Fans of Hulu’s post-apocalyptic political thriller Paradise can finally breathe ease, Season 2 is officially here! After a jaw-dropping Season 1 finale that left everyone with more questions than answers, the new season promises to dive deeper into the mysteries of the bunker and the world outside.
Paradise Season 2 Release Date & Schedule
Mark your calendars: Paradise Season 2 premieres on Monday, February 23, 2026, exclusively on Hulu. The season kicks off with a bang, dropping the first three episodes all at once. After that, new episodes will roll out every Monday until the finale on March 30, 2026, so you won’t have to wait too long between cliffhanger.
Meet the Cast: Who’s Back and Who’s New?
The core cast is back in action:
- Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins, the determined Secret Service agent searching for his wife and uncovering the truth about Paradise.
- James Marsden as former President Cal Bradford, whose secrets are far from over.
- Julianne Nicholson as Sinatra, the enigmatic leader of the bunker.
- Krys Marshall and Sarah Shahi return in their pivotal roles, with new layers to their characters.
This season also welcomes some fresh faces, including Thomas Doherty, Shailene Woodley, Erik Svedberg-Zelman, Betsy Moore, and Enuka Okuma, who are set to shake things up in Paradise.
What’s the Buzz About Season 2?
Creator Dan Fogelman has teased that Season 2 is the “middle episode” of a three-season trilogy, with its own beginning, middle, and end. Expect more twists, deeper dives into the bunker’s origins, and Xavier’s journey into the outside world, where he’ll discover how people survived the apocalyptic events of “The Day.”
How to Catch Up Before the Premiere
If you need a refresher, the entire first season is streaming now on Hulu. And for those who love behind-the-scenes content, Hulu has launched an official Paradise podcast, hosted by Sterling K. Brown’s wife, Ryan Michelle Bathéeu.usatoday.com.
Ready to dive back into Paradise? Set your reminders, grab your snacks, and get ready for another wild ride, because this season is shaping up to be even more intense than the last.
What are you most excited to see in Hulu‘s Paradise Season 2? Let us know in the comments!