‘Building the Band’ Canceled at Netflix After 1 Season

It’s been nearly a year since Building the Band debuted on Netflix in July 2025. The show featured contestants deciding who they wanted to form a band with, then competing against the other groups to be named the winner.

Since the first season debuted, fans have been wondering whether the show will return, and Netflix finally shared an update in June 2026. Scroll down for everything we know about the singing competition’s future.

Will Building the Band return for Season 2?

No, there will not be a Season 2 of Building the Band. Deadline confirmed the cancellation on June 26 after the news was first reported by The U.S. Sun. Netflix did not comment.

In an interview with TV Insider conducted in 2025, Building the Band host AJ McLean was hopeful that another installment would be on the way. “Knock on wood, Season 2,” he said, later adding, “I was talking to my line producer last month and I’m like, ‘God willing we do a Season 2, how the hell do we top ourselves?’ There’s so much talent out there.”

Who were the judges for Building the Band?

During Season 1, the panel consisted of Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, and Kelly Rowland. Scherzinger served as the main mentor to the bands and the head judge, while Payne and Rowland were judges and guest mentors.

Sadly, Payne died in October 2024, just weeks after he finished filming Building the Band, which is his final project, so he will not be able to return. It remains to be seen if Scherzinger and Rowland will take their seats on the judges’ panel again.

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Who Won 'Building the Band' Season 1?

Who won Building the Band Season 1?

The Building the Band Season 1 winners were girl group 3QUENCY. They beat out SZN4 in the finals to be named the winner of the $500,000 prize.