Get ready to eat your heart out because Yellowjackets is back for its highly anticipated third season, bringing even more survival, horror, and shocking twists. With a dramatic season two finale leaving fans reeling, the Emmy-nominated thriller is set to return on Valentine’s Day with intense new developments in both its past and present timelines.
Who’s in the Season 3 Cast?
The adult survivors returning for season three include Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, and Simone Kessell. Warren Kole and Sarah Desjardins will also reprise their roles, while Elijah Wood returns in a recurring capacity.
The younger cast features Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Kevin Alves, and Steven Krueger (as Coach Ben, the only adult in the 1996 timeline).
New guest stars include two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank and Joel McHale, along with Ashley Sutton. Their roles remain shrouded in mystery.
Notably absent is Juliette Lewis, whose character, Natalie, met a shocking demise in the season two finale.
Where Did Season 2 Leave Off?
Season two ended with multiple shocking twists. In the present day, Natalie (Juliette Lewis) was accidentally killed by Misty (Christina Ricci), fulfilling a tragic destiny that had been subtly foreshadowed since season one. Meanwhile, in the 1996 timeline, the teenage survivors faced more loss, with Javi (Luciano Leroux) becoming their latest sacrifice and young Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) being crowned the new Antler Queen.
Additionally, the survivors were left homeless after their shelter burned down—possibly at the hands of Coach Ben. The season’s final moments suggested more bloodshed and betrayal were inevitable.
What’s Been Teased for Season 3?
A chilling teaser trailer confirmed that the past will continue to haunt the survivors. Young Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) ominously states, “I can’t believe we didn’t eat them first,” hinting at even more cannibalistic horrors to come. Meanwhile, the present-day survivors are in danger once again, as adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) warns, “Someone wants to kill us.”
Ghosts of the past also return—literally. A spectral Jackie (Ella Purnell) appears to torment adult Shauna, and guest star Hilary Swank makes her debut in the final moments of the teaser, fleeing in terror.
A full trailer set to Drowning Pool’s Bodies ups the ante with brutal violence, a possible reckoning for Coach Ben, and eerie supernatural elements tied to Tai’s (Tawny Cypress) sinister alter ego. The show’s signature blend of psychological horror and survival drama remains front and center.
Season 3 Release Schedule
Yellowjackets season three will premiere on February 14 with a two-episode drop. The remaining eight episodes will be released weekly, streaming on Fridays via Paramount+ (for those with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan) before airing on Showtime on Sundays at 8 p.m.
With Yellowjackets continuing to push boundaries, season three promises even more shocking revelations and intense storytelling. Prepare to return to the wilderness—if you dare.
