Fans of Outlast rejoice! The survival competition reality show turns up the heat in its spin-off, Outlast: The Jungle. This season, 16 strangers will be dropped into the Panamanian jungle with nothing but basic supplies, their wits, and each other to battle through the unforgiving conditions. These lone wolves must use all their outdoor expertise to weather the brutal realities of nature and win $1 million, but they can only win as a team. If the previous two seasons have taught the competitors anything, it’s that the ever-shifting alliances might be even more dangerous than the challenges Mother Nature serves up. 

“This season felt like throwing gasoline on the format,” showrunner Mike Odair tells Netflix. “We traded the frozen isolation of Alaska for the heat and volatility of Panama, and everything changed: the survival, the strategy, and the social dynamics … This may be our most dynamic group yet.”

When will Outlast: The Jungle be released?

Stream the first six episodes on June 10, and then the final two episodes on June 17.

Where can I find the trailer for Outlast: The Jungle?

Check it out at the top of this page. 

Who’s competing in Outlast: The Jungle? 

• Abby Chu, 32 years old, dive master: Raised in the majestic Colorado mountains, the avid rock climber and martial artist is also a diver who’s swam with shark species around the world. Reliable and calm under pressure, Abby hopes to rally the ladies of the competition into an unbeatable faction.
• Ben Orndorff, 41 years old, former federal agent: Considering his parents met white water rafting, it’s no surprise that world traveler Ben inherited their love of the outdoors. He plans to hide his intelligence background and use his expertise in reading people and manipulating information to his advantage. 
• Braxton Fish, 24 years old, adventure vlogger: In the year after quitting a cushy corporate job, Braxton’s gone solo skydiving, backpacked 26 miles through the Grand Canyon, and lived off-grid for weeks at a time. The Utah native says he doesn’t need allies in this game, just opportunities.
• Brett Johnson, 21 years old, commercial fisherman: Growing up in the swamps of Louisiana turned Brett into a natural fisherman and hunter. He once brought down a boar with nothing but a screwdriver. He’s confident that his deep connection to the land and adaptability will give him an edge in any challenge.
• Dave Cecchini, 32 years old, expedition leader: Appalachia born and bred, the wilderness expedition leader’s resume includes survivalist skills like archery and carving his own fishing spears. Confident in his ability to fake friendships, Dave’s ready to throw anyone under the bus to get to victory.
• Halle Cooley, 20 years old, model: Don’t judge this book by its cover — Halle may be a model, but she grew up riding horses, mending fences, and spearfishing on her family’s Texas ranch. She’s also a marathon runner and an expert in jiujitsu who plans to physically dominate the competition.
• Leiya Pillitteri, 26 years old, permanent-makeup artist: This triathlete isn’t just an advanced swimmer and hand fisher, she also excels in building shelters and tools out of bamboo, a key element of her Taiwanese roots and island culture. Leiya plans to play the long game by letting others underestimate her impressive skills.
• Maddy Jones, 28 years old, photographer: The West Virginia native grew up hunting with her father, and could shoot and field dress a deer by the age of 8. She doesn’t need to count on anyone else in the competition to feed her and is sure her killer instinct will make her a strong contender.
• Marshall Strain, 31 years old, general contractor: Years in construction honed Marshall’s ability to make the most out of minimal resources. The young Texas dad has a deep respect for nature and doesn’t plan on sugarcoating his words with his fellow competitors. 
• Mary Wedell, 27 years old, farmhand: After 5 years of the gritty reality of van life, the North Carolina native settled in California, where she spends her days working on a farm, surfing, and crafting from the bounty of nature. Mary has impeccable foraging and sewing skills, and is just as capable of identifying poisonous plants as she is weaving a fishing net for a daily catch. Don’t count this flower child out.
• Morgan Colburn, 26 years old, sales manager: A true Florida girl raised in the swamps, Morgan thanks her dad for teaching her how to fish in any condition and MacGyver any tool with limited resources. She’s counting on her background in psychology to help her charm, disarm, and manipulate as necessary.
• Nikki Hru, 28 years old, boxer: Though she now lives in Los Angeles, Nikki says she was born with her feet in the Floridian mud. An expert trapper with uncontested knife skills and an eye for fire making, Nikki’s ready to bring the never-tap-out attitude of a former lightweight champion to the jungle.
• Pharaoh Gayles, 34 years old, wildlife educator: A five-time gator wrestling champion, Pharaoh’s love of wildlife and nature stems from his father, a member of the Seminole people. He spent years with the tribe’s elders in Florida learning how to read the environment and track prey, both on land and underwater. Pharaoh plans to use the harsh landscape to help manipulate the game and isn’t afraid to play dirty.
• Sarah Awad, 25 years old, former rugby player: After her 10-year rugby career came to an end, the bilingual songwriter has been searching for her next big challenge. Sarah plans to rally the weaker players into a strong alliance that can pick off the self-proclaimed “alphas.”
• Sean Jacobs, 38 years old, African aid worker: He now lives in Florida, but before his beach days, Sean spent numerous years working in refugee camps, wildlife rehab centers, and remote villages as an aid worker and animal rescuer. But he’s the furthest thing from softhearted — Sean plans to bulldoze the competition, even if that means stealing food and sabotaging shelters.

• Wes Saunders, 36, former NFL player: The ex-Pittsburgh Steeler grew up fishing with his grandfather, a local North Carolina legend on the water. What Wes lacks in classic survivalist training, he plans to make up for with the strength, determination, and leadership that only a pro football player can bring to the table.

   

  Where does Outlast: The Jungle take place?

  The show takes place in the wilderness of the Panamanian jungle. 

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