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By Griff Griffin
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"Fallout Season 2" has officially announced its release date, and it's coming a lot sooner than you might think.
As revealed in the stylish first poster, the darkly funny post-apocalyptic drama is set to premiere in December 2025, with the exact date still to be confirmed.
That poster features returning heroes Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), Maximus (Aaron Moten), and canine companion Dogmeat on the outskirts of New Vegas. This is the colourful setting for "Fallout Season 2", taking the action away from the nuke-ravaged Los Angeles of "Fallout Season 1".
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This is far from everything. Here's what we know about "Fallout Season 2", including new cast members, story details, and when to expect the first trailer.
Fallout Season 2 Release Date
"Fallout Season 2" starts streaming December 2025, as revealed on the first poster. That's a quick turnaround given the show premiered in April 2024 - less than two years in total.
Fallout Season 2 Where to Watch
You can watch "Fallout Season 2" exclusively on Prime Video in December 2025.
How Many Episodes are in Fallout Season 2?
The exact number of episodes in "Fallout Season 2" hasn't been confirmed. However, "Fallout Season 1" contained eight episodes, so the next season is likely to follow.
What Happened in Fallout Season 1?
At the end of "Fallout Season 1", Hank (Kyle MacLachlan) reveals himself to be the villain. He flees to New Vegas, clad in Power Armor, and hotly pursued by both Lucy and The Ghoul.
What happens next is canon to the games. Co-showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet said in an April 2024 GQ interview season 2 is set 15 years after the 2010 video game Fallout: New Vegas.
What is the Main Plot of Fallout Season 2?
After Hank flees to New Vegas, Lucy and The Ghoul follow him in pursuit of retribution. Along the way, they'll have to reckon with all the dangerous new threats the city has to offer.
That includes hundreds-of-years-old casino-owning supercomputer Mr House, who rules the city with an iron fist. We'll also see iconic locales such as the Lucky 38 Resort and Casino, The Tops, and roadside landmarks like Dinky the T-Rex.
Is There a Fallout Season 2 Trailer?
No, there is no Fallout Season 2 trailer yet. However, with filming now wrapped, a trailer isn't far away. Expect the first teaser in October 2025.
Fallout Season 2 Cast
"Fallout Season 2" stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, and Walton Goggins, who all reprise their roles.
They're joined by new additions in Kumal Nanjiani and Macaulay Culkin, who plays "a crazy genius-type character, according to Deadline. Here's the confirmed cast list for Fallout Season 2.
• Ella Purnell – Lucy MacLean
• Aaron Moten – Maximus
• Kyle MacLachlan – Hank MacLean
• Moisés Arias – Norm MacLean
• Xelia Mendes-Jones – Dane
• Walton Goggins – The Ghoul / Cooper Howard
• Macaulay Culkin – (Character name not yet revealed)
• Kumail Nanjiani – (Character name not yet revealed)
Will There Be a Season 3 of Fallout?
Yes, there will be a third season of "Fallout". Prime Video has officially renewed the show for a third season.
Is Fallout Season 2 Filming?
No, "Fallout Season 2" wrapped filming on May 8, as confirmed in a post on X by the official Fallout account.
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