HBO’s finally released an official trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry, offering a new look at Pennywise the Clown and the kids he’ll be terrorizing. The series is a prequel to the events that took place in the IT films, based on Stephen King’s novel and directed by Andy Muschietti.
Muschietti developed the series and directed multiple episodes. Commenting on King’s involvement, Muschietti said, “Stephen King has to approve everything. But it was really informal this time. I’ve had a close relationship with Stephen King since I made the movies. He writes to me, and I write him back. It’s an honor for me, and I consider him a friend.
One day, I wrote to him and said, ‘We have this idea, which is to develop the interludes in a miniseries that will take place before the events of the movie,’ and he loved it. He said, ‘Let’s do it!’
Obviously, as we progressed, we kept showing him the work, and he approved the first draft of the script. Then we showed him where we would take the future seasons of the show. He trusts us because of what we did with the movies, which he loved as much as audiences did.”
The eight-episode season premieres on October 26, 2025. New episodes air on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.
Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso star. Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as one of the most disturbing clowns ever created.
Executive producers Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs co-created the series with Andy Muschietti. Additional executive producers include Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Bill Skarsgård, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin. Kane and Fuchs guide the series as co-showrunners.
Fox isn’t finished heading to the beach. Last season’s Rescue: HI-Surf was one and done, but Fox hopes for better viewer numbers with the reboot of Baywatch.
The original Baywatch debuted in September 1989 and ran 11 seasons. David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson starred along with Jeremy Jackson and Michael Newman. Additional cast members over the years included Carmen Electra, Yasmine Bleeth, Alexandra Paul, and Kelly Slater. Jason Momoa appeared in more than 40 episodes during the show’s final two seasons.
Per Fox: “The series reboot will celebrate the franchise’s enduring legacy while re-energizing it for today’s global audience. Fans can expect all the adrenaline-fueled rescues, tangled relationships, complicated chemistry and beachside heroics that defined the original—now with an entirely new cast, contemporary trappings, tensions and challenges, and a renewed mission to protect Southern California’s shoreline.”
The reboot received a straight-to-series order and is expected to air during the 2026-2027 primetime season.
Fremantle and FOX Entertainment are co-producing the reboot. Executive producers include Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Dante Di Loreto, and Doug Schwartz. Matt Nix will executive produce and serve as showrunner.
“In its first run, Baywatch defined an entire era of beach life and elevated lifeguards to an iconic status. Now, with our partners at Fremantle, this television juggernaut is set for a modern-day comeback,” said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. “Together, FOX and Fremantle, along with Matt Nix and original co-creator Greg Bonann, will bring the California dream to a whole new generation of fans with fresh stories, rising stars and all the spectacle that make the Baywatch franchise a global sensation.”
“Baywatch has always been a treasured asset in Fremantle’s portfolio and remains one of the most iconic series in television history globally. We have found the perfect partners in FOX to help us maintain this legacy. With Matt Nix at the helm, we are in great hands, as he excels at telling engaging and entertaining stories,” said Christian Vesper, CEO Global Drama, Fremantle. “Our goal is to reconnect with existing fans while also introducing a new generation to the world of these famous lifeguards.”
The original series spawned two made-for-TV movies as well as the 2017 film starring Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Ashleigh LaThrop, Aury Krebs, Zachary Quinto, Alex MacNicoll, and Brian Altemus in ‘Brilliant Minds’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Pief Weyman/NBC)
NBC’s Brilliant Minds returned for season two on September 22, 2025 with an episode that opens and closes with disturbing scenes involving Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto). The season premiere introduces two new cast members, confirms what Carol’s up to after being suspended by the hospital, and catches fans up on Oliver and Josh’s on-again/off-again relationship.
(The following is a recap of season two episode one and there are spoilers.)
A nurse is going about her rounds, leaving her cart outside a patient’s room. Oliver walks back and grabs her keys. Code 3 is called and security walks past Dr. Wolf, barely acknowledging him. It’s not until the nurse says that no doctor is on duty that they realize Oliver is the patient who’s trying to escape.
The facility is on lockdown as Oliver’s chased through the stairwell. He’s quickly surrounded, taken to the ground, and injected with something to calm him.
A flashback to six months earlier shows MMA fighters working out in the ring. Tommy (Duke Davis Roberts) knocks his opponent down and instead of throwing a finishing punch, he begins punching himself in the face while his family and coach try to stop him.
