Check out first images of the new house.

Big Brother reveals season 28 house and crazy new Time Trip theme

Check out first images of the new house.

By Dalton Ross

Dalton Ross is a writer and editor with over 25 years experience covering TV and the entertainment industry. *Survivor* is kind of his thing.

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July 1, 2026 12:00 p.m. ET

'Big Brother' season 28 host Julie Chen Moonves. Credit:

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- The house and theme for season 28 of *Big Brother* has been revealed! And it just as ridiculous as you hoped it would be.

- Our favorite franchise prop ever is back, and seemingly wreaking havoc yet again.

- Host Julie Chen Moonves attempts to make sense of it all. Wish her luck.

The Time Laser is back!

That’s right, we are getting a return of arguably the most wonderfully ridiculous twist in *Big Brother* history — a history that includes, but is certainly not limited to, the house once being taken over by an artificial intelligence entity, and host Julie Chen Moonves being abducted by an evil mastermind called… well, the Mastermind.

That’s because the new theme for season 28 of *Big Brother*, which premiers July 9 on CBS, is (the albeit somewhat redundant) “Big Brother: Time Trip.”

'Big Brother' season 28 house.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

What does it mean? According to a network press release, season 28 will be “turning time into the ultimate twist.” Okay, fine but what does *that* mean?

“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.”

*How will they be transported?,* you may ask, as if you are somehow expecting a rational explanation from a show known for subjecting its contestants to the mad ramblings of an animatronic nuisance named Otev.

Well, we’ve got photos of the new house above and below, and in one of them, you can clearly see a Time Laser. Yes, the same Time Laser that franchise legends Britney Haynes, Danielle Reyes, and Frankie Grande set off three years ago after breaking into the *Big Brother 23* house and unwittingly unleashing the *Big Brother* multiverse. (Do Britney and Danielle ever *not* cause massive destruction together on reality TV?)

'Big Brother' season 28 house.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

Not only can you clearly spot the Time Laser in the photo of the roundtable above, but another image features a room with a neon sign saying “PROTOTYPES” surrounded by two images of a cat. Which can only mean one thing: Meow Meow Enterprises! Enzo’s company behind the storied Time Laser!

But how will all this time travel translate for the actual players and the game?

“Inspired by decades like the ’80s and Y2K, new powers and challenges can disrupt strategy and alliances,” reads the clue from the CBS press release. “Host Julie Chen Moonves returns to guide viewers through a season where history is rewritten and anything is possible.”

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Judging by some of the examples laid out above, that last sentence is, if anything, an understatement. But speaking of host Julie Chen Moonves, what exactly does *she* have to say about the whole sordid affair… or has she already been Time Lasered to another decade?

“For season 28, we're throwing out all the rules of time and space and sending our Houseguests on a journey unlike anything you've ever seen before,” the Chenbot says in a video released by CBS. (* *cannot authenticate from which millennium the video was sent.) “From prehistoric times to iconic decades and unforgettable moments from *Big Brother* history, this house is packed with surprises around every single corner.”

'Big Brother' season 28 house.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

And while we’re on the subject of corners, here are some of the house highlights, as described by the press release:

**Time-Bending Entryway:** Houseguests are greeted by a striking faux-neon sign and a dizzying array of clocks, immediately setting the tone: Time is fractured, unpredictable and constantly in motion.

**Living Room of Eras:** 17-foot gothic windows glow against oxblood stone walls, blending classic and industrial design alongside relics from across history, from a triceratops skull to royal crown jewels — a reminder that anything from any era could shape the game.

**Nostalgic Trophies:** A 1940s jukebox and an ’80s transparent phone highlights a surreal mix of decades, celebrating nostalgia as past, present, and future collide inside the *BB* house.

**Relic Lab Hallway:** The iconic Time Laser returns alongside quirky failed inventions including a pogo stick, keytar, and more all displayed as relics of past experiments.

**Clockwork Bathroom:** Gears and intricate mechanical details surround Houseguests, while sub-atomic-inspired lighting fixtures create a visually stunning, otherworldly atmosphere.

**The Artifact Bedroom:** Housing five Houseguests, this artifact-filled room features two mysterious doorways, one to the past, one to the future.

**Futuristic Sleep Pods Room:** A sleek retreat with pod beds, organic ladders and nebula visuals offers a calm, futuristic escape from the chaos of the game.

**Upstairs Lounge: **Vintage tech lines the shelves. Massive arched windows overlooking the living room make it a prime vantage point for eavesdropping, while the custom-built sofa is perfectly suited for both strategizing and showmancing.

**Time-Lapse Gym:** Walls wrapped in time-lapse photography create the illusion of motion and progression, energizing Houseguests as they work out and reset.

**Clock Tower Feature:** Tying the entire house together, a dramatic clock tower crowns the space, a symbolic reminder that in this game, time is always ticking… but never predictable.

Once you are done daydreaming about reality TV contestants rocking out on a keytar, search for more clues in the season 28 *Big Brother* house images below. And then… why wait? Just go ahead and Time Laser yourself to July 9, 2026, to enjoy the 90-minute premiere episode right now!

'Big Brother' season 28 house.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

'Big Brother' season 28 house.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

'Big Brother' season 28 house.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

'Big Brother' season 28 house.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

'Big Brother' season 28 host Julie Chen Moonves.

Matthew Taplinger/CBS

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