'Bear Grylls Is Running Wild' Season 1 premieres. When, how to watch

Greta Cross, USA TODAYMon, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC

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Bear Grylls is back, and he's bringing some famous guests.

The inaugural season of "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild" premieres on Tuesday, April 21, kicking off with an appearance by Matthew McConaughey. Based on the former series, similarly named "Running Wild with Bear Grylls", that aired until 2022, "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild" follows the adventurer as he takes celebrities on a 48-hour adventure somewhere around the globe.

This season, Grylls is taking his guests to "Arctic rainforest, vast canyonlands, and brutal desert terrain," according to a Fox release. Over the years, Grylls has adventured with celebrities like Channing Tatum, Zac Efron, Florence Pugh, and Kate Hudson.

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Ready to tune in? Here's what to know about the Season 1 premiere of "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild."

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When does 'Bear Grylls Is Running Wild' premiere?

The show premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 21, on Fox.

How to watch the 'Bear Grylls Is Running Wild' premiere?

The premiere will air at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 21, on Fox. The episode will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Bear Grylls (left) and Matthew McConaughey (right) are pictured in the series premiere of "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild." The show premieres on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.What celebrities star on 'Bear Grylls Is Running Wild'?

Celebrities who will make appearances on "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild" Season 1 include:

Matthew McConaughey

Tiffany Haddish

Uma Thurman

Michelle Monaghan

Colman Domingo

Elizabeth Banks

Rhys Darby

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at [email protected].

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