Netflix Release Schedule: What Time Will Physical Asia Part 2 Be Available?

Introducing Physical Asia, a thrilling new fitness competition that features elite athletes grouped into national teams, ready to battle for supremacy until a single nation emerges victorious. This innovative format adds a fresh dynamic to the world of fitness competitions.

Building on the immense popularity of Physical 100, which captivated audiences globally with its intense competition among 100 athletes in pursuit of the title of the Greatest of All Time (GOAT), Physical Asia shifts the focus from individual prowess to team-based challenges. After two successful seasons centered on individual skills like speed, endurance, and strength, the highly anticipated Season 3 promises to continue this trend, while the spinoff, Physical Asia, brings a new team-oriented twist.

The first installment of Physical Asia is currently available for streaming, and we have the details on the upcoming episodes as they are set to release.

Release Schedule for Physical Asia

Physical 100 athletes squaring off against each other. — Image courtesy of Netflix

Physical Asia will feature a phased release schedule. Here’s what’s currently available and the future episodes to look out for:

Part 1: Now Streaming
Part 2: November 4
Part 3: November 11
Part 4: November 18

Episodes become available on Netflix at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET. For international viewers, here’s a breakdown of the release times:

Brazil: 4 AM
UK: 8 AM
Europe Center: 9 AM CEST
India: 12:30 PM IST
Australia: 5 PM
New Zealand: 7 PM

Total Number of Episodes

Physical Asia athletes wrestling. — Image courtesy of Netflix

The series comprises a total of 12 episodes. The first four episodes are now available with their titles and summaries provided below. We will update this list as the subsequent episodes are released.

Part 1 – Now Streaming

Episode 1: “When the Sun Rises” – 48 contestants from eight nations convene, sizing up their rivals as the inaugural quest commences.
Episode 2: “On the Brink” – Athletes engage in intense races and grappling on a sinking slope, leading to gripping standoffs between two nations.
Episode 3: “Shipwreck” – A nation seizes a strategic advantage as competitors navigate a colossal shipwreck in a rigorous test of speed and collaboration.
Episode 4: “Desperate Prayer” – Following a challenging race through the wreckage, a new quest unfolds where prior match outcomes play a pivotal role.

Upcoming Parts

Part 2 (November 4):

Episode 5
Episode 6

Part 3 (November 11):

Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9

Part 4 (November 18):

Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12

Overview of Physical Asia

Manny Pacquiao entering the Physical Asia arena. — Image courtesy of Netflix

Physical Asia features teams of six competitors representing Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia, Turkey, and Australia, each vying in various contests.

As outlined by Netflix, the challenges include:

A dynamic “king of the mountain”contest on a shifting sand dune.
Strategic quests for vital resources from a sinking shipwreck.
Elimination rounds styled akin to death matches.

The action unfolds in a specially constructed arena in Korea, featuring diverse settings such as a partially submerged shipwreck, a historic haunted village, and a model of Gyeongbokgung, Korea’s renowned royal palace.

Meet the Contestants

Physical Asia Team Korea poster — Image courtesy of Netflix

Among the notable contestants in Physical Asia are: boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, MMA star Yushin Okami, Muay Thai champion Superbon, strongman Eddie Hamilton, and fan-favorite Kim Dong-hyun.

Representing the Teams Include:

Team Korea

Kim Dong-hyun, MMA fighter
Yun Sung-bin, former skeleton racer
Kim Min-jae, ssireum wrestler
Amotti, crossfitter
Jang Eun-sil, wrestler
Choi Seung-yeon, crossfitter

Team Japan

Yushin Okami, MMA fighter
Yoshio Itoi, baseball player
Katsumi Nakamura, swimmer
Soichi Hashimoto, Judoka
Nonoka Ozaki, wrestler
Kana Watanabe, MMA fighter

Team Thailand

Superbon, Muay Thai fighter
James Rusameekae, former volleyball player
Sunny “Sun” Kerdkao Wechokittikorn, rugby player
Anucha Yospanya, wrestler
Ploy Nuannaree Olsen, bodybuilder
Jar Uracha Teerawanitsan, crossfitter

Team Mongolia

Orkhonbayar “Bökh” Bayarsaikhan, Mongolian wrestler
Dulguun Enkhbat, basketball player
Lkhagva-Ochir Erdene-Ochir, Cirque du Soleil performer
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, MMA fighter
Khandsuren Gantogtokh, volleyball player
Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan, judoka

Team Turkey

Recep Kara, oil and grease wrestler
Anıl Berk Baki, professional sailor
Ali Sofuoğlu, karate
Ogeday Girişken, rower
Yasemin Adar Yiğit, wrestler
Nefise Karatay, former track athlete

Team Indonesia

Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, badminton player
Jeremiah Lakhwani, boxer
Glenn Victor Sutanto, swimmer
Igede Dharma Susila, bodybuilder
Fina Phillipe, jiu jitsu practitioner
Maria Selena, actor/beauty pageant title holder
Isai Kesek, bodybuilder

Team Australia

Robert Whittaker, UFC fighter
Eddie Williams, Australia’s Strongest Man
Dom Tomato, parkour athlete
Elon Vunakece, rugby player
Katelin van Zyl, crossfitter
Alexandra Milne, fitness coach/sports influencer

Team Philippines

Manny Pacquiao, boxer
Mark “Mugen” Striegl, sambo athlete
Ray Jefferson Querubin, Philippines’ Strongest Man
Justin Coveney, rugby player
Robyn Lauren Brown, track athlete
Lara Lorraine Deang Liwanag, crossfitter
Justin Hernandez, CrossFit Games athlete

Physical Asia is currently available for viewing, offering an adrenaline-fueled experience. Additionally, don’t miss our recommendations for the 21 essential shows to catch on Netflix, and explore the top Netflix series launching this month.

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