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When FUBAR Season 1 arrived in May of 2023, it splashed across television screens as Arnold Schwarzenegger's television premiere. The action spy spoof doled out action and stupidity in equal proportion and was rewarded with solid initial ratings on Netflix. Of course, second-season hype followed—then, when Season 2 debuted on June 12, 2025, its reception was a little bit off from the original hype.
Rather than building on its momentum, FUBAR Season 2 has come in with a decidedly less potent punch in the streaming universe. Returning cast and recycling formula have not worked, ratings have not been so generous. It broke into the Top 10, yes—but by the slimmest of margins. With each update in Netflix's data, the gap between Season 1 and Season 2 performance was defined. And honestly, it's difficult not to worry about the new season.
A less robust debut than hoped for in FUBAR
According to Netflix's official Top 10 chart for the period from June 9–15, 2025, FUBAR Season 2 premiered at No. 10 on English-language TV shows. It garnered 2.2 million views and 14.4 million watch hours for its first weekend. Those are soft numbers for a show with a global brand in Schwarzenegger, no less.
This is in stark contrast to the Season 1 launch, which tallied 88.94 million watch hours and roughly 11 million viewers in its initial window. Even accounting for competition and release timing differences, the drop is inescapable. FUBAR went from streaming juggernaut to mid-pack chart entry in one season.
Crowded week, stiff competition
Part of the challenge may be timing. FUBAR Season 2 was released in a week that was unusually heavy on Netflix competition. Ginny & Georgia Season 3 was #1 with 16.9 million views, followed by The Survivors at 9 million, with Sirens and Dept. Q each averaging around 4.3 million views. These are multi-genre programs—crime, thriller, teen drama—so they're more appealing to audiences.
The fact that the show wasn't ranked above even half of those numbers implies that its popularity might be diminishing, or worse, disappearing altogether. To the point, shows like Worst Roommate Ever or Sweet Tooth, often mentioned as huge Netflix contenders, weren't even ranked that same week, so FUBAR's lower ranking seemed particularly stinging.
What viewers—and critics—are saying
While the stats suggest a dip in reach, reactions from critics and viewers are something else. FUBAR Season 2 stands at 50% critic score but an improved 71% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics don't care, but even when the audience does watch, they're more forgiving, if not so jubilant.
But it does bring up the key question: Does high viewership in a proof-based streaming age redeem a show? Netflix and others count on prolonged watching and rewatchability to make the case for their renewal. With that in mind, a divided reaction and smaller debut might not be sufficient to move the show forward.
Renewal prospects: Not looking strong
There has been no word from Netflix yet regarding whether FUBAR will be back in season three. With its costly production, A-list star, and now tepid numbers, the platform might use its options very cautiously. Officially, there is no word either way at the moment. What is certain is that Season 2 numbers do not yell "renewal-worthy" according to today's Netflix standards.
Past cancellations on the show have taught us that even favorite shows are not immune if the ratings do not catch up with them. If the show does not have a tremendous spike within the next few weeks, chances are good that this second season will be its final season quietly.
The show had a great debut in 2023, but June 2025's sophomore season reception couldn't be more different. With lower viewership, non-existent charting, and divided critical reception at best, the future of the series teeters on thin ice.
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Depending on whether Netflix invests in doubling down or not, it'll all boil down to the next few weeks, and right now, it's a waiting game.
Also read: A quick recap of FUBAR Season 1 as Season 2 premieres on Netflix
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