Fans of Prime Video’s hit series Fallout are heading back to the wasteland sooner than planned. The streamer announced Monday that the highly anticipated second season will premiere a full day early, moving from its original December 17 release to December 16 at 9 p.m. ET.
Prime Video Switches to Weekly Release Format
Unlike Season 1, which dropped all episodes at once for binge-watchers, Season 2 will follow a weekly release schedule. Only the premiere episode will be available on Dec. 16, with new installments arriving every week until the season finale on February 4, 2026.
This shift aligns with Prime Video’s strategy to build momentum and maintain longer viewer engagement across major franchises.
Season 2 Heads to New Vegas
Season 2 will explore storylines heavily inspired by Fallout: New Vegas, one of the most beloved games in the franchise. After Season 1’s finale, Hank MacLean (Kyle MacLachlan) escapes to New Vegas, setting off a tense pursuit.
His daughter Lucy (Ella Purnell) and the Ghoul (Walton Goggins) are both hunting him—Lucy seeking justice, and the Ghoul searching for answers about his missing family, Barb (Frances Turner) and Janey (Teagan Meredith). Along the way, viewers will encounter iconic New Vegas factions including the Kings and Caesar’s Legion, expanding the show’s world in major ways.
Brotherhood of Steel Crisis Intensifies
Meanwhile, Maximus (Aaron Moten) returns to the Brotherhood of Steel, where internal tensions are threatening to erupt into full-blown civil war. The discovery of cold fusion technology brings new power struggles into play, adding another volatile layer to the wasteland’s shifting political landscape.
With multiple storylines unfolding simultaneously, Season 2 is set to deliver higher stakes, deeper lore, and more connections to the Fallout gaming universe.
When and Where to Watch
Fallout Season 2 premieres December 16 at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on Prime Video, followed by new episodes released weekly through February 2026.
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