Netflix's South Korean zombie series ‘All of Us Are Dead’ is moving closer to its long-awaited return, with director Lee JQ confirming that editing for its second season has been completed and hinting at a possible 2027 release.
In a recent Instagram post, Lee shared the production update, ending his message with the words, “I'll greet you in 2027." Although Netflix has yet to announce an official release date, the statement has raised expectations that the series could return next year.
Based on Joo Dong-geun's webtoon ‘Now at Our School,' the first season premiered in January 2022 and follows a group of high school students struggling to survive after a zombie outbreak spreads through their school. The series became a major global hit for Netflix and received a second-season renewal in June 2022.
Despite the early renewal, production on the follow-up took several years to begin. Filming officially started in July 2025 and reportedly wrapped in February 2026. The completion of editing marks another significant step towards the series' return.
The latest update follows Netflix Korea's 10th-anniversary event in October 2026, where the cast reunited to showcase the streamer's upcoming projects. ‘All of Us Are Dead’ was featured with a “coming soon” title card, but no trailer or premiere date was announced.
The first season recorded more than 560 million viewing hours during its first 28 days, according to Netflix, and entered the platform's Top 10 in more than 90 countries. Its success placed the series among the streaming platform's most popular South Korean productions.
Season two is expected to move beyond Hyosan High School, the setting of the original outbreak, and explore the aftermath of the disaster in Seoul. The story will follow Nam On-jo, played by Park Ji-hu, who is now attending university while dealing with the trauma of losing her friends. Her attempt to rebuild her life is disrupted when another zombie outbreak spreads through the city.
Several familiar cast members are set to return, including Yoon Chan-young as Lee Cheong-san, Cho Yi-hyun as Choi Nam-ra, and Lomon as Lee Su-hyeok.
Cheong-san's return is particularly noteworthy, as his character seemingly sacrificed himself during the first season's finale. Yoon reportedly confirmed at Netflix Korea's October event that Cheong-san is still alive, although details about his survival remain undisclosed.
The upcoming season will also introduce new cast members, including Lee Min-jae as Yong Ma-ru, Kim Si-eun as So Ju-ran, and Yoon Ga-i as Lee Jong-ah, who will join On-jo's new university circle. Roh Jae-won, known for his role in ‘Squid Game,' will also appear as Han Du-seok, a team leader at the National Intelligence Service.
With a new setting, returning characters, and another outbreak, the second season is expected to expand the story beyond the confined school environment of its predecessor. However, Netflix has yet to confirm a release date or share a full-length trailer.