Dr. Jacob Nash (Spence Moore II) is doing his ER rotation and tries to get an exhausted Dr. Anthony Thorne (series newcomer John Clarence Stewart) to see his patients during rounds. The hallways are packed with people waiting to be seen when Tommy arrives. Jacob wants to consult with Dr. Carol Pierce, but she’s still on leave and can’t be called in to help. Anthony informs him he needs to handle it himself; ER is perpetually swamped and they can’t rely on other departments.
Meanwhile, Dr. Wolf’s other interns assemble and welcome Dr. Ericka Kinney (Ashleigh LaThrop) back from a relaxing vacation. News of Dr. Van Markus’ (Alex MacNicoll) condition has spread among the staff, and he’s quizzed to see if he can tell what some of the staff are feeling. Dr. Dana Dang (Aury Krebs) gets hot and heavy with EMT Katie Rodriguez (Mishel Prada) in a supply closet, confirming that relationship’s still going strong as season two begins.
Just five minutes into episode one, a new member of the neuro team, second-year neuro resident Dr. Charlie Porter (Brian Altemus), is introduced. Chief of Staff Dr. Muriel Landon (Oliver’s mom) brought him on board to help the department.
Oliver shows off his board charting his dad’s condition but admits he’s still not sure what he has. Oliver describes his dad’s most persistent condition as feeling like he can’t move, and his body has turned to stone. He confesses that he hasn’t seen his dad much, even though his father moved into his place. Oliver’s avoiding getting close to his father again. You can’t blame him, given their track record.
He wants a special scan approved but Muriel turns him down. She’s got too much else to worry about—and find money for—right now.
The interns interrupt Oliver’s conversation, and Oliver immediately realizes there’s something off about the group. He’s introduced to Charlie and jumps to the conclusion that he’s a mole assigned by his mom to spy on his department.
Ashleigh LaThrop, Aury Krebs, Zachary Quinto, John Clarence Stewart, and Duke Davis Roberts in ‘Brilliant Minds’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Pief Weyman/NBC)
Oliver and his interns head to the ER to check on Tommy. Tommy’s personal doctor, Dr. Hendriks, insists he can handle it, and Tommy tries to leave. Oliver really wants to do a neuro exam as a precaution and suddenly Tommy punches him in the eye.
Checking in on Carol, she’s listening to a patient named Bitsy (Porsha Williams) describe having to put up with a neighbor’s shoes in the hallway. Bitsy’s nothing like the patients Carol would normally be seeing if she hadn’t been suspended from Bronx General.
Oliver passes Dr. Josh Nichols (Teddy Sears) in the hallway, and their exchange leaves no doubt there’s still trouble in their relationship—if it even exists anymore.
Tommy’s dad and Dr. Hendriks hope Oliver won’t call the cops, and Oliver assures them he has no intention of filing a police report. However, since he’s not bringing in the authorities, Oliver asks that Tommy go through neuro testing. When Oliver asks about his head injury, Tommy says he punched himself. Oliver notices Tommy holding his right arm while Tommy’s dad explains that they think Tommy has the yips. He recommends Tommy speak with Carol about what he’s feeling.
Oliver visits Carol at her new office and it’s fabulous. Carol describes her patients as smelling like Chanel No. 5, and Oliver sinks into her couch. He may have just found his new home away from home. Carol isn’t about to grovel to get her job back. And it was her husband who cheated, leading Alison to seek her out. Yet she’s being punished just for keeping Alison from harming herself.
Carol agrees to see Tommy, even though he definitely doesn’t smell like Chanel No. 5. She learns Tommy feels the need to make his dad proud, but recently he’s been losing fights. When Carol asks what happens if he’s not good enough, Tommy puts his fist through her wall.
Later, Oliver fixes Carol’s wall as they discuss Tommy’s case. She believes it isn’t due to the yips. He has a mean left hook but hit Oliver and her wall with his right fist. Oliver realizes all of Tommy’s self-inflicted injuries are on his right side. That could indicate a stroke or something else. Whatever it is, it’s probably neurological. Tommy might not have control over his right arm.
Oliver and Tommy spar a little, and Oliver admits he considers himself a pacifist. Tommy tries to throw a right hook but doesn’t, claiming his arm’s been spasming.
Zachary Quinto, Aury Krebs, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, and Brian Altemus in ‘Brilliant Minds’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Pief Weyman/NBC)
Oliver diagnoses Tommy with Alien Hand Syndrome (or Dr. Strangelove Syndrome), and the interns haven’t heard of it. Except, of course, Charlie, who has diagnosed someone with it during his time with Doctors Without Borders. Oliver explains it’s a “limb that acts as if by its own will without the brain’s conscious control.”
