The wait is nearly over for viewers who have been eager to return to the bunker. Paradise Season 2, the political thriller starring Sterling K. Brown, is set to arrive on Monday, February 23, 2026. After a first season full of twists, lies, and a shocking murder, the story picks up with Agent Xavier Collins leaving the safety of the underground city to search for his missing wife in the dangerous outside world.
The show, created by Dan Fogelman (This Is Us), quickly became one of the most talked-about dramas on streaming. With the new season bringing fresh faces and higher risks, here is everything you need to know about where to watch Paradise Season 2, no matter where you are in the world.
When and Where Does Paradise Season 2 Premiere?
The streaming platform has set a firm release date for the new episodes. Paradise Season 2 will debut on February 23, 2026, exclusively on Hulu in the United States. For viewers in other countries, the show will be available on Disney+ under the “Star” content hub.
The release strategy gives fans a lot to dig into right away. Instead of just dropping one episode, the platform will release the first three episodes all at once on premiere day. After that, the remaining five episodes will roll out weekly, with new installments arriving every Monday. This schedule lets viewers either binge a good chunk of the story or savor it week by week as the mystery unfolds.
Here is the confirmed release schedule for the eight-episode season:
- Episodes 1-3: February 23, 2026
- Episode 4: March 2, 2026
- Episode 5: March 9, 2026
- Episode 6: March 16, 2026
- Episode 7: March 23, 2026
- Episode 8: March 30, 2026
Streaming Details for Viewers Around the World
Because Paradise is a Hulu Original, where you watch depends on your location. Hulu is mainly available in the U.S., but Disney+ handles international distribution for many of these shows. Here is the breakdown by region so you can find the right platform.
United States
In the U.S., the only place to stream Paradise Season 2 is Hulu. Episodes typically drop at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Mondays. If you have the Disney+ bundle that includes Hulu, you can also access the show through Hulu on Disney+.
United Kingdom
Viewers in the UK can watch the series on Disney+. The streaming service confirmed that Season 2 will launch on February 23 with three episodes, following the same schedule as the U.S. release.
Canada, Australia, and Europe
For audiences in Canada, Australia, and most European countries, Paradise Season 2 will also stream on Disney+. The platform uses the same weekly release pattern, so you won’t be behind on the action.
India
In India, the show will be available on JioHotstar. This platform has become the home for many Hulu and Disney+ titles in the region.
Latin America
Disney+ confirmed through its Latino press site that the series will premiere across Latin America on February 23, 2026, exclusively on Disney+. The release includes subtitles and localized options for viewers.
What Is Paradise Season 2 About?
For those who need a quick refresher, Season 1 of the political thriller followed Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins, a Secret Service agent assigned to protect President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) inside an underground bunker. The world above was destroyed by a catastrophic event, and 25,000 of the wealthiest and most powerful people were saved. But when the president is found murdered, Xavier realizes the bunker is hiding dark secrets.
The Season 1 finale dropped a major bombshell: Xavier’s wife Teri, who was thought to be dead, may actually be alive somewhere on the surface. Season 2 picks up right there. The official synopsis confirms that Xavier searches for Teri out in the world and learns how people have survived the three years since “The Day.”
Back inside the bunker, things are falling apart. The community is dealing with the fallout from Sinatra’s schemes, and new secrets about the city’s true purpose are coming to light. One character in the trailer teases, “It was never just about the bunker,” hinting that there is a much bigger conspiracy at play.
Who Is in the Cast for Season 2?
The cast for Season 2 brings back familiar faces while introducing some exciting new ones. Sterling K. Brown returns as the determined Xavier Collins. Julianne Nicholson is back as the powerful and ruthless Sinatra, who seems to have plans that go far beyond just running the bunker.
Other returning cast members include Sarah Shahi as Dr. Gabriela Torabi, Aliyah Mastin as Xavier’s daughter Presley, and Nicole Brydon Bloom as the mysterious Agent Jane Driscoll. Krys Marshall, Enuka Okuma, Percy Daggs IV, and Charlie Evans are also returning.
Two major additions are generating buzz. Shailene Woodley joins the ensemble in a significant role. In the trailer, her character is seen helping Xavier survive outside the bunker. She tells him, “Out here, the little things will kill you,” suggesting her character has been living on the surface for a while.
Thomas Doherty also joins the cast as Link, the leader of a biker gang that roams the wasteland. His character warns that there is something dangerous about the bunker that no one knows, adding another layer of conflict.
Interestingly, James Marsden and Jon Beavers are listed as recurring guest stars, even though their characters died in Season 1. Flashbacks will likely explain their presence and give viewers more backstory about the early days of the apocalypse.
What the Cast and Creator Say About the New Season
At the Los Angeles premiere on February 18, 2026, cast members shared some insights about what viewers can expect. Thomas Doherty, who plays the biker leader Link, told Reuters that the action is bigger this season, but the heart of the show remains human. He said, “The show, to all of us — certainly me — is a human story, and it’s very rooted in that.” He hopes audiences look past the explosions to see the emotional core.
Sarah Shahi also drew connections between the show’s world and our own. She pointed out that looking at the current state of the world makes the story feel more relevant. “All you have to do is look around the world and see the state everyone’s in to go, ‘Maybe I should start thinking a little differently, and I should start preparing a little differently,’” she explained.
Creator Dan Fogelman has a clear vision for where the series is heading. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed that there is a “very precise three-year plan” for the show. He describes Season 2 as “the middle episode of our trilogy” that will have its own complete story while moving the larger arc forward.
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Why Viewers Are Excited for the Return
The first season of Paradise caught many viewers by surprise. It blended political drama, murder mystery, and post-apocalyptic survival into a package that kept people guessing. The first three episodes alone pulled in 7 million views in their first week across Hulu and Disney+.
For Season 2, the expansion of the world is a big draw. Xavier is no longer confined to the controlled environment of the bunker. He faces real physical danger from the environment and from other survivors. Meanwhile, the political games inside Paradise continue, with Sinatra playing a longer game than anyone suspected. The introduction of surface dwellers adds a new dynamic that complicates both worlds.
If you need to catch up, the entire first season is currently available on Hulu (or Disney+ internationally). Watching or rewatching Season 1 before February 23 will help you catch all the connections in the new episodes.
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