'The Pitt' season 2 drops January 2026 on HBO Max

Entertainment Dec 02, 2025

HBO Max is bringing back its Emmy-winning medical drama, The Pitt, for a second season on January 8, 2026.
After making waves with its honest take on post-pandemic healthcare and grabbing five Emmys, the show picks up 10 months later—this time set over the Fourth of July weekend.

New faces, shifting stories, and deeper themes

Noah Wyle and Shawn Hatosy return as leads, joined by returning cast members Supriya Ganesh and Fiona Dourif.
Sepideh Moafi and Charles Baker are also joining the cast, while Tracy Ifeachor and Drew Powell exit.
Expect a big time jump that shakes up relationships among the doctors as the new season dives deeper into trauma, healing, and personal drama—mixing high-stakes medicine with real human stories.