The hit psychological horror survival series Yellowjackets is back for season 2, with the remaining installments of the nine-episode season being released over the next several weeks. The Showtime series returns with shocking revelations after Yellowjackets’ twist-filled season 1 finale, with the teenage version of the Yellowjackets survivors becoming more desperate and starved in the snowy wilderness while the present-day adult survivors find themselves at the center of a murder investigation, deducing lies from truths regarding past friends, and hiding their resurfaced traumas. Yellowjackets season 2 brings new characters, new mysteries, and shocking survival tactics as the stories in both timelines unfold across weekly installments.
Yellowjackets season 2 premiered on March 24, 2023 to record-breaking viewership numbers with nearly two million audience members, which more than doubled the series premiere’s ratings (via Deadline). Following multiple Emmy nominations for season 1, including Outstanding Drama Series, the high quality of Yellowjackets season 2 is following suit as the suspense rises with each new episode. The sophomore season debuted to remarkable critical acclaim, holding a Certified Fresh 97% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, based on the season's first five episodes. Here’s a breakdown of when new episodes of Yellowjackets season 2 will premiere, including the release date for the highly anticipated season finale.
New Yellowjackets Season 2 Episodes Release Fridays On Streaming & Sundays On Showtime
New episodes of Yellowjackets season 2 release for streaming on Fridays at 3 a.m. ET on Showtime’s app and website. The episodes also drop at the same time on Fridays for streaming on Paramount Plus, though this only applies to subscribers of the Paramount Plus and Showtime bundle. Yellowjackets season 2’s new episodes will then air every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime’s cable network.
When Yellowjackets Season 2's Finale Releases
Yellowjackets is already two episodes into its nine-episode second season. The sophomore season is releasing one new installment every week, so there are only seven more weeks until Showtime releases Yellowjackets season 2’s finale episode. Heeding this schedule, Yellowjackets’ season 2 finale will release for streaming on Showtime and Paramount Plus on Friday, May 19 at 3 a.m. ET. The finale’s streaming premiere will be followed by an airing on Showtime’s cable network on Sunday, May 21 at 9 p.m. ET.
After more of the mysteries of the past and schemes of the present come to light, audiences won’t have to wait in anticipation for a Yellowjackets season 3 announcement. Showtime already renewed Yellowjackets season 3 ahead of the second season’s premiere, indicating that the platform greatly believes in the success of the acclaimed series. Since season 2 premiered approximately 16 months after the original series pilot, Yellowjackets season 3’s release date can be expected to arrive around summer 2024.
Sources: Showtime, Rotten Tomatoes, Deadline