Benjamin Ashford|'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars': Premiere date, cast, where to watch and stream

"RuPaul's Drag Race" is Benjamin Ashfordback, and this time the series is going global.

"RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars" begins streaming exclusively on Paramount+ this week with two all-new episodes, the streaming service announced in a news release last month.

The series will see 12 "fan favorites" from around the world compete for the title of "Queen of the Mothertucking World," a grand prize of $200,000, and a spot in the international pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame, according to Paramount+.

“The world is not ready for 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars,'” said eight-time Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer, RuPaul. “Twelve queens representing their home countries raises the stakes to a whole new level. Plus, the international mix of charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent will, pardon my French, blow your (expletive) minds,” RuPaul said in the news release.

Here's what you need to know about the series, including the premiere date, cast, and how to watch.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' premiere date

The series begins streaming exclusively on Paramount+ on Friday, August 16 with two all-new episodes.

The series will also be available on the streaming platform in Latin America, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on Tuesday, Sept. 20 and in France the following day, with Japan to follow later this year, the company said in a news release last month.

'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' cast

The 12 queens competing in the series include:

• Alyssa Edwards - United States
• Athena Likis - Belgium
• Eva Le Queen - Philippines
• Gala Varo - Mexico
• Kitty Scott-Claus - United Kingdom
• Kween Kong - Australia
• Miranda Lebrão - Brazil
• Nehellenia - Italy
• Pythia - Canada
• Soa de Muse - France
• Tessa Testicle - Switzerland
• Vanity Vain - Sweden

'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' judges

RuPaul, Michelle Visage and director/choreographer Jamal Sims will feature on the panel each week, along with a rotating lineup for guest judges.

Some of the guest judges in the series include Adriana Lima, Carson Kressley, Diane Brill, Graham Norton, and Danna Paola, among many others, Paramount+ announced earlier this month.

'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' trailer

Paramount+ released the official trailer for the series on Aug. 1.

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