Overview

• Amazon Prime Video unveiled the fifth installment of '7 vs. Wild' at a press event in Cologne, closing months of speculation about the show's continuation.
• Filming is scheduled for South America’s Amazon region, replacing last season’s New Zealand backdrop with denser jungle terrain and higher humidity.
• The season premieres exclusively on Prime Video on October 7, 2025, followed by a YouTube release on October 20, 2025.
• Former contestant Stefan Hinkelmann publicly criticized the producers after learning of his exclusion from Season 5, citing lack of invitation following his fourth-season exit.
• Creator Fritz Meinecke has not confirmed his own involvement as he currently focuses on international cycling events, and the full contestant roster remains under wraps despite a first teaser posted to the show’s Instagram account.