Will there be The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3?
Season 2 is about to finish airing in the US.
Fans in the UK are still waiting to get their hands on the second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City, which is currently airing weekly in the US.
However, with that run of the show now coming towards its end stateside, there will no doubt be questions about the show's future, as the Walking Dead TV universe continues to build out.
Dead City sees Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan reprise their roles from the original show as Maggie and Negan, with season 2 finding them trapped on opposing sides in the growing war for control of Manhattan.
But will there be a third season beyond that and what do we know so far? Read on for everything you need to know about The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3.
Will there be a third season of The Walking Dead: Dead City?
We don't yet know whether there will be a third season of The Walking Dead: Dead City, as nothing has currently been confirmed regarding the show's future.
It is one of only two currently ongoing series in the expansive TV franchise, along with Daryl Dixon. While that show will soon be returning for season 3, and there have already been reports regarding an as-yet-unconfirmed season 4, there has so far been little word regarding a third season of Dead City.
For now, we will have to wait and see how season 2 comes to an end, and then we will hopefully hear more regarding the show's future in the weeks that follow.
When would a potential The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3 be released?
Given that The Walking Dead: Dead City has not yet been renewed, it's hard to say exactly when a potential season 3 would be released.
There were almost exactly two years between the release dates for seasons 1 and 2, meaning fans could be in for another wait, and we might not see season 3 until 2027. Here's hoping that, if the show is renewed, the team may be able to expedite production somewhat, and we could see a third run towards the end of 2026.
Who would return to star in a potential The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3?
Given that The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 hasn't finished airing yet, and season 3 hasn't been confirmed, we don't yet know which of the stars would be returning for a potential new run.
However, we would certainly expect both Lauren Cohen and Jeffrey Dean Morgan to be back as Maggie and Negan, given that the series is based around their uneasy alliance. Of course, whether any other actors return will depend on their characters' fates coming out of season 2.
Here's a full list of the central cast members/characters for season 2, many of whom could return for season 3:
- Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan
- Gaius Charles as Perlie Armstrong
- Željko Ivanek as Mile Jurkovic/The Croat
- Mahina Napoleon as Ginny
- Lisa Emery as The Dama
- Logan Kim as Hershel Rhee
- Dascha Polanco as Lucia Narvaez
- Keir Gilchrist as Benjamin Pierce
Is there a trailer for a potential The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3?
There isn't a trailer available for The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3, as the show has been renewed yet, let alone started filming on a new instalment.
For now, you can rewatch the trailer for season 2 below, and we will make sure to add any new footage in as and when it is released.
The Walking Dead: Dead City season 1 is available to watch on Sky and NOW in the UK - find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
