Dexter: Resurrection release date speculation and latest news

Dexter's return comes after the character seemingly died in the show's last attempt at a reboot, New Blood, but that ending was somewhat retconned in the opening episode of Original Sin.

That show did see Hall reprising his role, but was primarily focused on the early days of the serial killer's story, with Patrick Gibson playing a young version of the character.

Speaking with Variety, Gibson revealed that he visited the set of Resurrection recently, adding that "getting to see Michael working live was unbelievable. Just so, so cool."

Resurrection is moving the action to New York, a decision that Gibson praised, saying it has "an energy to it that is different, but has that vibrancy to it like Miami did".

But what else do we know about Dexter: Resurrection at this point? Read on for everything we know about the series so far.

Dexter: Resurrection release date speculation

Dexter: Resurrection does not yet have a specific release date, but Paramount has confirmed that it intends to launch the series in summer 2025.

Notably, the final season of the original Dexter series was also a summer premiere, kicking off in June 2013 and concluding that September, so it's possible that the streamer has a similar timeline in mind for this latest revival.

That would also put appropriate space between Resurrection and Dexter prequel Original Sin, which just aired its season 1 finale on Valentine's Day 2025 (Friday 14th February).

Dexter: Resurrection commenced filming in January 2025, with director Marcos Siega sharing an image from a snowy location, showing off a clapperboard for scene 1, take 1. See below.

The official Dexter social media account proceeded to share a smart phone video from actor Michael C Hall, containing a message for fans on the first day of shooting.

He said: "I am on the set of the first official day of production for Dexter: Resurrection. It's happening. I'm looking forward to taking another thrill ride, and when all is said and done, to you taking the ride with us. Stay tuned!"

We'll update this page once more information on the Dexter: Resurrection release date comes to light.

Dexter: Resurrection cast

Dexter stars Michael C Hall, David Zayas and James Remar are confirmed to be returning for Resurrection, while New Blood's Jack Alcott has also been added to the line-up.

Of course, fans will know that Hall plays the title character – vigilante serial killer Dexter Morgan – and Resurrection is shaping up to be a real family reunion, with Remar as his late adoptive father, Harry, and Alcott as his surviving son, Harrison.

Meanwhile, Zayas is reprising the role of Detective Angel Batista in a series regular capacity (after only making a guest appearance in preceding miniseries New Blood).

In January 2025, Hollywood legend Uma Thurman was announced to be joining the cast as a new character named Charley, a former Special Ops officer who now works as head of security for a mysterious billionaire named Leon Prater.

The Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill icon previously worked with Showtime, the network behind Dexter, on its factual miniseries Super Pumped, which chronicled the rise of car booking app Uber.

Meanwhile, in February 2025 it was confirmed that Game of Thrones and Avengers: Infinity War star Peter Dinklage would be joining the show, with the actor playing the aforementioned Leon Prater, a billionaire venture capitalist who has been described as the major villain of the series, beneath his polished exterior as a generous philanthropist.

Other stars set to appear in supporting roles include The Lincoln Lawyer's Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Law & Order: SVU's Kadia Saraf, Nurse Jackie's Dominic Fumusa and Up Here's Emilia Suárez.

What is Dexter: Resurrection about?

Dexter: Resurrection picks up after the opening scene of prequel series Original Sin, which reveals that Dexter survived his near-fatal shooting in New Blood – opening the door to an all-new chapter.

Longtime viewers may remember that the 2022 finale ended with Dexter urging his son, Harrison, to kill him, as he fears that his violent crimes will only continue as long as he draws breath.

However, the seemingly fatal shot to the chest proves to be a near-miss in Original Sin's opening scene, which frames the prequel as memories racing through the Dexter's head as he receives urgent medical care.

On the plausibility of the storyline, Dexter showrunner Clyde Phillips said (via The Hollywood Reporter): "As we will learn at the beginning of Resurrection, if Dexter had been shot on a summer's day, he would have died.

"But he was shot in zero-degree temperature in the snow. He didn't bleed out and they were able to save him. That's how we were able to resurrect him."

As for why the series is coming back from the dead for a second time, Phillips added that he and star Michael C Hall were keen to return to the material as the show is in their "bones".

On the divisive – and now retconned – New Blood ending, the screenwriter explained: "The internet went insane over it because they loved Dexter so much and they love Michael Hall so much.

"I didn’t want him going off to prison or disappearing into the fog or any of that business, so I decided to be bold about it. The internet hated it."

Following the mixed response to Dexter season 8, Resurrection will be the third stab (pun intended) at crafting a satisfying closing chapter to the story of Hall's chilling character. Our fingers are crossed that it works out this time.

Is there a trailer for Dexter: Resurrection?

Not just yet, but we'll update this page once new footage arrives.

Dexter: Resurrection is coming soon.

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