Starring Aldis Hodge, with new cast additions Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham, the pulse-pounding series returns February 11, 2026
Today, Prime Video unveiled the official trailer and key art for the second season of Cross, the high-stakes hit crime thriller based upon characters created by James Patterson. From Paramount Television Studios starring and executive produced by Aldis Hodge, the new season will premiere February 11, 2026 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, launching with the first three episodes followed by weekly installments leading up to the season finale on March 18, 2026.
Created by executive producer and showrunner, Ben Watkins, Cross is a complex twisted thriller set in Washington, D.C. that follows Alex Cross (Hodge), a brilliant homicide detective and forensic psychologist with an uncanny ability to get inside the minds of killers in order to stop them. The first season generated more than 40 million viewers globally over its first 20 days, which established Cross as a breakout hit for Prime Video.
Season Two pushes the series into a bolder, more dangerous chapter as billionaire business titan Lance Durand (Matthew Lillard) calls the FBI for protection after receiving a death threat — one that links him to the murder of a billionaire playboy. Detective Alex Cross and FBI Agent Kayla Craig (Alona Tal) lead a new joint mission to protect Durand and to find the killer, who leaves behind gruesome clues. Meanwhile, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), Cross’ partner and longtime best friend, makes an unexpected connection.
The Cross universe expands with standout new cast members Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham, each bringing a commanding presence to the series, alongside returning stars Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Juanita Jennings, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, and Johnny Ray Gill.
In addition to Watkins, who also appears in a recurring role this season, and Hodge, Cross is executive produced by Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, J. David Shanks, Aiyana White, Craig Siebels, Owen Shiflett, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, and Patrick Santa.
Cross is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Paramount Television Studios.