Twisted Metal Season 2 Teaser Reveals New Characters, Anticipated Summer 2025 Release

The first teaser for Season 2 of Peacock's live-action adaptation of Twisted Metal has been released, showcasing new characters and the much-anticipated tournament aspect central to the original video game. Anthony Mackie returns as John Doe, an amnesiac delivery driver, alongside Stephanie Beatriz's Quiet, as they enter a deadly car-combat tournament orchestrated by the enigmatic Calypso, played by Anthony Carrigan. The teaser highlights familiar faces from the game, including Mr. Grimm and Dollface, with intriguing new twists on their backstories. This season promises to deliver a blend of high-stakes action and dark humor, as competitors vie for the chance to have their wishes granted, albeit with dire consequences. Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith aims to build on the first season's success by incorporating classic elements from the franchise. The show is set to premiere later this summer, raising hopes for a thrilling continuation of the story.