Netflix’sArcanecame to a definitive conclusion in November 2024, but its replacement already looks extremely exciting thanks toLeague of Legends. With season 1 being such a big hit, many fans were shocked to hear the announcement thatArcanewas ending with season 2. The animated series completely surpassed expectations when it first arrived, and the second season was every bit as good given that it wrapped the story up perfectly. However, while it’s great that the show went out on its own terms, the project’s quality only made people crave more from Runeterra.
Luckily, moreLeague of Legendsspinoffs are in the works afterArcaneasthe showrunner announced that the franchise’s new projects will focus on Noxus, Ionia, Demacia, and Bilgewater. WhereasArcanefocused solely on the Piltover/Zaun district, it’s unclear if upcoming spinoffs could center around multiple regions at once, given there is no confirmation on exactly how many shows are in the works. Despite the confusion surrounding Runeterra’s future on Netflix, one area already looks like it has plenty of setup for a new show, as a new cinematic fromLeague of Legendsput the spotlight on characters from Noxus.
League Of Legends’ “Welcome To Noxus” Cinematic Shows How Good Their Next Show Could Be
The Cinematic Trailer Looked Exactly Like Arcane Set In Noxus
Even the music heavily resembledArcane’s signature style and with Noxus confirmed to be one of the areas getting some sort of spinoff, a full-length show looks more appealing than ever. Alongside showcasing some of the fascinating points of interest within the region, “Welcome to Noxus” introduced many of the unique characters who reside there. AfterArcanebecame canon toLeague of Legends’story, the next projects look more important than ever, andthe video game’s latest trailer proves how much potential Noxus has in an animated setting, meaning it should be the next show the franchise focuses on.
The small glimpse of fighting and story setup was more than enough to get people talking, and the high-quality animation now has people interested in these new characters alongside their backgrounds, indicating just how goodLeague of Legends' next show could be if they focus on Noxus.
The Noxus Spinoff Already Looks Like It Will Tie In With Arcane
Mel’s Appearance & The Piltover Reference Hints At The Timeline Connecting
Assuming the nextLeague of Legendsshow does take place in Noxus, the project already looks like it will have major ties toArcane. Based on the game’s new cinematic, the current events ofLeague of Legendstake place shortly afterArcaneseason 2’s ending, which would be the perfect place for the next spinoff to begin. LeBlanc and Vladimir mention Piltover at the end of the trailer, and while the duo didn’t feature in Netflix’s hit show, the Black Rose did, meaning they were quietly involved inArcanedespite never physically appearing.
Vladamir also claims “We should focus on the opportunity that has washed up on our shores”, potentially referring to Mel Madarda, who also features in “Welcome to Noxus” after having a heavy role inArcane. Given her arc is directly linked to the Black Rose,League of Legends' next chapter may continue this storyline into Noxus, which would be a great premise for the spinoff. Not only would it present a smooth timeline that links both shows together, butMel’s appearance would connect the projects further and open up the potential for major cameos.
Arcane Sets Up 2 Major Enemies For Mel’s Future: New League Of Legends Champions Explained
Arcane season 2 teased a spin-off centered on Mel Medarda and Noxus, as well as two major villains she could face from League of Legends.
While it may not make sense for many ofArcane’s characters to show up in Noxus, their alliance with Mel could be pivotal, meaning if she remains a key part of the ongoing Black Rose plot, the Noxus spinoff andArcanewill be heavily intertwined.
Arcane Provided The Perfect Blueprint For A Noxus Spinoff
Arcane’s Ensemble Of Interesting Characters Tied Together Perfectly To Craft An Excellent Narrative
Having cemented itself as one of the best video game adaptations of all time,Arcanehas already provided the perfect blueprint for the Noxus spinoff. Alongside its detailed animation and stunning soundtrack,Arcane’s ensemble of interesting characters perfectly paved the way for the nextLeague of Legendsshow to follow suit. “Welcome to Noxus” has already made it clear the district has a plethora of interesting characters that could lead the show, and plenty more could be introduced. However, the game also has numerous legends from Noxus who didn’t feature in the trailer that could steal the spotlight.
Some ofArcane’s most beloved characters - like Isha and Sevika - are not part ofLeague of Legends, while Mel only recently joined the roster.
In addition, some ofArcane’s most beloved characters - like Isha and Sevika - are not part ofLeague of Legends, while Mel only recently joined the roster, proving Noxus could welcome some original characters as well.Arcanewas excellent at featuring a bunch of major legends and giving them their own struggles and storylines that eventually overlapped with the main narrative. If Noxus' spinoff can do this too, there’s no doubt it could reach a similar quality and continueLeague of Legends' fantastic televised universe, as the recent cinematic already showed the region’s massive potential.
Arcane
Arcane is an animated series set in the League of Legends universe, debuting in 2021. It explores the conflict between the affluent city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun. Central to the story are two sisters whose allegiance to opposing sides of a technological and ideological war strains their bond.
