Bad News For Varun Dhawan And Samantha Ruth, Amazon Cancels 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' Season 2

Amazon MGM Studios has announced the cancellation of the Indian and Italian spin-offs of the Citadel series.

‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan.

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Citadel universe fans were disappointed to learn this week that Amazon MGM Studios has cancelled the popular series' Italian and Indian spin-offs. After the popularity of the first series starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, the two spin-offs, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ (starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan) and ‘Citadel: Diana’ (starring Matilda De Angelis), were eagerly awaited in 2024. Nevertheless, neither spin-off will return for a second season.

As Amazon is ready to broadcast the second season of the original Citadel series, which was originally scheduled for 2025 but has now been moved to 2026, the cancellation takes place.  Amazon has decided to incorporate the plots of these international chapters into the second season of the original show, ending any possibility of solo continuations for the spin-offs.

'Citadel' Spin-Offs Cancelled

According to Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, “Having successfully traversed India and Italy, storylines from both Citadel: Honey Bunny and Citadel: Diana will be woven into the upcoming second season of the mothership series Citadel.” 

“While these successful and widely enjoyed international chapters will not continue as individual series, Season 2 of Citadel will be our most exhilarating yet. With high-stakes storytelling, new additions to our amazing cast and bold, cinematic ambition, the new season will deepen the emotional journeys of Nadia, Mason and Orlick against the relentless force that is Manticore. We’re excited to share what’s next when Citadel Season 2 premieres globally in Q2 of 2026,” Sanders told Deadline. 

Citadel: Mexico and other planned spin-offs have also been placed on indefinite hold. The Hollywood Reporter reported a few days ago that the company is "not happy" with Citadel Season 2's development. According to insiders, Amazon is not happy with the future episodes' creative direction or the footage.