May 13, 2025

Fox has announced that Fear Factor is coming to the network in a reimagined new series. It has been nearly 25 years since the iconic dare/stunt game show made its debut on network television.

Fear Factor originated on NBC back in 2001 and became one of its first hit reality shows. Its success continued for a number of years before eventually being cancelled in 2006. An attempt to bring the show back in 2011 fizzled out after just one season. MTV tried their own version in 2017, updated with stunts inspired by viral videos, scary movies, and urban legends. That one lasted two seasons.

Fox's upcoming revival, tentatively titled 'Fear Factor: The Next Chapter,' promises to be bigger, bolder, and more daring. A group of strangers will be dropped into an unforgiving, remote location where they will live together under one roof and face mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges, and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting - and fear is a weapon.

Look for the new Fear Factor during the 2025-2026 season.