The Big Brother 28 season is ready to begin! The house is prepped, the BB28 cast has been sequestered, and the teasers have been released.
Julie Chen Moonves has returned for the fun. But she warned fans that some rumors are “dead wrong” that she has seen online.
Despite that, we know plenty, including the new theme. That theme opens the door for lots of twists and turns this summer.
Below is a breakdown of what we know so far.
When does Big Brother 28 begin?
The Big Brother 28 season premiere is on Thursday, July 9, at 8/7c.
The next night, Big Brother: Unlocked debuts at 8/7c on CBS.
New episodes of BB28 air Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8/7c. All episodes will also stream on Paramount+.
What is the theme for the BB28 house?
Time Trip. That’s the new theme. It’s a ploy to allow producers to tap into past seasons.
“Houseguests will enter a world where rooms, relics and competitions transport them across moments in time, while early twists shake up the game from the start. Inspired by decades like the ’80s and Y2K, new powers and challenges can disrupt strategy and alliances,” states CBS.
A remodeled house for the new houseguests
The producers went all-out to fit the house into the new theme; many areas of the house hint at the twists.
There is a Living Room of Eras, a Futuristic Sleep Pods Room, a Time-Lapse Gym, a Clockwork Bathroom, a Time-Bending Entryway, and much more.
Here’s a link to a full BB28 House Tour.
The Big Brother Live Feeds and more
The Big Brother Live Feeds turn on after the July 10 episode of Unlocked. Unfortunately, that means we don’t get to see the houseguests on night one. They are pre-taping stuff early on.
Paramount+ and Pluto TV will carry the feeds. Coverage begins after the West Coast views the Unlocked season premiere. Then, it’s off to the races.
A $750,000 prize goes to the winner this season, and Julie has confirmed alum involvement. She also teased how other shows are in the mix. Could we see people from Survivor? The Challenge? The Amazing Race? Stay tuned!
In a fun twist, a new fan vote will be introduced during Big Brother 2026. Things will get shaken up.
When will the Big Brother 28 cast be revealed?
Rumor has it the BB28 cast will be announced on Tuesday, July 7. That hasn’t been confirmed, but it makes sense. July 7 may also be the day the houseguests begin playing the game. Remember, the producers are pre-taping footage for the first few episodes.
More from Big Brother and beyond
Here’s a link to the Big Brother 28 episode schedule. Don’t forget, the season premiere drops on Thursday, July 9. Episodes will also stream on Paramount+.
Julie recently spoke about her disappointment in the BB27 theme. She echoed some thoughts fans have shared.
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