Much like the nuclear apocalypse at its center, Fallout seemingly came from nowhere. The Prime Video adaptation of Bethesda’s classic game series took a smart approach by telling a new story rather than trying to replicate one from the games, even flashing back to pre-apocalyptic intrigue throughout.
Now, Season 2 is coming, and it promises to bring a dastardly villain and the brand-new setting teased at the end of Season 1. Here’s everything we know about Fallout Season 2, from what’s expected to happen to when it might hit your TV screens.
What is the Fallout Season 2 Release Date?
Prime Video announced at GamesCom 2025 that Fallout Season 2 will premiere on December 17, 2025. Season 1 arrived in April 2024, making the gap between seasons a little more than 18 months. At a time when high-profile streaming shows can take years between releases, this is actually a pretty quick turnaround.
What is the Fallout Season 2 Release Time?
Details are still scarce, but considering Prime Video’s habit of releasing shows at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m., it seems safe to assume the platform won’t deviate from what works. The real question concerning Fallout Season 2 is how many episodes we’ll get at a time: Season 1 was released all at once, but after it proved to be an unexpected hit, Amazon might shift it to a weekly release schedule to maximize its time in the sun. Another major Prime Video series, The Boys, followed the same pattern, so a change in release schedule wouldn’t be unprecedented.
Is There a Trailer for Fallout Season 2?
Yes! A teaser trailer for Fallout Season 2 was released by Prime Video, debuting at GamesCom before dropping online. The teaser shows our first look at New Vegas, the notorious setting teased in the last few seconds of Fallout Season 1, along with the season’s main antagonist, Mr. House.
Who is in the cast of Fallout Season 2?
Much of the cast that made Fallout Season 1 so endearing returns for Season 2. Confirmed cast members so far include:
- Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean
- Walton Goggins as The Ghoul/Cooper Howard
- Aaron Moten as Maximus
- Kyle MacLachlan as Hank MacLean
- Moisés Arias as Norm MacLean
- Frances Turner as Barb Howard
- Justin Theroux as Robert House
Rafi Silver appeared via flashback in as Robert House in Season 1, but has been replaced by Theroux in Season 2, where he’ll play a more prominent part as this season’s villain — similar to his role as villain of the Fallout: New Vegas video game.
What is the Plot of Fallout Season 2?
When we left Lucy MacLean and the Ghoul, they’d set out on a journey to find Lucy’s father Hank after he stole some power armor and jetted off to New Vegas. Meanwhile, Maximus is now a full-fledged knight in the Brotherhood of Steel, after spending much of Season 1 posing as one. Here is the synopsis of Season 2 from Prime Video:
The new season will pick up in the aftermath of Season One’s epic finale and take audiences along for a journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas.
We’ve also had a glimpse of Cooper Howard, The Ghoul’s original identity, meaning Season 2 will continue Season 1’s pattern of including pre-apocalyptic flashbacks between the wasteland storylines.
How Many Episodes Will Fallout Season 2 Have?
Like Season 1, Fallout Season 2 will have eight episodes.
Will There be a Fallout Season 3?
There’s no word on Fallout’s future yet, but if Season 2 is as popular as Season 1, it may be just a matter of time before the series earns further wasteland adventures.
