The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 release date, trailer and news
Carol and Daryl are leaving France and moving to Spain for the next chapter of their adventures.
Continuing the adventures of Norman Reedus's beloved Walking Dead character, Daryl Dixon season 3 is on the way!
Taking the post-apocalyptic action across the pond to France, this popular spin-off recently featured a long-awaited reunion with Melissa McBride's Carol, in season 2's The Book of Carol.
Now, Carol and Daryl are traveling to England and Spain, meeting up with a new character played by Stephen Merchant and exploring some gorgeous Spanish locations.
If you're curious about what to expect in this new season, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about the release date, cast and story of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3!
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 release date
Daryl Dixon season 3 will begin on 7th September 2025.
This premiere date refers to the initial release on AMC in the US, where the show will air one episode per week. Previously, season 2 aired four days behind the US for viewers in the UK, released via Sky and NOW.
There hasn't been an official announcement yet regarding UK airdates, but we can expect something similar for season 3.
This season filmed in Spanish locations including Galicia, Aragón, Catalonia and Valencia, with the official Walking Dead account sharing plenty of new images in recent weeks:
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 cast
Following her key role last season, Melissa McBride is confirmed to return as Carol for season 3, alongside Norman Reedus as the titular hero Daryl Dixon.
We can also expect to see plenty of new faces this season, beginning with British comedy legend Stephen Merchant as "the last Englishman in England".
As the story moves to Spain, we're also going to meet a lot of new Spanish characters, introducing actors like Eduardo Noriega (The Devil's Backbone), Oscar Jaenada (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) and Alexandra Masangkay (The Platform).
Meanwhile, newcomers Candela Saitta and Hugo Arbues will have key roles this season.
What will The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 be about?
As mentioned, this season will see Daryl and Carol leave post-apocalyptic France and travel to England and Spain, hoping to find more survivors and a potential route home to America.
The trailer reveals that at least one community is alive and thriving in Spain, with Carol and Daryl visiting a town that's being controlled by a tyrannical monarch. "They call it security," remarks one Spanish character. "I call it extortion."
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has already been renewed for a fourth season, which is now filming in Spain.
This will reportedly be the show's final season, with Norman Reedus saying: "It’s been a privilege to build this story for these characters, and we have so much gratitude for how it’s been embraced. Your love and support have made every moment worth it. This finale isn’t just an ending; it’s a celebration of what we’ve all shared together. Keep carrying that love forward – Daryl’s journey is far from over.”
In other words, Daryl Dixon may well return in yet another Walking Dead spin-off after this chapter is over!
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 trailer
The full-length trailer for season 3 introduces a lot of new characters, teasing some of the many dangers that Daryl and Carol will encounter in Spain:
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 is coming soon. Watch seasons 1-2 on Sky and NOW.
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