The first trailer for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans has been released, confirming the final two cast members from Season 49 and teasing appearances by celebrities like MrBeast, Zac Brown, Billie Eilish, and Jimmy Fallon. The milestone season features returning players and fan-voted game elements. It premieres on February 25 with a three-hour episode on CBS.
The trailer for Survivor 50 dropped at the end of the Season 49 finale, offering fans an early glimpse into the all-returnees edition titled Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans. It highlights returning legends such as Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, and Colby Donaldson, alongside confirmed participants from the previous season: Savannah Louie and Rizo Velovic, known as "the R-I-Z-G-O-D RizGod, Baby."
Footage shows players like Benjamin "Coach" Wade and Jonathan Young boarding a Fijian Airways plane en route to the show's location. The clip also hints at a crossover with MrBeast's Beast Games, exciting viewers with potential high-stakes challenges.
Celebrity involvement adds intrigue, with Survivor enthusiasts Zac Brown, Billie Eilish, and Jimmy Fallon participating in various capacities. Contestant Rick Devens references a "Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol," while Christian Hubicki notes, "Jimmy Fallon may decide my fate in this game."
This season marks the first all-returnees format since Season 40's Winners at War. Filming concluded last summer, but players learn fan-voted decisions on the island, including idol usage, twists, advantages, the Final 4 fire-making challenge, and whether to reinstate the live reunion show.
Premiering February 25 on CBS with an extended three-hour debut, Survivor 50 empowers fans to shape the game, promising fresh dynamics in the long-running reality series.