When does 'Paradise' Season 2 premiere? Release schedule explored as Xavier ventures out to find his wife

The second season will move beyond the bunker and explore the lives of the survivors
PUBLISHED FEB 23, 2026
A still of Xavier Collins from 'Paradise' Season 2 (Cover Image Source: Instagram | @paradiseonhulu)
A still of Xavier Collins from 'Paradise' Season 2 (Cover Image Source: Instagram | @paradiseonhulu)

The Hulu Original series 'Paradise' debuted its first season on January 26, 2025, and has had fans hooked to their screens ever since. Following the explosive twists and turns of the first season, the series is slated to return for a second installment packed with more mysteries and post-apocalyptic thrills on Monday, February 23. The award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown will be seen reprising his role as Xavier Collins as he ventures outside the underground city, promising a high-stakes journey filled with new revelations and threats.

Fans can enjoy the first three episodes of 'Paradise' Season 2 together, as they will drop at once at 12 a.m. ET on Hulu. The rest of the episodes will be released weekly until March 30. Just like Season 1, the second installment of the series will also include eight episodes. The episodes are written by Fogelman, Eric Wen, Jason Wilborn, Scott Weinger, Stephen Markley, Katie French, Nadra Widatalla, Melissa Glenn, John Hoberg, and Seena Haddad. Below is the complete release schedule for 'Paradise' Season 2: 

Monday, February 23 – Episode 201: 'Graceland'

Monday, February 23 – Episode 202: 'Mayday'

Monday, February 23 – Episode 203: 'Another Day in Paradise'

Monday, March 2 – Episode 204: 'A Holy Charge'

Monday, March 9 – Episode 205

Monday, March 16 – Episode 206

Monday, March 23 – Episode 207

Monday, March 30 – Episode 208 (Finale)

'Paradise' Season 2 kicks off right after the events of Season 1. Xavier's search for his wife, Dr. Teri Rodgers-Collins, leads him to Annie Clay (Shailene Woodley) and other survivors who have been left to fend for themselves on the surface since the doomsday event. Chaos ensues as the surface dwellers learn about the bunker and demand to be let in. In the trailer, Annie is seen asking Xavier about the bunker, and he replies, "It’s like before, only creepier. The longer we were down there, the more the seams began to show." This confirms that things aren't going so well inside either. Season 2 will see the billionaire and mastermind behind the bunker, Samantha Redmond, being forced to confront the consequences of her actions.

Shailene Woodley seen on the poster of 'Paradise' Season 2 (Image Source: Instagram | @shailenewoodley)
Shailene Woodley seen on the poster of 'Paradise' Season 2 (Image Source: Instagram | @shailenewoodley)

The trailer also introduces Thomas Doherty's character, Link, another survivor with an interesting backstory. In one scene, he is seen hugging Annie, and later speaks about the bunker, saying, "There’s something that nobody knows about, something dangerous," adding further mystery to the plot. The series regulars Brown, Julianne Nicholson, James Marsden, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Sara Shahi, Percy Daggs IV, and Aliyah Mastin are all set to return to uncover the secrets of the bunker and navigate some of the most pressing mysteries from Season 1. But what is the danger awaiting the group? Viewers can find out when 'Paradise' Season 2 premieres on Hulu and Disney+.

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