'The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans' Returns: Season 2 Promises Darker Competitions and Star-Studded Judges

The acclaimed competition series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans is set to make its highly anticipated return this Halloween season, promising fans a bigger, darker, and more unrelenting experience. Hosted by the Emmy-nominated duo Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, the second season will premiere on October 7, 2025, streaming exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ .

Fourteen of the most formidable drag artists from previous Dragula seasons—many of whom are top-three finalists and fan favorites—are set to return for a fierce battle. These returning competitors will face a gauntlet of design, performance, and makeup-based challenges inspired by horror, science fiction, fantasy, and the supernatural. The show’s signature pillars—Filth, Horror, and Glamour—remain central, pushing contestants to their creative and personal limits .

In a statement, the Boulet Brothers said, “We set out to create a monster of a season that would completely eclipse everything that came before it. We pushed ourselves harder than ever, brought back the fiercest competitors in the show’s history, and packed every episode with shocking twists, jaw-dropping artistry, and real emotion. This is Titans fully realized—bigger, darker, and more unrelenting than anything we’ve done before” .

One of Dragula’s defining features has been its commitment to showcasing not only drag artistry but also voices from the broader worlds of horror and alternative culture. This season’s guest judges reflect that ethos, featuring a dazzling lineup that includes horror and genre icons such as David Dastmalchian, Jennifer Tilly, Todd McFarlane, Kate Siegel, Don Mancini, Bonnie Aarons, Akela Cooper, Twin Temple, Peaches Christ, Steve Orlando, Ryan Turek, and Bloody FM’s James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca. Notably, Victoria Elizabeth Black, the winner of Season One, will also return as a guest judge .

This diverse panel underscores the series’ ongoing commitment to blending drag performance with horror and countercultural artistry, creating a unique space for LGBTQ+ self-expression and visibility.

Since its inception, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula has stood out in the landscape of drag competition shows by centering queer creativity, alternative aesthetics, and boundary-pushing artistry. Unlike traditional drag competitions, Dragula’s format celebrates not only glamour but also the grotesque and the transgressive, providing a vital platform for performers who often exist outside the mainstream .

Dragula: Titans, as an all-stars format, brings together some of the franchise’s most celebrated competitors. This season, the stakes are higher than ever: the winner will receive a $100,000 grand prize, a headlining spot on a forthcoming world tour, and the coveted title of “Queen of the Underworld” .

The show’s return comes at a time when LGBTQ+ representation in media remains both a battleground and a beacon. By foregrounding queer narratives, Dragula continues to break down barriers, challenging stereotypes about drag and the LGBTQ+ community. The Boulet Brothers themselves have become icons—not just for their on-screen personas, but for their ongoing work as producers, directors, and advocates for LGBTQ+ visibility in entertainment .

Dragula’s unique blend of horror, camp, and queer culture has resonated with audiences across the world, particularly among those who have felt marginalized by more mainstream depictions of drag. The show’s emphasis on individuality and authenticity provides a crucial space for transgender artists, drag kings and queens, nonbinary performers, and other LGBTQ+ creatives to share their stories and showcase their talents.

Each season, Dragula invites viewers to witness the evolution of drag as an art form—one that is constantly reinvented by those who dare to challenge the status quo. This season’s cast, although yet to be officially announced, is expected to reflect the franchise’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion .

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans has become a touchstone for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those who celebrate the alternative, the unconventional, and the unapologetically queer. As the series prepares for its second season, its impact continues to grow, fostering dialogue around gender, artistry, and the power of transformation.

With the promise of world-class guest judges, returning fan favorites, and a renewed commitment to pushing creative boundaries, Season 2 is poised to be a defining moment—not only for the Dragula franchise but for queer representation in media at large.

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans season two premieres October 7, 2025, on Shudder and AMC+. The cast announcement is forthcoming, building anticipation for what many expect to be the most ambitious season yet .