Get ready, because Beef is officially getting Season 2 – and this is what we know.
When Beef premiered in 2023, I knew from the first episode that it would be a hit. From the incredibly talented Beef cast to the impeccable story and the amazing action, this limited series was one of the best shows on Netflix. The critics also thought so, because it won several 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Now, we know Season 2 is happening, and have other info to share, including whether or not it’ll be coming out as part of the 2025 TV schedule.
What Is The Beef Season 2 Premiere?
At the time of updating this in February 2025, there is no set premiere date for Beef Season 2, but we’ll be keeping an eye out throughout production (which we’ll get into in a bit) to see if any news comes up.
The Beef Season 2 Cast
We know the four main stars that will be in Beef Season 2. Here is who you can expect to see:
Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac will be one of the main stars of Beef Season 2. A prominent actor, you might have seen Isaac in one of his many roles, including Inside Llewyn Davis, Ex Machina, the Star Wars films, Dune, Annihilation, and more. He also held a starring role in the Marvel TV show, Moon Knight, and won the hearts of people everywhere with his voice-acting skills in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan is a well-known actress who has received acclaim for her parts in movies such as Promising Young Woman, Maestro, The Great Gatsby, She Said and many more. She’s also appeared in other films like Drive, Inside Llewyn Davis (with Isaac), Never Let Me Go and several others.
Charles Melton
Charles Melton recently gained a lot of notoriety for his lead role in May December on Netflix in 2023, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, but the actor also held a prominent role in Riverdale. He also had a guest role on Poker Face, as well as American Horror Stories.
Cailee Spaeny
Cailee Spaeny is a young actress who gained critical acclaim for her role in Priscilla, where she played the title character, Priscilla Presley. She’s also been a part of the Mare of Easttown cast and Devs, and she appeared in Pacific Rim Uprising, Alien: Romulus, and the A24 film, Civil War, which had a shocking ending.
These four actors are such great picks for this upcoming season – and I can’t wait to see what they do next. Additionally, we also know two others who will appear:
Youn Yuh-jung
Youn Yuh-jung will also join Season 2. The actress is known for her Oscar-winning role in the movie Minari, which Beef Season 1 star Steven Yeun also starred in.
Song Kang-ho
Netflix confirmed that Song Kang-ho will have a part in Beef Season 2 in a guest-capacity role. What this means for how many episodes he’ll be in, I’m not sure, but it’s exciting nonetheless. The actor is primarily known for his role in the Academy Award-winning film, Parasite, but he’s held parts in films such as A Taxi Driver, The Host, Snowpiercer, and more.
Already, this cast has me excited. What drama are they going to get into? Who are these guest roles going to be? I just need to watch this season, already.
What Is Beef Season 2 About?
There are a few things we know about Beef Season 2 that you’ll want to hear about:
Beef Season 2 Will Follow Two Feuding Couples At A Country Club
According to Netflix, Beef Season 2 is all about couples – and what happens when the wrong pair of eyes ends up witnessing something they shouldn’t have.
The logline reads that a young couple sees a fight “between their boss and his wife” which leads to their lives becoming a series of “chess moves of favors and coercion,” all taking place in a country club that’s run by a Korean billionaire.
Amy And Danny’s Story Is Over For Now – But Both Steven Yeun And Ali Wong Will Be Involved In Season 2
I know what you’re thinking, though – what about the story of Danny (Steven Yeun) and Amy (Ali Wong)? What happened to them? Well, Lee Sung Jin told Elle in 2023 that there is a “close-ended-ness” to their story, but if they were lucky enough to get a second season, he would like to explore them further, but “by design” of the show, their story is essentially complete:
Cards on the table, we did pitch this show as a limited anthology, so there is sort of a close-ended-ness to the story [of Danny and Amy]. But, if given the opportunity, of course, I’d love to explore them further, because Danny and Amy, I love those characters. But yeah, by design, though, this a close-ended narrative.
This isn’t that surprising, considering the Beef ending did feel very conclusive in how it wrapped things up, but I will miss their story.
Even so, it was confirmed by Netflix when Season 2 was announced that both Yeun and Wong would be coming on as executive producers, so we’ll still be feeling their influence.
Lee Sung Jin Is Still The Showrunner
Unsurprisingly, Lee Sung Jin will be returning as showrunner for Season 2. Since the showrunner/creator won plenty of awards for the series when it first came out, it’s not shocking that he’s going to be back for another season – especially with all the interviews he’s done about ideas for the next installment.
Season 2 Will Be Eight Episodes Long And Still Produced By A24
Beef Season 2 will only be eight episodes long (unlike the first season, which was 10). According to Netflix, each episode will be thirty minutes.
We also know that A24 will still be producing Season 2 of the show, as confirmed by the streamer.
Obviously, A24 still working on the show is a big deal, as the studio has certainly become even bigger over the last few years. From the best A24 movies overall to the best A24 horror movies and shows that have become huge, the studio has become a massive name in Hollywood – and I’m sure Beef Season 2 will only add to that.
Filming For Beef Season 2 Is On As Of January 2025
It’s the update all of us have been waiting for. Beef Season 2 has officially begun filming. Carey Mulligan spoke about beginning production in an interview with Variety in January 2025, saying that “almost everything” from the first season is different:
We just started. Almost everything [is different]. But it’s still [creator Lee Sung Jin] being brilliant. It’s a completely new story and if I say anything else then a laser beam will appear on my head. But it’s very exciting.
No, give us more, please. I’m dying over here – but, at the very least, we got some exciting news regarding this new season and filming.
While Beef Season 2 will take some time to get here, we can still enjoy the first season on Netflix right now. And, until we get updates, I suppose I’ll just keep rewatching it – or check out the several other great shows to binge watch on Netflix in the meantime.
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