Jason Momoa has a lot going on. That’s not news–the man has been juggling Aquaman sequels, producing gigs, and passion projects for years. But in a recent interview, he finally gave fans of his quieter work something concrete to hold onto: On the Roam Season 2 is coming this spring.
Speaking with Today on January 15, Momoa was asked about his upcoming projects. His answer was characteristically casual: he has “two more” things on the way. One is his live-action collaboration with Ryan Reynolds. The other? “On the Roam Season 2 is coming out, I think, in May.”
That “I think” is doing some heavy lifting. HBO Max hasn’t officially confirmed anything. But Momoa isn’t exactly known for being coy about his own projects, so a spring arrival seems like a safe bet.
Why On the Roam Season 2 Matters
For anyone who only knows Momoa from blockbusters, On the Roam might seem like an odd fit. No tridents. No explosions. Just the actor traveling across America, meeting craftsmen, builders, and artists who work with their hands.
Custom motorcycle makers. Metalworkers. Photographers who still shoot on film. The show is essentially a love letter to people who make things–real things, physical things–in an era increasingly dominated by screens and algorithms.
The first season landed in 2024 and quickly became one of those projects that people either hadn’t heard of or absolutely adored. There wasn’t much middle ground. Momoa produced it himself, and you can feel his genuine interest in every conversation. It’s not slick. It’s not fast. It’s a guy who could be doing literally anything choosing to sit in a garage and talk about metalwork.
That’s either compelling television or painfully self-indulgent, depending on your tolerance for sincerity. I lean toward the former, though I’ll admit the pacing isn’t for everyone.
On the Roam’s Commercial Gamble
Here’s the thing: “I think, in May” isn’t a premiere date. HBO Max could shift things around. The show could slip to summer. Networks change schedules constantly, especially for non-scripted content that doesn’t have the same promotional machinery behind it.
But the bigger uncertainty isn’t timing–it’s audience. On the Roam Season 2 is arriving on a platform that aggressively promotes its scripted dramas and true crime content. A meditative docuseries about craft doesn’t exactly fit the algorithm. Season 1 found its viewers through word of mouth, not homepage placement. Season 2 will likely need to do the same.
Momoa also confirmed that Animal Friends–his animated road comedy with Ryan Reynolds–lands on June 5, 2026. Back-to-back releases, completely different energies. The man refuses to be boxed in.
My bet: On the Roam lands when he says it will and finds its niche audience again. But if HBO Max buries it in the interface the way streamers often bury their quieter content, even Momoa’s star power might not be enough to surface it. The show’s survival depends on people actively searching for it–and that’s a gamble every passion project makes.
FAQ: On the Roam Season 2 and Momoa’s 2026 Schedule
Why might On the Roam struggle to find its audience despite Momoa’s star power?
Because it requires patience that streaming audiences rarely offer. The show has no narrative hooks, no cliffhangers, no algorithm-friendly drama–just conversations about craft. That’s its strength and its commercial liability. Momoa fans expecting Aquaman energy will bounce hard.
How does On the Roam fit into the larger trend of celebrity docuseries?
It doesn’t, really. Most celebrity docuseries are thinly veiled brand exercises–controlled narratives designed to rehabilitate or reinforce an image. On the Roam goes the opposite direction: Momoa recedes, letting the craftspeople he visits take center stage. Whether that humility translates to viewership is the open question.
