March 21, 2025: AMC Networks has dropped the highly anticipated trailer for The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, promising another gripping chapter of survival in the desolate wasteland of post-apocalyptic New York City. Set to premiere on May 4, 2025, on AMC and AMC+, the trailer teases escalating tensions and deadly power struggles, setting the stage for a thrilling battle for control.
The trailer, which features the haunting melody of Rodgers & Hart’s Manhattan, introduces the latest twists in the survival saga. Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s character, Negan, delivers a chilling voiceover, declaring, “You see, power equals power. So if you ain’t with us… I guess you’re in for… a bit of a shock.” The ominous tone foreshadows the dire stakes facing the characters.
Season 2 picks up with Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan, once uneasy allies, now pitted against each other in a deadly struggle for dominance. Their relationship is tested as both realize that escaping the chaos of New York City will require more than they ever expected, forcing them into impossible decisions. With enemies lurking around every corner, the season will explore themes of survival, loyalty, and the fragility of alliances.
The new season will introduce fresh faces, including Gaius Charles, Zeljko Ivanek, Mahina Anne Marie Napoleon, Lisa Emery, Logan Kim, Dascha Polanco, and Kim Coates, each playing pivotal roles in the unfolding drama. The addition of these characters promises to bring new threats and challenges to an already dangerous world.
Fans can expect The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 to be filled with action, suspense, and character-driven storytelling as Maggie and Negan face off against deadly adversaries in their quest for survival. The season premieres on May 4, 2025, on AMC and AMC+.