Physical: Welcome to Mongolia Release Date & Details
December 31, 2025
Release Date & Time
Netflix will release Physical: Welcome to Mongolia on January 1, 2026, at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET. The entire series is expected to drop all at once, so viewers can watch uninterrupted. Here are the approximate times in different regions:
- 5:00 AM Brazil
- 9:00 AM Central European Time
- 1:30 PM India Standard Time
- 7:00 PM Australia
- 9:00 PM New Zealand
Early Viewing Tip
Since the show is a Korean production, episodes have been available early in Korea. The first two episodes launched on December 24, 2025, and episodes 3 and 4 followed on December 31, 2025. To watch these early episodes with English subtitles, viewers can use a VPN set to Korea.
How Many Episodes?
Physical: Welcome to Mongolia features a total of 4 episodes. This is notably fewer than Physical: Asia’s 12 episodes and Physical: 100’s 9 episodes per season. The change reflects a shift from a competition series to a travel and culture-focused show.
Episode Summaries
Here are the descriptions for each episode according to Netflix Korea:
- Reunion on the Mongolian plains: Former rivals Team Korea and Team Mongolia reconnect, greeted by Orkhonbayar.
- Mounted archery adventure: The group enjoys mounted archery, evoking the spirit of Genghis Khan with a surprise guest.
- Festivities and performances: The Oji family hosts a day of circus acts and a lavish housewarming party—followed by some training.
- Mongolian Bukh Champions: The team visits Orkhonbayar’s training grounds; a dramatic match unfolds, ending with a heartfelt farewell.
Cast Details
Team Mongolia
- Orkhonbayar "Bokh" Bayarsaikhan: Mongolian wrestler
- Lkhagva-Ochir Erdene-Ochir: Cirque du Soleil performer
Team Korea
- Kim Dong-hyun: MMA fighter
- Amotti: Crossfitter
Special Appearance
- Eddie Williams (Team Australia), a renowned strongman, confirmed his participation via Instagram.
Other potential contestants in Team Mongolia include:
- Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu (MMA fighter)
- Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan (judoka)
- Khandsuren Gantogtokh (volleyball)
- Dulguun Enkhbat (basketball)
About Physical: Welcome to Mongolia
Unlike its competitive predecessors, this series is more of a travel and culture showcase. It features Team Mongolia guiding their Korean counterparts through outdoor challenges, cultural experiences, and scenic adventures. It offers a relaxed, fun vibe—ideal for a laid-back New Year’s Day viewing.
For more updates on current and upcoming TV shows, check out our 2026 TV release calendar.