rest and Resolutions2017-12-09 · ★ 7.3
- 8. Alone Together2017-12-09 · ★ 7.4
- 9. A Perfect Storm2017-12-09 · ★ 7.2
- 10. True Colors2017-12-09 · ★ 7.8
- 11. The More the Merrier2017-12-16 · ★ 7.7
- 12. Vault of the Spring Maiden2017-12-23 · ★ 7.6
- 13. Downfall2017-12-30 · ★ 8.1
- 14. Haven's Fate2018-01-20 · ★ 7.7
Volume 62018 · 13 ep
- 1. Argus Limited2018-10-27 · ★ 7.8
- 2. Uncovered2018-11-03 · ★ 7.9
- 3. The Lost Fable2018-11-10 · ★ 8.3
- 4. So That's How It Is2018-11-17 · ★ 7.5
- 5. The Coming Storm2018-11-24 · ★ 7.6
- 6. Alone in the Woods2018-12-01 · ★ 8.0
- 7. The Grimm Reaper2018-12-08 · ★ 7.5
- 8. Dead End2018-12-15 · ★ 7.5
- 9. Lost2018-12-29 · ★ 7.8
- 10. Stealing from the Elderly2019-01-05 · ★ 7.3
- 11. The Lady in the Shoe2019-01-12 · ★ 7.8
- 12. Seeing Red2019-01-19 · ★ 7.8
- 13. Our Way2019-01-26 · ★ 7.9
Volume 72019 · 13 ep
- 1. The Greatest Kingdom2019-11-02 · ★ 7.6
- 2. A New Approach2019-11-09 · ★ 7.6
- 3. Ace Operatives2019-11-16 · ★ 7.7
- 4. Pomp and Circumstance2019-11-23 · ★ 7.6
- 5. Sparks2019-11-30 · ★ 7.6
- 6. A Night Off2019-12-07 · ★ 7.7
- 7. Worst Case Scenario2019-12-14
- 8. Cordially Invited2019-12-21
- 9. As Above, So Below2020-01-04
- 10. Out in the Open2020-01-11
- 11. Gravity2020-01-18
- 12. With Friends Like These2020-01-25
- 13. The Enemy of Trust2020-02-01 · ★ 8.3
Volume 82020 · 14 ep
- 1. Divide2020-11-07
- 2. Refuge2020-11-14
- 3. Strings2020-11-21
- 4. Fault2020-11-28
- 5. Amity2020-12-05
- 6. Midnight2020-12-12
- 7. War2020-12-19
- 8. Dark2021-02-06
- 9. Witch2021-02-13
- 10. Ultimatum2021-02-27
- 11. Risk2021-03-06
- 12. Creation2021-03-13
- 13. Worthy2021-03-20
- 14. The Final Word2021-03-27
Volume 92023 · 10 ep
- 1. A Place of Particular Concern2023-02-18
- 2. Altercation at the Auspicious Auction2023-02-25
- 3. Rude, Red, and Royal2023-03-04
- 4. A Cat Most Curious2023-03-11
- 5. The Parfait Predicament2023-03-18
- 6. Confessions Within Cumulonimbus Clouds2023-03-25
- 7. The Perils of Paper Houses2023-04-01
- 8. Tea Amidst Terrible Trouble2023-04-08
- 9. A Tale Involving a Tree2023-04-15
- 10. Of Solitude and Self2023-04-22
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RWBY cast
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Lindsay Jones
Ruby Rose (voice)
Kara Eberle
Weiss Schnee (voice)
Arryn Zech
Blake Belladonna (voice)
Barbara Dunkelman
Yang Xiao Long (voice)
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AI Verdict
RWBY has not received an official renewal announcement over 37 months since Season 9 ended in April 2023. Rooster Teeth's financial troubles and studio restructuring in 2023-2024 have cast serious doubt on continuation. Without a confirmed renewal signal and given the extended silence, the show is almost certainly cancelled or on permanent hold.
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Interest steady
Verdict updated 2 months ago
Updated 2026-06-09 · AI-generated analysis
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Frequently asked
- When does RWBY Season 10 come out?
- RWBY Season 10 has not been confirmed yet.
- Is RWBY renewed or cancelled?
- RWBY has not received an official renewal announcement over 37 months since Season 9 ended in April 2023. Rooster Teeth's financial troubles and studio restructuring in 2023-2024 have cast serious doubt on continuation. Without a confirmed renewal signal and given the extended silence, the show is almost certainly cancelled or on permanent hold.
- How many seasons of RWBY are there?
- RWBY has aired 9 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of RWBY are there?
- There are 116 episodes of RWBY across 9 seasons.
- Who created RWBY?
- RWBY was created by Monty Oum.
- Where can I watch RWBY?
- RWBY is available to stream on Hulu.
- What is RWBY's IMDb rating?
- RWBY holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 7,960 votes.