When Does Culinary Class Wars Season 2 Come Out? Netflix Confirms Date

Yes, Culinary Class Wars is officially returning for Season 2—premiering December 16, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.

After igniting global buzz with its debut season in 2024, Netflix’s genre-bending Korean cooking competition Culinary Class Wars is back for another round of high-stakes culinary combat. The streamer confirmed that Season 2 will launch on December 16, 2025, bringing with it a fresh batch of drama, innovation, and class-fueled rivalries.

Returning to host are culinary titans Paik Jong-won and Michelin-starred chef Ahn Sung-jae, whose dynamic mentorship and sharp critiques became a highlight of Season 1. This time, the format intensifies: 20 elite “White Spoon” chefs—representing privilege, pedigree, and polish—will once again face off against 80 gritty, self-taught “Black Spoon” challengers in a ruthless culinary gauntlet.

Season 2 introduces new rules designed to shake up the hierarchy, including a rotating “Power Ingredient” twist and a mid-season redemption bracket. The trailer teases the return of two fan-favorite contestants, whose unfinished business promises emotional arcs and fierce rematches.

What sets Culinary Class Wars apart is its potent blend of gourmet artistry and social commentary. The show doesn’t just plate food—it serves up a sharp critique of class divides in the culinary world, all wrapped in the addictive pacing of a reality thriller. Think MasterChef meets Squid Game, with a dash of Parasite-style tension.

With Netflix doubling down on Korean reality content, Culinary Class Wars Season 2 is poised to be a flagship title in its December 2025 lineup. Whether you’re here for the food, the drama, or the social stakes, this is one competition you won’t want to miss.