Release Time for Beef Season 2: When Is It Coming Out?

This April brings the highly anticipated Season 2 of Beef, showcasing new characters and a fresh narrative environment. Below, we provide all you need to know about when and where you can indulge in this star-studded sequel.

Created by the talented Lee Sung Jin, the inaugural season featured Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, whose lives spiral out of control following a road rage incident that ignites a fierce and protracted rivalry.

With the successful transition into an anthology format, Season 2 diverges from the first, sharing only an explosive opening incident in Episode 1 that sparks the narrative journey.

This new installment features an impressive cast, including Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny, and Charles Menton. Let’s delve into the release details.

Release Date and Viewing Times for Beef Season 2

The young lovers kiss in Beef Season 2. — Image Credit: Netflix

Beef Season 2 premieres on Netflix on April 16, 2026, at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET. For those tuning in from various time zones, here are the specific launch times:

4 AM (Brazil)
8 AM (UK)
9 AM (Central European Summer Time)
12:30 PM (India Standard Time)
5 PM (Australia)
7 PM (New Zealand)

Season 2 consists of eight episodes, which is a reduction of two episodes from Season 1. All episodes will be available simultaneously, allowing fans to binge-watch at their leisure.

Overview of the New Season’s Plot

The two couples meet in a nice living room in Beef. — Image Credit: Netflix

This new chapter unfolds within an exclusive country club, focusing on the aftermath of a violent incident witnessed by a young couple during a drunken altercation involving an older couple.

Spaeny and Melton portray the young witnesses, both of whom hold modest positions at the club. Isaac’s character leads as the General Manager, and the story thoughtfully explores class disparities.

Isaac elaborated on the themes of the season, stating, “In the first season, it was about two isolated individuals struggling to engage with life. In this installment, we see individuals eager to participate but unsure how, spanning across three generations of couples.”

The eldest pair includes a Korean couple: Park, played by Youn Yuh-jung from Minari, as the billionaire chairwoman, and Dr. Kim, portrayed by Song Kang-ho of Parasite fame, as her plastic surgeon spouse.

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