Twisted Metalwill return to Peacock at the end of next month, andAnthony Mackie’s hit action series just revved up with an exciting new look. Mackie stars in a new sneak peek atTwisted MetalSeason 2, showing the tournament hosted by Calypso (Anthony Carrigan). The clip includes best-in-class action that promises to amp things up from Season 1, which was a hit among audiences.Twisted MetalSeason 1 was moderately well-received by critics, earning a 67% on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes, but the show also earned a 93% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter. In addition to Mackie,Twisted Metalalso starsStephanie Beatriz(Brooklyn Nine-Nine),Joe Seanoa(WWE),Will Arnett(The LEGO Batman Movie), andThomas Haden Church(Spider-Man 3). Season 2 releases on Peacock on July 31.
Following the twisted events of Season 1,Twisted MetalSeason 1 will follow John (Mackie) and Quiet (Beatriz) as they find themselves in the middle of the Twisted Metal tournament, hosted by the unhinged Calypso (Carrigan). The single greatest prize anyone can have awaits for the duo if they’re able to come out of the Twisted Metal tournament as the victors: one single wish to their heart’s greatest desires, granted. No strings attached. Unfortunately, 16 other drivers are also after the prize. John and Quiet will face off against an onslaught of dangerous new foes — new and familiar alike — but things get especially complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, Dollface.Twisted Metalwas written and created for television byMichael Jonathan Smith, who also executive produces the series along withDeadpoolwritersRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick.
Anthony Mackie Starred in One of 2025’s Biggest Movies
Twisted Metalstar Anthony Mackie made his big-screen debut as Captain America earlier this year inCaptain America: Brave New World. The film was poorly received by critics onRotten Tomatoes, earning a“rotten”48% on the Tomatometer, but the audience-driven Popcornmeter landed at a much more respectable 78%. The film grossed $413 million at the global box office, and it’s poised to finish with a higher total thanThunderbolts*, which still trails Mackie’s Captain America film by over $40 million at the time of writing. Mackie will reprise his role as Captain America inAvengers: Doomsdaynext year.
Twisted MetalSeason 2 debuts onPeacockon July 31. Check out the new sneak peek at the series above and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the show.
Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal follows a motor-mouthed outsider with amnesia, tasked with delivering a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Alongside an axe-wielding car thief, he battles marauders and dangers, including a deranged clown in an infamous ice cream truck, in this high-octane action adaptation of the classic video game series.
