"Adults" is coming back for a second season, but before it does there's a special prequel episode, titled "Marathon Day" which offers fresh insight into this unique group of friends.Below is our guide to how to watch "Adults: Marathon Day" from anywhere — live or on demand — including how to tune in with a VPN.
'Adults: Marathon Day' release date and time"Adults: Marathon Day" premieres on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT• WATCH LIVE — FXX live via YouTube TV • U.S. — Stream on Hulu from July 31• Global — Stream on Disney+ from August 1• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
Go back to a time before "Adults" even began and see Paul Baker's origin story, as well as finding out how Samir, Billie, Anton, and Issa first met. Creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and director Jonathan Krisel have put together a prequel for their hit show, and it's going global."Marathon Day" is only 20 minutes long, but it'll pack in a lot of story to finally reveal the truth about where Paul came from and how he united this group of friends. It's all good preparation for season 2 of the show, which premieres on August 27.If you're keen to go back to the origins of these characters ahead of season 2, check out the following information regarding how to watch "Adults: Marathon Day" with live viewing and streaming options available.
