Fallout: Season 2 Gets Release Date and Season 3 Officially Confirmed
First image shows New Vegas
Two big announcements for "Fallout" fans: Amazon has officially announced a third season of the popular sci-fi series. The streaming service also revealed when the second season of the adaptation will be released.
In 2024, "Fallout" was one of the biggest series hits of the year and thrilled fans and critics alike. The show takes viewers into a gloomy post-apocalyptic world based on the video games of the same name. The plot follows young Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell). 200 years after the apocalypse, Lucy is forced to leave the safety of the Fallout Shelter. In the first season, she ventures through the ruined barren land on the Earth's surface.
Release Date and First Plot Details
Amazon has now introduced the second season as part of an Upfronts event. The streaming service unveiled its upcoming program there. Also present were the main actors Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten and Walton Goggins. The new season is set to pick up in the aftermath of the first season's epic finale. This time, the series will take us "on a journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas". A first image was also shown.
Likewise presented on site was a first teaser, which we hope to be able to share with you soon. A few days ago, it was revealed that filming of season 2 had been completed. Now there is finally some clarity as to when we can expect the sequel: the new season will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in December 2025.
Renewed for Season 3
However, it won't stop there. The streaming service has also officially greenlit Season 3. Given its success, this is not particularly surprising, but it is nonetheless a token of confidence. Another benefit is that the series' creative team can now make plans early on as to how the series will continue. We are also hoping that there won't be too long of a break between seasons. But first we are looking forward to the upcoming second season. You can take another look at the first season in the trailer here:
Series Recommendations for "Fallout" Fans
To bridge the waiting time until December, we have picked out some series tips for "Fallout" fans. Post-apocalyptic worlds, moral dilemmas, out-of-control technologies and the fragile balance between humanity and power: series with these ingredients are captivating not only because of their suspense, but also because of the questions they raise about our world. Anyone who loves dark, complex or philosophical visions of the future will find true highlights in these five series.
The Last of Us
A deadly fungal infection has turned the world into a ruin where militias and despair dominate everyday life. At the center is the relationship between the disillusioned Joel and the young Ellie, whose immunity could be the key to saving humanity. The series is based on the same-named video game and impresses with its emotional depth, outstanding actors (Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey) and a post-apocalyptic aesthetic that is both brutal and beautiful. "The Last of Us" is not only a survival drama, but also an intimate character study about love, loss and hope.
Silo
In a distant future, humanity lives deep underground in a gigantic subterranean silo – supposedly because the outside world is fatally contaminated. But when a mysterious death raises questions, the new head of security, Juliette, begins to doubt the official truth. "Silo" unfolds a complex web of power, control, lies and rebellion. The sterile, technocratic world of Silo is reminiscent of classic dystopias such as "1984", but brings a breath of fresh air to the genre with a consistently exciting production, strong characters and a fascinating world with many secrets. You can stream "Silo" on Apple TV+.
Westworld
What happens when artificial intelligence begins to question and fight its creators? In "Westworld", there is a theme park of the same name where people can live out all their desires with human-like androids. The series skillfully alternates between a western setting, cyberpunk and existential science fiction. It poses profound questions such as: What is consciousness? What does freedom mean? And when does control end? With each season, the world becomes more complex and darker. Intelligent, visually impressive and full of twists and turns.
There is also a connection between "Westworld" and "Fallout" behind the scenes. The showrunners of the sci-fi western are Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, both of whom were also involved in the development of "Fallout".
Station Eleven
A deadly virus has wiped out civilization. Years later, a small theater troupe travels through the destroyed North America and performs plays – an attempt to preserve humanity and culture in a lost world. "Station Eleven" dispenses with the typical end time drama full of violence and struggles for survival. Instead, the series shows in a personal way how memories, art and relationships can endure even under the worst conditions. The narrative structure jumps through different times and perspectives.
12 Monkeys
A virus has wiped out billions of people. Years later, a time traveler is sent back in time to prevent the catastrophe. But time is not an easy playing field – and every change has new consequences. What begins as a classic time travel story develops into a complex, gripping sci-fi thriller. The strengths of the series are the characters, the surprising depth and the well thought-out plot. The series rewards patience with suspense, emotion and clever twists. The show is of course based on the movie "12 Monkeys" with Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis.
Black Mirror
Each episode of this anthology series is a stand-alone story – but all deal with one central question: what happens when technology amplifies our human weaknesses instead of solving them? "Black Mirror" depicts future scenarios that seem disturbingly realistic – from social rating systems and consciousness uploads to deadly surveillance. The series is sometimes satirical, sometimes brutal, sometimes tragic, but always a mirror of the present. Anyone looking for intelligent, often shocking stories about our digital future will get their money's worth here. You can stream all seven seasons on Netflix.
