Netflix has officially greenlit the production of the second season for the zombie-based reality competition game show, Zombieverse.
The announcement surfaced on Netflix's K-content account through a social media post: “ZOMBIEVERSE is renewed for season 2! The world is a zombieverse, and we’re all just living in it, right? Expect upgraded quests, enhanced zombies, a new cast, and an expanded universe.”
The debut season, which premiered on August 8, 2023, unfolded in Seoul and showcased participants testing their survival skills amid a simulated zombie outbreak. Contestants engaged in challenging quests to prove their mettle in the face of adversity.
The show had a notable presence in global and South Korean Netflix rankings. During its launch week, it secured a position in the global top 10, accumulating 14.3 million hours watched and claiming the fifth spot in the Non-English series category.
FlixPatrol data indicates that Zombieverse maintained its popularity in South Korea, residing in the country's top 10 for an impressive 17 days. This success aligns with a trend of South Korean reality series achieving significant viewership, evident in the renewals of The Devil’s Plan and Physical: 100 for their second seasons. Single’s Inferno is also slated to return for a third season in the near future.
With the confirmed renewal, fans can anticipate an array of enhancements in Zombieverse season 2, including upgraded quests, more formidable zombies, a fresh cast, and an expanded universe.
When did Zombieverse season 2 renewal news break, and what enhancements can viewers anticipate for the upcoming season?
The renewal announcement surfaced overnight on Netflix's K-content account. Viewers can expect upgraded