Marking the start of Netflix's 2022 virtual show Geeked Week, the online streaming giant announced the second season of the acclaimed Korean zombie horror series All Of Us Are Dead.
At the event on June 6, Netflix said that it intends to position itself as an all-in-one destination for all Asian horror and science fiction content. The series debuted in January 2022, and within a week, it has soared to the No.1 spot on Netflix's US daily Top 10 list. This was followed by Squid Game, which bagged the spot within four days of its release.
Announcement
At Geeked Week 2022, Netflix released a gripping video that shows the four protagonists — Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-Hyun and Lomon — thanking fans for their support and love during the first season. They also confirmed that season 2 is underway and is sure to captivate viewers like the previous seasons.
Previously, Netflix Korea also shared a dark and bloody poster with the text reading, "Can we hold on any longer? Hyosan High School's friends' fierce zombie survival period begins. All Of Us Are Dead season 2, only on Netflix"
A short announcement teaser was also released announcing the arrival of season 2.
Teaser All Of Us Are Dead
Crew of All Of Us Are Dead Season 2
While the series was directed by Lee JQ and Kim Nam-Su, the screenplay was written by Chun Sung-il. While not much is known about the new cast additions for the upcoming second season, the four previously mentioned actors are expected to reprise their roles.
About All Of Us Are Dead Season 2
The series is based on the popular Korean webtoon Now at Our School by Joo Dong-Geun. Season 1 of the show revolves around the adventures and lives of many students from Hyosan High School who find themselves at the center of a zombie apocalypse after a failed science experiment.
The students are left to protect themselves and deal with interpersonal problems as the government tries to prevent the further spread of the zombie virus.
Episode 12 ends with a cliffhanger when six survivors are rescued and quarantined, while class president Choi Nam-era (Cho Yi-Hyun) turns into a half-zombie.
All Of US Are Dead also became one of the top 10 most-watched non-English series in 91 countries, following the huge successes of Squid Game and Hellbound.
