The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Premiere Release Date Confirmed – IGN Fan Fest 2025

The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 premiere date revealed! IGN Fan Fest 2025 exclusively announced the premiere for May 4, 2025.

IGN showcased an exclusive clip and interviews with Scott Gimple (Chief Content Officer), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan).

Cohan discussed Maggie's emotional state entering Season 2: "It's not all sunshine and roses," she explained, highlighting the relatable family tensions amidst the apocalyptic setting. The challenges of family life, caring for Ginny, and the constant struggle for survival set the stage for new conflicts.

Morgan delved into Negan's position, now under the control of The Dama and The Croat: "He's in a tough spot," Morgan stated, hinting at Negan's schemes to regain power. He also reflected on Lucille, his iconic barbed-wire bat, sharing fond (though not universally shared!) memories.

Gimple teased the season's conflicts: "No single big bad," he revealed, promising a complex, politically charged season with shifting power dynamics and eventual physical confrontations.

IGN also premiered the opening minutes of Season 2's first episode.

Mark your calendars! The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 premieres on AMC May 4, 2025. Stay tuned for more news from Fan Fest 2025.