However, it’s a symptom of something bigger. Charlie pushes Oliver’s rocks aside and sits on his desk, taking over the conversation and happily suggesting they can provide Tommy with drugs. And he might die soon, so they won’t even have to do that for long. Oliver suggests Charlie keep in mind that they respect their patients and they don’t sit on his desk.
A short while later, Oliver tells his mom to fire Charlie. She refuses, and Oliver makes a deal to keep him only if she approves the costly scan for his dad. She agrees but also warns Oliver that some of these symptoms his dad’s describing aren’t new, including his insomnia. It’s possible he’s taking advantage of Oliver.
Oliver shows up at Tommy’s gym and explains to his dad and wife, Cynthia (Laura Vandervoort), that Tommy has Alien Hands Syndrome. More tests will need to be run to find the cause, but Tommy’s dad insists their regular doctor will take care of things. He kicks Oliver out of the gym.
Oliver is examining his dad’s scans when Josh pops in and wants to talk about their relationship. Oliver can’t deal with it now, with 30 years’ worth of issues with his dad to still deal with. Josh says he understands but also warns Oliver he can’t be expected to wait for something that might not happen.
Cynthia brings Tommy in to see Oliver after he froze up multiple times at home. Oliver wants to know every detail of Tommy’s life, including his diet and any changes in lifestyle.
Meanwhile, Carol walks through the ER and Dr. Anthony Thorne begs her to save him. He’s not impressed with the kid who replaced her in Psych. (Love their banter!)
Charlie and Ericka inform Oliver that tests revealed Tommy’s taking high levels of levodopa, which is normally used to manage Parkinson’s disease. Charlie thinks that Tommy knew all along about his own Parkinson’s diagnosis and was just pretending to be unaware.
Oliver and Carol speak with Tommy and his wife, and it’s obvious Tommy had no idea what the drugs were being used for. Everything he’s experiencing recently are side effects of levodopa. Tommy is shocked, and Carol explains that boxing can actually be used to stave off the progression of Parkinson’s. Tommy believes his dad hid his condition so that he’d continue boxing. “He was never protecting me. He was exploiting me,” says Tommy.
Zachary Quinto and Teddy Sears in ‘Brilliant Minds’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Pief Weyman/NBC)
Oliver tells his team that Tommy will remain on a lower dose of levodopa, and although no one asked, Charlie says he completely agrees. Tommy’s dad interrupts their conversation, demanding Tommy be released. He continues to claim their personal doctor will treat Tommy, and Oliver assures him Dr. Hendriks won’t be a doctor much longer if he has anything to say about it.
Tommy’s dad approaches Oliver in a threatening manner, and Josh appears out of nowhere to protect him. Dana and Ericka exchange glances as Oliver reminds Josh about their oath not to do any harm. (He does, however, appreciate Josh’s gesture.) Suddenly, Tommy appears and punches his dad in the face. Tommy’s done with his dad’s lies and his repeated claims that he’ll be fine. He walks away, telling his dad he doesn’t need to try and fix him.
The interns are enjoying lunch while discussing Tommy’s dad when Charlie walks in, effectively ruining the mood. Ericka warns Charlie that Oliver’s face-blind but can see through him, and Charlie suggests that “medicine’s a mean sport” and she shouldn’t take things personally. Charlie leaves but not before threatening to fire Ericka if she doesn’t start treating him like her senior.
Tommy confesses to Oliver that he wants to go out with one last win. He wants his kids to be proud of him. And despite what he’s learned, he still wants his dad to be proud of him too. Oliver advises against it but can’t talk Tommy out of it. However, Tommy agrees to let Oliver help him get ready.
Oliver has Tommy work out with a mirror between his arms, tricking his brain into thinking his right arm is performing the same way as his left. If he thinks he can control it, his brain might believe it.
Carol hitches a ride on the back of Oliver’s motorcycle to watch Tommy’s final MMA fight. Oliver begs her to come back to the hospital and admits he needs her help. He confesses he’s scared to get close to his dad. Carol reminds him that if his dad were just a patient, he’d do everything he could to get to know him.
Tommy jokes about being the first MMA fighter with a neurologist as a coach. He’s decided to open a gym to help people with Parkinson’s. The fight begins and Tommy struggles a little but manages to get his right arm under control. As the punches fly, Van has to leave. He’s feeling all the pain in the ring and heads to the bar.
