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Set in the middle of the jungle, "The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2" returns to a classic team format; 14 Brits will battle it out against 14 Americans for their share of the $1 million-dollar prize.
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Season 42, Episode 1
Return to Cutthroat — Wednesday, August 5, 2026 on Paramount+
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When does The Challenge come out?
The Challenge returns with season 42, episode 1 ("Return to Cutthroat") on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, airing on Paramount+. That is in 3 days.
There are 3 upcoming episodes on the schedule, running through Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The show is currently in production.
Upcoming episodes
| Ep | Title | Air date | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| S42 E1 | Return to Cutthroat | Aug 5, 2026 | In 3 days |
| S42 E2 | TBA | Aug 12, 2026 | Next week |
| S42 E3 | TBA | Aug 19, 2026 | In 2 weeks |
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