Get Ready: Twisted Metal Season 2 Teaser and 2025 Release

The eagerly anticipated Season 2 of the Twisted Metal TV series has been confirmed by Peacock, featuring a teaser trailer and a scheduled release date of Summer 2025. This series, starring Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz, has garnered significant acclaim and viewer engagement after its successful debut, where it became one of Peacock's top original shows. IGN praised the first season for effectively blending comedy and violence while drawing from the game's unique humor. The storyline for Season 2 picks up from the dramatic events of the Season 1 finale, where protagonists John and Quiet enter a deadly demolition derby overseen by Calypso, encountering both new and familiar foes, including the infamous Sweet Tooth. Meanwhile, plans for a new Twisted Metal video game were reportedly scrapped following layoffs at the developer Firesprite.

Twisted Metal Season 2 is set to release in Summer 2025 on Peacock.

Twisted Metal originated as a beloved vehicle combat video game franchise on the original PlayStation. The series features diverse characters engaging in destructive vehicular battles, primarily influenced by dark comedy themes. Despite the franchise's historical popularity, it hasn't seen a new game since the PlayStation 3 era, making the news of the second season of the TV series a significant highlight for fans. The show's embrace of the game's edgy humor and chaos has resonated with audiences, further solidifying its place in contemporary pop culture.