Tommy lands a knockout punch and wins his final fight. He hugs his wife and thanks Oliver but doesn’t speak to his dad on the way out.
That night, Katie and Dana are all flirty and head to Dana’s room, and Dana jokes about Ericka being a slow unpacker as she trips over her suitcase in the middle of the living room. Oliver’s voiceover addresses the flight or fight response as Ericka hurries to her suitcase and grabs her medication. She stares at her bottle of lorazepam as Oliver says the flight response is used as an escape to protect ourselves.
Carol listens to her client go on and on about her neighbor who leaves his shoes outside. She’s done with private practice and tells Muriel she wants her job back. She’s ready to speak to the hospital board and tell them her side of the story.
Charlie apologizes to Oliver for making rookie mistakes and claims he asked for this job so he could work for the best. As he leaves, his smile changes to a smirk. Oliver’s voiceover alludes to a threat coming out of nowhere.
Oliver finally returns home and calls out for his dad. There’s no response and he finds a letter addressed to him in the kitchen. He quickly reads it and thinks, “How do we fight when we’ve been knocked down again and again?”
The episode ends back where it began. Six months have passed as Oliver’s held down and injected with something to knock him out. The staff wonders where he learned to punch, and a doctor says it doesn’t matter because he won’t fight back anymore.
The camera pans to a sign outside the building that reads “Welcome to Hudson Oaks Behavioral Health Services.”
Paramount Pictures’ The Running Man featurette provides a super short peek at what Glen Powell describes as a nonstop action film. The behind-the-scenes video teases a little of what Powell went through, including training in weaponry and combat.
Joining Powell in the mayhem are William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, and Jayme Lawson. Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin also star.
“In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward,” reads Paramount Pictures’ synopsis. “Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters but a nation addicted to watching him fall.”
Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall adapted Stephen King’s novel, with Wright directing. Executive producers include George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary. Wright, Simon Kinberg, and Nira Park serve as producers.
The Running Man opens in theaters, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, premium large format, and IMAX on November 14, 2025.
Jack Patten stars in the titular role and Sean Bean plays the Sheriff of Nottingham in MGM+’s Robin Hood series, which just released a nearly three-minute trailer. The 10-episode season premieres on November 2, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes will stream on Sundays.
The cast also includes Lauren McQueen as Marian, Lydia Peckham as Priscilla of Nottingham, Steven Waddington as the Earl of Huntingdon, and Connie Nielsen as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Showrunner John Glenn and director Jonathan English co-created the series and serve as executive producers along with Todd Lieberman.
Jack Patten as Robin Hood (Photo Credit: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+)
“Robin Hood follows the tumultuous journey of a Saxon forester’s son (Rob) turned legendary outlaw as he navigates the corridors of power and leads a daring fight for justice and freedom. As Rob grapples with his inner demons and battles against the Norman elite, the series weaves a rich tapestry of historical accuracy, modern relevance, and intricate character dynamics,” reads MGM+’s synopsis. “With its expansive scope, including vibrant depictions of medieval England, the Vatican, the Palace at Westminster and beyond, and an ensemble cast featuring compelling stories of Queen Eleanor, the spirited Maid Marian, her best friend Priscilla, and more, Robin Hood promises an exhilarating, action-packed reimagining of the iconic narrative, offering audiences an unforgettable adventure unlike any other and a take on this story unlike any before it.”
When the new drama was announced in September 2024, Michael Wright, head of MGM+, commented, “We call MGM+ television for movie lovers, and English and Glenn’s Robin Hood is the epitome of our brand promise. This is a new imagining of the classic tale of the roguish outlaw hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. It’s an exciting, smart, sweeping, romantic adventure that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian to the beloved story.”
Lauren McQueen as Marian, Lydia Peckham as Priscilla, and Sean Bean as Sheriff of Nottingham (Photo Credit: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+)Lauren McQueen as Marian and Jack Patten as Robin Hood (Photo Credit: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+)Henry Rowley as Will, Jack Patten as Robin, and Ian Pirie as Gamewell (Photo Credit: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+)Steven Waddington as Huntingdon (Photo Credit: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+)
Sam Claflin’s seeing dead people in the trailer for Prime Video’s Harlan Coben’s Lazarus. Bestselling author Coben’s new original series will release all six episodes on October 22, 2025.
In addition to Claflin as Joel Lazarus, the series’ cast includes Bill Nighy as Dr. Jonathan Lazarus, Alexandra Roach as Jenna Lazarus, and David Fynn as Seth McGovern. Karla Crome stars as Bella Catton and Kate Ashfield plays Detective Alison Brown.
