‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2 Wraps Up Filming

Big news for anyone who loves a wild ride—filming for the second season of ‘Twisted Metal’ is officially done. The team behind this action-packed Peacock series has wrapped up production, and we’re now one step closer to seeing more chaos on our screens. Based on the classic PlayStation game, the show has already won over plenty of viewers with its post-apocalyptic vibe and crazy characters, and I can’t wait to see what they’ve cooked up this time.

The first season dropped back in July 2023, starring Anthony Mackie as John Doe, a delivery driver with no memory of his past. He teamed up with Stephanie Beatriz’s Quiet, and together they navigated a wrecked world full of danger and dark humor. Add in the wild energy of Sweet Tooth—played by Samoa Joe with Will Arnett’s voice—and you’ve got a recipe for something unforgettable. That debut season pulled in huge numbers, racking up 400 million viewing minutes in its opening weekend alone. It’s no surprise Peacock gave the green light for more.

Now, with filming for season two complete, we’re looking at a summer 2025 premiere. The crew just finished shooting in Canada, and Anthony Mackie let slip earlier this year that they ‘blew up a lot of stuff.’ That’s got me thinking we’re in for even bigger stunts and explosions this time around. The story picks up after the first season’s cliffhanger, plunging John and Quiet into the deadly Twisted Metal tournament. It’s a demolition derby run by the mysterious Calypso, played by Anthony Carrigan, and it’s shaping up to be the heart of the new episodes.

This show isn’t just about the crashes, though. The characters bring a lot to the table. Sweet Tooth, the killer clown with a flaming head, was a breakout in season one, and I’m betting he’ll get even wilder. Then there’s Axel, a fan-favorite from the games with giant wheels for a body. The trailer teased his arrival, and figuring out how they’ll bring that bizarre design to life has me hooked already. The team’s keeping the stakes high, mixing in new faces like Dollface, John’s vigilante sister, to shake things up.

Peacock’s been smart with this one. After season one became their most-binged comedy premiere, they’re leaning hard into what worked—fast cars, big laughs, and a world that’s falling apart. Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith has promised a ‘thrilling’ ride with plenty of familiar foes and fresh threats. With a cast like this and a game-inspired backbone, it’s easy to see why we’re all counting down the days until summer rolls around.