Survivor 49 Reveals 18 Contestants Competing for $1 Million in Fiji

Survivor Season 49 premieres on September 24 with 18 new contestants competing in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji for a $1 million prize and the title of Sole Survivor. The cast is diverse, including a Marvel Studios executive, a political communications director, a rocket scientist, a musician, and other professionals, showcasing a wide range of skills and backgrounds. Notably, two contestants from this season will return to compete in the milestone Survivor 50 season in 2026, adding an intriguing layer to the competition. The season features three tribes of six players each, engaging in intense immunity and reward challenges without a slow buildup, promising high-stakes gameplay from the start. Fans can watch the episodes on CBS and stream them on Paramount+, with the first episode airing as a two-hour special. This season is expected to deliver dynamic gameplay with strategic, physical, and social challenges as players strive to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other.