Fans of Ridley Scott's ambitious sci-fi series Raised by Wolves have long wondered why the show was axed after just two seasons, especially given its strong critical reception. Now, producer Mark W. Zucker has finally shed light on the cancellation, pointing the finger at Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
In a recent interview with ScreenRant at the 2026 Italian Global Series, Zucker revealed that the team was fully prepared to move forward with Season 3. 'We were ready to come in and do it,' he said. 'And then David Zaslav came in, and our third season was set aside.' The producer added that he personally would love to revive the series, noting that he never expected projects like Alien: Earth or Blade Runner 2099 to happen either, so he remains hopeful.
Raised by Wolves debuted on HBO in 2020, offering a dystopian sci-fi fantasy that followed androids tasked with raising human children on a distant planet. The show earned an 81% critics' score and an 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and it developed a passionate fanbase. Created by Aaron Guzikowski—best known for writing Denis Villeneuve's 2013 thriller Prisoners—the series starred Travis Fimmel and Abubakar Salim, the latter now known for his role in House of the Dragon.
Scott, the Oscar-winning director behind Alien, Blade Runner, and The Martian, served as an executive producer through his Scott Free banner. While the show's cancellation was a blow, Scott has remained busy. He directed an episode of the Apple TV+ crime thriller Dope Thief and produced The Terror: Devil in Silver for AMC+. He's also heavily involved in the upcoming Alien: Earth series, which recently wrapped its first season and is now in production for Season 2 under showrunner Noah Hawley.
For those who haven't seen Raised by Wolves, both seasons are available to stream on HBO Max. The series stands as a testament to Scott's ability to craft thought-provoking sci-fi, even if its story was cut short. Zucker's comments have reignited hope among fans that the show might one day return, much like other seemingly dead projects have found new life.
In the meantime, Scott's sci-fi legacy continues with projects like Blade Runner 2099 and the aforementioned Alien: Earth. And for those craving more from the Raised by Wolves universe, Zucker's optimism suggests that the door isn't completely closed.
Check out both seasons of Raised by Wolves on HBO Max, and stay tuned for more updates on Ridley Scott's future projects. For more on the latest in sci-fi, read about how Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' became Prime Video's biggest sci-fi hit of July 2026.
