Netflix has determined to cancel the motion comedy sequence Fubar after a two-season run. That includes Arnold Schwarzenegger as a veteran CIA operative, the present premiered on Could 25, 2023. The sophomore season subsequently debuted on June 12, 2025. Fubar turns into one of many uncommon cancellations on the streaming big in 2025 after The Recruit, Pulse, and The Residence. The Recruit can even not return for Season 3, whereas the opposite two have been scrapped after their inaugural seasons.
Right here’s why Netflix canceled Fubar earlier than Season 3
Fubar was canceled earlier than Season 3, possible because of the earlier chapter’s poor efficiency with the Netflix viewership. When the primary season debuted, it was a substantial success on the platform, possible pushed by Schwarzenegger’s star energy and worldwide enchantment. In its premiere weekend, the sequence gathered about 11 million views. Nonetheless, when the present returned with its subsequent chapter, it obtained a way more subdued response from the viewers.
Season 2 solely managed to achieve the seventh spot on the record of Netflix’s English-language sequence, with 3.3 million views in its first full week on the streamer. This got here after the season registered 2.2 million views from Thursday by Sunday within the first week. In week 3, the season was as soon as extra ranked within the Prime 10 with 1.8 million views earlier than disappearing from the record. (by way of Deadline)
Fubar Season 2’s disappointing efficiency got here as a shock to many. Apart from Schwarzenegger’s aforementioned star energy, the curiosity within the present’s sophomore return was additionally fueled by his co-star Monica Barbaro receiving an Oscar nod for her portrayal of Joan Baez within the biopic A Full Unknown (2024).
Fubar predominantly revolves round Schwarzenegger’s Luke Brunner and his daughter Emma (Barbaro). They uncover that they each work for the CIA and now should navigate how that impacts their relationship, whereas coping with worldwide criminals. The forged additionally consists of Milan Carter as Barry, Jay Baruchel as Carter, Fabiana Udenio as Tally Brunner, and Carrie-Anne Moss as Greta Nelso.
Each seasons of Fubar are at the moment streaming on Netflix.
