All of Us Are Dead S2: Release Update & Insights

Fans of the hit Korean zombie series All of Us Are Dead have been eagerly awaiting news about Season 2 since watching the heartbreaking end of Season 1 in January 2022. The show quickly became one of Netflix’s top-performing Korean series, second only to Squid Game in its debut week.

Season 2 Renewal & Timeline

Netflix officially confirmed the production of Season 2 back on June 6, 2022. Early reports hinted at a 2024 production start and a late‑2025 premiere. But ongoing delays shifted that timeline.

Industry insiders and Korean outlets now anticipate:

• Filming: August 2025 to December 2025
• Post‑Production: Early 2026 to mid‑2026 for high-quality effects
• Release Window: Best estimate points to mid‑late 2026

Filming Plans & Schedule

Filming has not started yet, but things are now moving toward actual production. News outlets like What’s on Netflix report filming is expected to begin in summer 2025, likely around August and continuing through December 2025
The IMDb listing and Reddit fans confirm that the next season probably won’t air until 2026
Feature analysts suggest a release window in late 2026 or early 2027, allowing time for filming and post-production

Timeline so far

• S1 release: January 2022
• Renewal: June 2022
• Filming: moved to mid‑2025
• Expected release: Late 2026+

What Factors Are Causing the Delay?

Several key reasons explain why fans must wait:

• Source material used up: Season 1 covered most of the original Naver webtoon. Season 2 needs a fresh script and world‑building
• High expectations: To keep the storytelling strong, production was delayed until they had extra time
• Casting logistics: New and returning actors require aligned schedules, which takes effort

Expected Cast & New Faces

Many familiar characters are returning, and new actors are joining the world of the zombie apocalypse.

1. The returning cast likely includes

• Park Ji‑hu as On‑jo
• Yoon Chan‑young as Cheong‑san
• Cho Yi‑hyun as Nam‑ra
• Lomon (Park Solomon) as Su‑hyeok

2. New cast members (recent reports)

• Seo Ji‑hoon
• Noh Jae‑won
• Lee Min‑jae
• Kim Si‑eun

These actors were announced on June 18, 2025, by What’s on Netflix, highlighting that Netflix continues to build a strong cast for Season 2

Plot Expectations

Season 2 will go beyond the school walls:

• Explore a post‑attack Seoul, ravaged by the outbreak and military bombing
• Focus on enhanced zombies, more dangerous and unpredictable than before.
• Possibly introduce a time jump, reflecting the years since the outbreak ended
• Include Hambies’ hybrid zombies who retain parts of their human self, bringing moral conflict

Although fans expect some survivors to return, like Cheong‑san, fate remains unclear, and flashbacks or new contexts may be used.

What to Expect in Season 2?

• New settings outside the school, including destroyed parts of Seoul
• Fresh zombie types and more intense threats
• Possible character returns, even for those presumed lost
• More emotional depth, twisted relationships, and survival arcs

Likely Season Timeline

Here’s the current expected timeline based on all sources and industry norms:

• June–July 2025 – Final pre‑production prep
• August–December 2025 – Filming
• Early–Mid 2026 – Post‑production, special effects, editing
• Late 2026 – Trailer and promotion
• Late 2026 or Early 2027 – Official Netflix release

Netflix’s schedules aren’t official yet, but this aligns with delays reported by film outlets and fans alike

Summary

Why the Wait Could Be Worth It?

• Expanded Storytelling: Going beyond the webtoon gives the creators more freedom and ambition.
• Bigger Scale: New settings, enhanced zombie types, and moral layers with Hambies can make it richer.
• High Standards: Extended production time aims to preserve high-quality visuals and plot.

Fan Tips While You Wait

• Rewatch Season 1, note the cliffhangers and hints
• Catch up on the webtoon now at Our School for added context
• Follow official Netflix/K-Drama pages for casting & trailer updates
• Join Reddit or fan groups to share theories and stay connected

Conclusion

Season 2 of All of Us Are Dead will finally film in mid‑2025, and after careful production and effects work, it should debut on Netflix by mid‑2026. While the delay tests patience, it also sets the stage for a richer, more polished second chapter full of evolved zombies, new settings, and strong character development. The wait may be long, but given the creators’ commitment to excellence, it promises to be worth every nail-biting moment.