Amazon has released the first official trailer for Fallout season 2, highlighting action in New Vegas with familiar threats like Deathclaws and new elements including actor Macaulay Culkin. The series, a continuation of the hit adaptation of Bethesda's RPG franchise, follows key characters tracking a fugitive into the Nevada desert. Season 2 premieres on Amazon Prime on December 17, 2025.
Trailer Highlights
The trailer provides glimpses of intense scenes in and around New Vegas, an iconic location from the Fallout games. Viewers see a brutal fight involving a Deathclaw, a Radscorpion, and members of The Kings, some appearing ghoulified. Macaulay Culkin makes his debut as a Legion member, depicted stabbing a victim in a gruesome manner. Other nods to the lore include Mr. House, NCR armor, and Brotherhood of Steel elements.
Plot Continuation
Season 2 picks up after the first season's events, with Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) and The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) pursuing Hank MacLean into the Nevada desert. Maximus (Aaron Moten) of the Brotherhood of Steel joins the chase, facing both monstrous creatures and personal conflicts. The story explores the post-apocalyptic world while potentially intersecting with established Fallout: New Vegas canon, though specifics remain mysterious.
Production and Reception
Filming wrapped in May 2025, with Goggins praising the season's quality. The first season was a massive success for Amazon, leading to an immediate renewal for a third season. Fans anticipate how the show will balance fidelity to the games with its own narrative twists.