All of Us Are Dead season 2: release date, cast and everything we know

Netflix's zombie K-drama is trending again. Season 2 has finished filming and moves to Seoul, but no date is set yet. Cast, plot and when to expect it.

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All of Us Are Dead is trending on Google in Pakistan and India this week, as fans of Netflix’s Korean zombie hit look for news on season 2. Here’s everything confirmed so far, based on What’s on Netflix’s latest update on October 19.

Is there a release date?

Not yet. Netflix has not announced a date.

  • Season 2 was not on Netflix’s 2026 Korean line-up.
  • Rumours of a December 2026 release have no evidence behind them.
  • The most likely window is January or February 2027.

Could news come soon?

Possibly. The show is part of the “What Next?” showcase at Netflix Korea’s 10th-anniversary fan festival in Seoul, with the cast due on stage on October 24, 2026. The segment will be streamed on Netflix Korea’s YouTube channel. Netflix hasn’t promised a teaser, but fans are hoping for a first look or a date.

Filming and production

  • Netflix renewed the show in June 2022.
  • Filming finally wrapped in February 2026 after about seven months, and the season is heavy on visual effects.

Who’s back

Confirmed returning cast:

  • Park Ji-hu as Nam On-jo
  • Yoon Chan-young as Lee Cheong-san
  • Cho Yi-hyun as Choi Nam-ra
  • Lomon as Lee Su-hyeok

Confirmed new cast: Lee Min-jae, Kim Si-eun, Roh Jae-won (as an intelligence agency team leader) and Yoon Ga-yi.

The big question is Cheong-san, whose fate at the end of season 1 broke fans’ hearts. Netflix hasn’t explained how he returns, and the director has only said there’s a plan.

What’s the story?

Season 2 moves from Hyosan High School to Seoul, where a new zombie virus spreads just as life seems to be returning to normal. On-jo is now a university student dealing with trauma and loss, and the government’s response is expected to play a bigger role.

The bigger deal

Season 1 was one of Netflix’s biggest Korean shows ever, with 560.78 million hours viewed in its first 28 days. It also had a large following in Pakistan, where K-dramas have become a big part of what young viewers stream.

Watch the original season 1 trailer below while you wait.

Sources

  1. What's on Netflix: All of Us Are Dead season 2, everything we know so far
  2. YouTube (Netflix): All of Us Are Dead official trailer

This story was researched and drafted with AI assistance, then checked and edited by our editor before publishing.

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