Paradise Season 2 Premieres on Hulu and Disney+

The sci-fi drama series returns with new episodes and mysteries to uncover.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The second season of the critically acclaimed series "Paradise" starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden premieres this week on Hulu and Disney+. The new season finds Secret Service agent Xavier Brooks (Brown) searching for Teri (Enuka Okuma) outside of the mysterious community of Paradise, while those inside the bunker deal with the aftermath of season one's events and uncover new secrets about the city's origins.

Why it matters

"Paradise" has built a dedicated fanbase with its intriguing sci-fi premise and talented ensemble cast. The second season is highly anticipated as it promises to expand the show's mysterious world and delve deeper into the complex relationships between the characters.

The details

Season 2 of "Paradise" will debut on Hulu and Disney+ on Monday, February 23, with the first three episodes. The remaining five episodes will be released weekly, with the season finale airing on March 30. The new season stars returning cast members Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, and more, along with new recurring guest stars including Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty, and Jon Beavers.

  • Paradise Season 2 premieres on Hulu and Disney+ on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET.
  • Episodes 1-3 of Paradise Season 2 will be released on February 23.
  • The remaining 5 episodes of Paradise Season 2 will be released weekly, with the season finale airing on March 30, 2026.

The players

Sterling K. Brown

An American actor known for his roles in This Is Us, The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, and Black Panther. He stars as Secret Service agent Xavier Brooks in Paradise.

James Marsden

An American actor known for his roles in X-Men, Westworld, and Enchanted. He stars as former U.S. President Cal Brooks in Paradise.

Hulu

A popular American subscription video on-demand service owned by The Walt Disney Company, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, and NBCUniversal, which will be the exclusive streaming home for Paradise Season 2.

Disney+

A subscription video on-demand streaming service owned and operated by the Media and Entertainment Distribution division of The Walt Disney Company, which will also be streaming Paradise Season 2.

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What they’re saying

“The sophomore return of Paradise proves it has plenty of gas left in the tank, and its writers smash on the plot gas pedal this season for nonstop delight.”

— Michel Ghanem, Critic (The Wrap)

“As season two unfolds, the secrets deep below the surface grow darker, the tension ratchets to new levels at each revelation. It may begin in Graceland. But by the time things move on, you can't help falling in love with this show all over again.”

— Tim Glanfield, Critic (The Times (UK)

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in weekly to see how the mysteries of Paradise unfold in the new season, as the show's creators have promised even more twists and turns ahead.

The takeaway

Paradise has solidified its status as a must-watch sci-fi drama, with the second season poised to expand the show's complex world and captivating character dynamics. Viewers can look forward to an addictive and ambitious new chapter in the Paradise saga.