“Harlan Coben’s Lazarus follows Joel Lazarus (Claflin) who returns home after his father Dr. Jonathan Lazarus (Nighy) dies by suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can’t be explained,” reads Prime Video’s synopsis. “He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father’s death and his sister’s murder 25 years ago.”
Coben co-wrote the series with BAFTA winner Danny Brocklehurst. Executive producers include Coben, Brocklehurst, Sam Claflin, BAFTA winner Nicola Shindler, and Richard Fee. Wayne Che Yip directed the first two episodes and also executive produces. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Quay Street Productions in association with Final Twist Productions.
Lucasfilm unveiled the first teaser trailer for The Mandalorian spinoff, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, and it’s got plenty of the titular characters. The one-minute teaser also features action snippets, new creatures, and Sigourney Weaver.
Jon Favreau directs and Pedro Pascal stars, with Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce serving as producers. Ludwig Göransson composed the music.
“The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pascal) and his young apprentice, Grogu,” reads Lucasfilm’s synopsis.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was filmed for IMAX and will open in theaters on May 22, 2026.
The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ in November 2019, followed by season two in October 2020. The eight-episode third season arrived in March 2023.
Jason Clarke stars in Apple TV+’s The Last Frontier, a new thriller set in Alaska and premiering on October 10, 2025. The trailer shows Clarke’s character, a U.S. marshal, drawn into a manhunt after a plane crash.
The 10-episode season also stars Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth, Tait Blum, and Alfre Woodard.
“The Last Frontier follows Frank Remnick (Clarke), the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he begins to suspect the crash wasn’t an accident but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications.”
Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio co-created the series and serve as executive producers. Series star Jason Clarke also executive produces along with Laura Benson, Glenn Kessler, and Albert Kim. Sam Hargrave directed episodes one and three and executive produced.
The cast of ‘The Paper’ (Photo by John P. Fleenor/PEACOCK)
NBC’s added two half-hour comedies to its fall 2025 lineup beginning in November. The critically acclaimed Peacock comedy The Paper will make its broadcast debut on November 10th, with episodes airing on Mondays at 8:30pm ET/PT. Season two of St. Denis Medical will lead into it at 8pm, and The Voice will follow at 9pm.
Stumble, a cheerleading comedy, premieres on NBC on Friday, November 7th at 8:30pm ET/PT. Happy’s Place season two will air on Fridays at 8pm.
“Knowing how much The Office was beloved by a broadcast audience when it aired on NBC, we wanted to give The Paper a similar opportunity to connect,” stated Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Programming, NBCU Entertainment. “One of the strengths of our company is meeting fans where they are by delivering shows across multiple platforms to maximize exposure and engagement.”
The Paper, which currently sits as Peacock’s second-highest comedy premiere, was renewed on September 3, 2025. Per Peacock: “The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series The Office find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.”
Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, and Gbemisola Ikumelo star along with Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and Oscar Nuñez.
Stumble, described as “a mockumentary about the ridiculously high stakes competitive world of junior college cheer,” stars Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, and Jarrett Austin Brown. The cast also includes Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar, and Georgie Murphy, with Kristin Chenoweth appearing in a recurring role.
Jenn Lyon as Courteney Potter in ‘Stumble’ (Photo by Matt Miller/NBC)
Eight-division world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao will compete on Netflix’sPhysical: Asia as a member of the Philippines team. The upcoming season of Physical: 100 will pit 48 contestants from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines against each other in intense physical challenges.
Each of the six-person teams has an assigned leader, with decorated MMA fighter Yushin Okami in charge of Japan. Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker is Australia’s team leader, and Pacquiao heads up the Philippines team. Superbon, the Muay Thai world champion, leads Thailand, and Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, a wrestling star, leads Mongolia.
Four-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara is Türkiye’s team leader, while I Igedz “Executioner” leads Indonesia. UFC’ Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim leads the Korean team.
“The series blends elite athleticism with cultural tradition, spotlighting disciplines from combat sports and ball games to track and field—alongside heritage events like Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, Turkish oil wrestling, and Muay Thai,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Physical: Asia is more than a clash of athletes; it’s a showcase of heritage, pride, and physical mastery on an unprecedented global stage.”
Commenting on this new installment in the Physical franchise, producer Jang Ho-gi said, “At its heart, the Physical series is about raw competition that transcends disciplines and generations. By bringing national pride into the equation, the battles will be more intense, more emotional, and more unforgettable than ever.”
