The wait for new adventures in the Wasteland is over. Fallout Season 2 has officially arrived, but with a last-minute schedule change that moved the premiere up by a day. The first episode is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Unlike the first season’s binge release, the new season will follow a weekly schedule, with the season finale set for February 4, 2026.
Fallout Season 2 Episode 1 Release Time and Schedule
The release of the first episode came as a surprise. Originally planned for Wednesday, December 17, Amazon moved the premiere to Tuesday, December 16, 2025, citing fan demand. The episode went live at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
For viewers around the world, this translated to:
- 9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- 2:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on Wednesday, December 17
- 3:00 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST)
- 1:00 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
The announcement was made in a big way, displayed on the massive Exosphere of the Sphere in Las Vegas—a fitting location since the new season’s story is set in New Vegas. The display featured characters like Lucy, The Ghoul, and Maximus inside a post-apocalyptic snow globe, with a Deathclaw trying to break out.
“Well, well, looks like Christmas came early,” the official Fallout account teased on social media alongside the announcement.
After the premiere, the remaining seven episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays. The release time for episodes 2 through 8 will shift to 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET.
How to Watch Fallout Season 2 Online
Fallout Season 2 is streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The show is available in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For new viewers, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime, which includes full access to Prime Video. After the trial, a standalone Prime Video subscription costs $8.99 per month, or you can subscribe to the full Amazon Prime service for $14.99 per month or $139.99 per year.
The series supports multiple audio and subtitle languages, including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and more. It is available to stream in 4K quality with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for supported devices.
Fallout Season 2 Episode Guide and Story
The second season consists of eight episodes total. The release schedule for the entire season is as follows:
- Episode 1: Released on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Episode 2: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
- Episode 3: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Episode 4: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Episode 5: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Episode 6: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Episode 7: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Episode 8 (Season Finale): Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The premiere episode is titled “The Innovator”. The season picks up right after the events of the Season 1 finale. Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) and The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) have formed an alliance and are traveling across the Mojave Wasteland toward New Vegas. Lucy is searching for her father, Hank (Kyle MacLachlan), while The Ghoul continues his own quest. Their destination brings them into contact with the ruler of New Vegas, the iconic video game character Robert House, played by Justin Theroux.
The story will also introduce dangerous factions from the games, most notably Caesar’s Legion.
Returning Cast and New Faces
The main cast from the first season returns for the new journey. This includes:
- Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean
- Walton Goggins as The Ghoul / Cooper Howard
- Aaron Moten as Maximus
- Moisés Arias as Norm MacLean
- Kyle MacLachlan as Hank MacLean
- Frances Turner as Barb Howard
They are joined by major new cast members. Justin Theroux takes on the pivotal role of Robert House. Guest stars for the season include Macaulay Culkin as a centurion for Caesar’s Legion and Kumail Nanjiani.
The show is created by Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner and executive produced by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s Kilter Films, along with Todd Howard from Bethesda Game Studios.
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What’s Different in Season 2?
The most immediate change viewers will notice is the shift to a weekly release schedule. The entire first season was released at once in April 2024, allowing for a binge-watch. For Season 2, Amazon has opted for a traditional weekly model, with one episode releasing each week. This format is a return to what the show’s producers have called a “retro” TV viewing experience.
The first season was a major hit for Amazon Prime Video. According to Nielsen ratings, it became the streaming service’s most successful program soon after its debut. It also earned critical praise, scoring a 96% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Season 2 is set to explore a beloved location from the video game series: New Vegas. The story takes place roughly 15 years after the events of the Fallout: New Vegas game. The season promises to bring more elements from the games to the screen, including terrifying creatures like Deathclaws, radscorpions, and the return of Lucy’s canine companion, Dogmeat.
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