What's new
Production has wrapped on the second season of Netflix’s South Korean zombie thriller, All of Us Are Dead. Filming reportedly concluded in February 2026, moving the project into post-production for visual effects. An exact premiere schedule is not specified in the source; please check the official notice. However, expectations point toward a potential 2027 release window, as the series was not included in Netflix’s 2026 Korean content lineup. Further updates may surface in late October 2026 during Netflix Korea's 10th anniversary festival in Seoul, where the series is slated to headline a showcase event.
About the series
The first season debuted in January 2022, following a group of teenagers fighting to survive a localized virus outbreak inside Hyosan High School. The show became a global hit for Netflix, generating 560.78 million viewing hours in its first 28 days and eventually reaching 679.3 million hours watched under the platform's 91-day metric. Following its massive debut, Netflix officially renewed the drama in June 2022.
What to expect
The upcoming season moves the storyline beyond the high school setting and into the capital city of Seoul. Just as everyday life appears to resume, a new viral outbreak strikes the metropolis. Nam On-jo is now a university student coping with past trauma who must face another struggle for survival alongside new classmates named Ma-ru, Ju-ran, and Jong-a.
Key details for the next chapter include:
- Returning and New Cast: Park Ji-hu (Nam On-jo), Yoon Chan-young (Lee Cheong-san), Cho Yi-hyun (Choi Nam-ra), and Lomon (Lee Su-hyeok) return as leads. Roh Jae-won joins the cast as a National Intelligence Service team leader, signaling potential storylines involving government involvement.
- Thematic Shift: Director Lee Jae-kyu previously noted that while the initial season centered on human survival, the new season will focus on the survival of zombies and explore half-infected individuals known as "halfbies."
- Runtime Details: Official episode numbers and runtimes are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: netflix new series release - BingNews · Published October 22, 2026 · Photo by KASHILEMBO WABU on Unsplash