As Survivor 48 gets down to the wire, it's time to look ahead to Survivor 49. Survivor debuted in 2000, and has been a staple of CBS network ever since. Host Jeff Probst has been the host since the show's inception, appearing in almost 700 episodes. With the goal to "Outwit, Outplay, Outlast" being the tagline of the show, contestants need to have all three skills to become the "Sole Survivor" and win the 1 million dollar prize.

Over the years, there have been some standout contestants who are now household Survivor names and who have gone on to be reality TV stars. Cast like "Boston" Rob Mariano, Sandra Diaz-Twine, and Survivor 48 and the Sole Survivor being crowned, there is already news about Survivor 49 and beyond.

Survivor 49 Latest News

Some Things Will Remain The Same

Survivor 49 is officially greenlit by producers, so fans can look forward to it. There are also several things to confidently speculate about Survivor 49, including details of the format. The Survivor competition typically lasts 26 days, and there's no reason to indicate that will change. Furthermore, three tribes are historically featured, and that will likely remain the same.

The filming location was Fiji, and filming took place from April to May 2025.

Looking ahead, Survivor 50, another alumni season coined "In the Hands of the Fans," will premiere in February 2026.

Survivor 49 Potential Release Date

It's Got A Slated Season & Time

Survivor follows a schedule on CBS. Episodes are 90 minutes long, and air Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. EST, and there are no signs that that will switch up. As for the official release date, that remains to be announced, but CBS did confirm that Survivor 49 will be part of its Fall 2025 lineup. The exact premiere date and time will be announced closer to its airing date, as is typical of the network.

Survivor 49 Potential Cast

One Person Is For Certain

Regarding the Survivor 49 cast, there is only one confirmed cast member returning, and that is long-time host, Jeff Probst. The cast should be announced closer to the air date, and more about their backgrounds, skills, and strategies will be revealed then. The application deadline for Survivor 49's cast applications was January 15, 2025. Since Survivor 50 will be another veteran/all-star season, Survivor 49 is confirmed to highlight all fresh faces, and there will be 18 new castaways.

The Survivor season 48 finale airs Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS.

Survivor 49 will premiere in Fall 2025.

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