Jeremy Renner signaled fresh willingness to return as Clint Barton for a second season of the Disney+ series, saying he is “happy to do season two” and has had ongoing conversations about what it could look like. The actor’s remarks come after he previously said he declined an earlier approach because the offer was significantly lower than his first-season pay. He now describes his recovery from a 2023 snowplow accident as strong enough for the role and frames his stance as open, provided the creative and business pieces align. No official renewal has been announced.
Renner referenced the physical demands of playing Hawkeye and joked about the earlier pay dispute, while reiterating affection for the character and a desire to “always dance” with the studio. His comments track with months of chatter around a possible continuation, though insiders have cautioned that scheduling and budget decisions across the television slate remain fluid. He emphasized that any return would depend on timing and on whether there is a clear story worth telling.
The original six-episode run debuted in late 2021, pairing Renner with Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop and earning strong audience engagement during a holiday-set storyline. Steinfeld has separately expressed interest in revisiting the role, adding momentum to fan hopes for a follow-up centered on the mentor-protégé dynamic that anchored the first season. Absent a formal pickup, talk of cast configurations and prospective dates remains speculative, and release-window guesses circulating online are not confirmed by the studio.
Renner’s public posture has shifted over the past several weeks, from recounting a pay-cut offer he rejected earlier this year to saying he is “sure” another season will happen. The actor has continued working on other projects while rehabbing extensive injuries from the 2023 accident, and he now says his body is ready for the action required. For fans of the character, the latest update suggests movement rather than certainty: active conversations, an enthusiastic lead, and a series without an official green light—yet.
