Beef season 2 release date speculation, plot and latest news
Another star-studded season of the acclaimed anthology is coming.
Netflix comedy-drama Beef is one of the most celebrated shows to land on the streaming platform in recent years, so it's good news indeed that a second season is finally moving forward.
Alas, we won't be reuniting with original leads Amy (Ali Wong) and Danny (Steven Yeun) in the next chapter, with creator Lee Sung Jin opting to follow an entirely different set of characters instead.
A starry quartet comprised of Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny have been tapped to lead the project, while South Korean stars Song Kang-ho (Parasite) and Youn Yuh-jung (Pachinko) will also appear.
Plot details are scarce at the moment, but we do know that the story will follow the uncomfortable rivalry between two couples set against the backdrop of an elitist, luxury country club.
If you're intrigued to know more, read on for everything announced so far about Beef season 2 on Netflix.
Beef season 2 release date speculation
Beef season 2 does not yet have a confirmed release date, but we're estimating that the series could launch in late 2025 or early 2026.
That prediction is based on the show's production schedule, which is moving ahead at pace since shooting commenced in January 2025, as confirmed in an interview with incoming star Carey Mulligan.
She told Variety: "We just started. Almost everything [is different to season 1]. But it's still [creator Lee Sung Jin] being brilliant. It's a completely new story and if I say anything else then a laser beam will appear on my head. But it’s very exciting."
Beef season 2 cast
The cast of Beef season 2 will be led by Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny, who will be playing two couples locked in a volatile feud.
The former two are industry heavyweights, with Mulligan known for celebrated turns in The Great Gatsby, Promising Young Woman and Maestro, not to mention legendary Doctor Who episode Blink.
Meanwhile, Isaac has starred in major franchise productions, including Dune, the Star Wars sequel trilogy and Marvel's Moon Knight, as well as acclaimed works like Inside Llewyn Davis (also with Mulligan), Ex Machina and A Most Violent Year.
Beef season 2 marks Mulligan and Isaac's third collaboration after 2011 drama Drive and Inside Llewyn Davis.
Melton and Spaeny are two of Hollywood's buzziest rising stars, with the former impressing critics in comedy drama May December and the latter coming off high profile roles in Priscilla, Civil War and Alien: Romulus.
In addition, Parasite star Song Kang-ho will guest star in Beef season 2, while Youn Yuh-jung of Minari and Pachinko fame will also appear as the country club owner referenced in the official synopsis (see next section).
The supporting cast of Beef season 2 includes Seoyeon Jang (Butterfly), William Fichtner (Prison Break), Mikaela Hoover (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) and K-pop star BM (aka Matthew Kim), best known as a member of successful group Kard.
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What could happen in a potential Beef season 2?
The official synopsis for Beef season 2, courtesy of Netflix, reads: "A young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favours and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner."
As outlined above, it seems that the "young couple" will be played by up and comers Melton and Spaeny, while Mulligan and Isaac will form the older couple, whose fateful argument causes all their lives to be thrown into utter chaos.
Viewers who felt deeply invested in the story of Beef season 1 leads Amy (Ali Wong) and Danny (Steven Yeun) may be disappointed to learn that this follow-up is completely new and reportedly unrelated to what came before.
That said, creator Lee Sung Jin has hinted at a possible return to the original characters at some point in the future, telling ELLE that he'd "love to explore them further" if given the opportunity.
For now, though, it seems that he's focusing on exploring the complex dynamics behind "other beefs and other character types", with the clashing couples of season 2 being next in line to hash out their differences.
Is there a trailer for Beef season 2?
There's no trailer just yet, but we'll update this page when footage from the second season drops.
Beef is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
