There is a strange silence in the halls of Hyosan High right now. No more students yelling, and no more blood-soaked stairs. The silence may make you think everything is fine, yet something is still going on in the dark.
When All of Us Are Dead came out in 2022, it took over the world. A zombie teen drama that was full of pain and terror, brains and blood. And then… nothing. Netflix kept the destiny of Season 2 a secret once it was renewed, just like the Hyosan quarantine gates.
Three years later, fans now have an answer: Season 2 is coming. But not until 2026.
What happened during that extended time of silence? And what will the world be like when we go back to the ruins of Hyosan? The wait might have been hard, but the new season could be even harder.
A Release Delay That Changed Everything
All of Us Are Dead Season 2 was supposed to come back in 2025, however it has been officially pushed out to 2026.
Why? Filming, which was supposed to start in 2024, has now been put back until the middle of 2025. That’s correct, the cameras haven’t even started rolling yet.
There are high hopes for the delay. K-dramas like Squid Game were able to keep going even after years of breaks. But All of Us Are Dead takes a bigger risk. Fans are devoted, but how long can you keep them hungry?
This delay isn’t all bad, either. It could be a blessing in disguise. The writers are making a brand-new apocalypse from scratch because they don’t have any more webtoon source material to use.
That means anything might happen.
The Death That Changed Season 2 Forever
The death of Nam So-ju, On-jo’s father, hurt the hardest of all the show’s heartbreaks: Cheong-san’s sacrifice, Nam-ra’s seclusion, and the firebombed city.
So-ju was an adult who fought to defend his daughter, and he was a firefighter who became a war hero. His scenes let us see outside of Hyosan High’s boundaries and showed us how crazy the rest of the city had become. But his last act sealed his destiny and changed the story forever.
Screen Rant says that So-ju’s death took away the show’s most realistic adult character. Without him, Season 2 might completely shift its attention to the pupils, giving them full control of the story in a world where adults are no longer needed.
What do we do now?
Since So-ju is gone, Season 2 probably won’t include many adults. That’s not a mistake; it’s a turning moment in the story. The pupils are now completely on their own, without any help, and must create their own version of hope in a world that is broken.
With No Webtoon, Season 2 Is Writing Its Own Rules
Season 1 was very similar to the webtoon, but Season 2? It’s going into unknown waters.
No plan. No panels to look at. Only imagination, trauma, and change.
The series might change from a zombie thriller to something much scarier: a fight between the living and the not-quite-dead, as hybrids like Nam-ra are still alive, infected, powerful, and aware of themselves.
This flexibility of narrative is both dangerous and beautiful. Season 2 might bring in:
- Militarized hybrids chased by bad soldiers
- Scientists working on the Jonas Virus’s effects
- New groups of teens are forming from the ashes of Hyosan.
One fan hypothesis says that Nam-ra might be either the new hero or the bad guy. Her powers are getting stronger, and she’s getting more and more alone. All it takes is one break in her head to change everything.
Fan Reactions: “We’ll Be Dead Before Season 2 Drops”
When news of the 2026 release came out, the internet went crazy, but not in a good way. People were scared and sarcastic.
A fan said on Reddit:
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Another person spoke the same thing with biting humor:
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Fans have filled up threads on Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit with memes of skeletons that are falling apart while they wait on the steps of Hyosan High. Some people say that Season 2 should be called “We’re All Still Waiting.”
The delay has definitely tried the patience of fans, but it also shows how much people loved the first season. People are still talking about it years later because of the heartbreak, the terror, and the friendships that sprang out of the pandemonium.
And when Season 2 eventually comes out, all that pent-up excitement might make it another K-drama hit.
New Threats, New Survivors
So who is still standing?
- Nam On-jo (Park Ji-hu): Now that her father is gone, On-jo may have to carry on his legacy, but not as a daughter; she will have to do it as a leader.
- Lee Su-hyeok (Lomon): The faithful guardian. Without Cheong-san, his friendship with On-jo might get deeper… might fall apart completely.
- Nam-ra (Cho Yi-hyun): 50% zombie, 50% human, and 100% unpredictable.
- Dae-su, Ha-ri, Mi-jin, and Hyo-ryung are the motley survivors who now face the most unanticipated challenges.
- Fans can’t stop talking about one name, though: Cheong-san.
We witnessed him die. But the internet won’t believe it. Is it possible for him to come back as a hybrid? Or was his last scene just a red herring? There are a lot of theories going around, and Season 2 might surprise us all.
FAQs
When will the second season of All of Us Are Dead come out?
It is now set for 2026, after filming was pushed back to 2025.
Why did it take so long?
The delay was caused by creative restructuring, scheduling issues, and the necessity to come up with new narratives that weren’t already in the webtoon.
Is Cheong-san really dead?
Yes, officially, although fan theories say that they might come back in some way.
Are there still zombies in Season 2?
Yes, but now there are hybrids, mutations, and maybe even intelligent undead.
One Bite Away From a New World
All of Us Are Dead Season 2 isn’t just a continuation — it’s a full-scale reinvention.
The story has lost its adult anchor. The webtoon is complete. And the surviving students are now the authors of their own destiny.
In 2026, Hyosan will rise again. But it won’t be the same world we left behind.
What do you think — will Nam-ra save what’s left of humanity, or become its greatest threat? Tell us your predictions below.
