The Walking Dead: Dead City returns in 2025 for its thrilling second season, set against the haunting backdrop of a post-apocalyptic New York City. Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), now allies of necessity, continue their perilous journey through an urban jungle overrun by the undead. As they navigate the decaying remains of skyscrapers and narrow alleyways, they confront more than just walkers—ruthless factions of survivors who have seized control of the city pose a new kind of danger.

The season’s trailer teases increasingly horrifying variations of the undead, presenting new threats as well as an evolving cityscape filled with tension and decay. Maggie and Negan must forge uneasy alliances to survive, but their pasts—full of old grudges, betrayals, and unresolved emotions—threaten to undermine their fragile partnership.

With explosive action sequences, heart-pounding confrontations, and deeply emotional moments, Dead City explores the complexities of survival and humanity amidst a world plunged into chaos. The season delves into Maggie and Negan’s evolving dynamic as they confront new enemies and the weight of their past actions. The production’s $115 million budget ensures high-quality special effects, intense drama, and a terrifying portrayal of the harsh new world they inhabit.As a TV series, Dead City does not have traditional box office earnings, but the first season of The Walking Dead: Dead City was highly anticipated, with strong viewership numbers. Fans of the franchise are expecting the second season to continue its success, with additional critical acclaim for its dark, atmospheric storytelling and character-driven drama.