Beef season 2 release date, time, cast, trailer, and more

After three years since the breakout success of Beef’s first season, Netflix is finally bringing back the Emmy award-winning anthology series with a brand‑new story, an all‑star cast, and a very different kind of conflict. Beef season 2 continues the show’s exploration of human relationships, emotional forces, and simmering tensions, but this time from a fresh angle.

In this article, we break down everything you need to know about the highly anticipated second season. We're talking from its release details and cast to the officially released trailer, and what fans can expect from this bold new installment!

When is the Beef season 2 release date on Netflix?

Obviously, the release date is the most important piece of information you'll want to know. That said, you can expect Beef season 2 to make its landing on Netflix on Thursday, April 16, 2026. No, the second installment will not be split up into parts. This is something Netflix has been doing a lot lately, but fans don't have to worry about this happening when it comes to Beef season 2.

The entire installment will drop on April 16. However, keep in mind that there's a change in the total episode count this time around. While the first season featured 10 episodes, Beef season 2 has been streamlined to eight episodes. Why? That's something we don't have an official answer for, but it's been a common trend lately in Netflix shows.

Basically, we've seen a trend in which new Netflix originals are given 10 episodes in their first seasons. Then, the episode count is often reduced for subsequent seasons. That happened with the popular Netflix teen series XO, Kitty.

While it would’ve been great to get more episodes for Beef season 2, everything should be fine as long as the storytelling remains sharp, the characters stay interesting, and the dark humor and intense drama that made the first season so addictive are preserved. In fact, the shorter season could even make the narrative feel more focused and binge-worthy. Fingers crossed!

What time will Beef season 2 drop on Netflix?

Netflix generally releases its new shows and new seasons of its returning shows at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on their official release dates. This has become the industry standard for the streaming giant’s premieres. We're talking from the original series to big‑budget movies. That means, in practical terms, Beef season 2 will go live on Netflix at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on April 16.

However, that's just the release times for those living on the West Coast and East Coast of the United States. What about Central time viewers and Mountain time viewers? Well, for viewers in the Central time zone, Beef season 2 will become available at 2:00 a.m. CT. Meanwhile, those in the Mountain time zone can start streaming it at 1:00 a.m. MT.

But it doesn’t stop there! Netflix is a global platform, so the release times naturally adjust for international audiences. Below, we've shared the exact release times for different regions around the world:

• Hawaii: 9:00 p.m. HST on Wednesday, April 15
• Alaska: 11:00 p.m. AKDT on Wednesday, April 15
• West Coast of the U.S.: 12:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, April 16
• Mountain Time: 1:00 a.m. MT on Thursday, April 16
• Midwest of the U.S.: 2:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, April 16
• East Coast of the U.S.: 3:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 16
• Brazil: 4:00 a.m. BRT on Thursday, April 16
• England: 8:00 a.m. BST on Thursday, April 16
• France: 9:00 a.m. CEST on Thursday, April 16
• Germany: 9:00 a.m. CEST on Thursday, April 16
• Italy: 9:00 a.m. CEST on Thursday, April 16
• Spain: 9:00 a.m. CEST on Thursday, April 16
• South Africa: 9:00 a.m. SAST on Thursday, April 16
• Israel: 10:00 a.m. IDT on Thursday, April 16
• India: 12:30 p.m. IST on Thursday, April 16
• South Korea: 4:00 p.m. KST on Thursday, April 16
• Japan: 4:00 p.m. JST on Thursday, April 16
• Sydney, Australia: 6:00 p.m. AEDT on Thursday, April 16

Unfortunately, episode titles for Beef season 2 have not been revealed at the time of writing. However, what we do know is that each episode will be about 30 minutes long.

What is Beef season 2 about on Netflix?

As mentioned earlier, Beef season 2 presents a new story in the popular Netflix anthology series created by Lee Sung Jin. Rather than picking up the story of the original season 1 characters, which saw Danny Cho and Amy Lau embroiled in a tense, darkly comedic road‑rage feud, season  2 introduces an entirely fresh set of characters and conflicts.

This season follows Ashley Miller and Austin Davis, a young engaged couple navigating both their personal relationship and their professional lives at an elite country club. Their seemingly ordinary existence is disrupted when they witness a heated and disturbing confrontation between the club’s power couple, Joshua Martín and Lindsay Crane‑Martin. From there, the plot becomes a kind of psychological and social chess game.

Here's a full list of who's who in the Beef season 2 cast:

• Oscar Isaac as Josh 
• Carey Mulligan as Lindsay 
• Charles Melton as Austin 
• Cailee Spaeny as Ashley 
• Youn Yuh-jung as Chairwoman Park 
• Song Kang-ho as Dr. Kim
• Seoyeon Jang as Eunice 
• William Fichtner as Troy 
• Mikaela Hoover as Ava 
• Musician BM as Woosh 

We've also shared the exciting official trailer for the show's second season below. Check it out for a sneak peek of what's to come!

All eight episodes of Beef season 2 are set to arrive on Netflix on April 16. Don't forget to mark this date down!