Yellowjackets season 3: Release date and latest news

That's right folks: after a dramatic end to season 2, which saw the cabin in the 1990s timeline go up in flames, and a major death in the present-day storyline, season 3 has begun – and, as our review notes, it looks to be taking the series in a bold, new direction.

Paramount Plus recently released a season 3 trailer, giving fans a first glimpse at the new instalment.

"Once upon a time, a bunch of teenage girls got stranded in the wilderness. They hunted their friends, feasted on their flesh, and they went completely nuts," a voice-over says in the new footage, before we see various glimpses of chaos in the wilderness.

The footage also gives us a glimpse at adult Shauna, Misty, Taissa and Van as they continue to navigate their trauma in the present day.

Jackie (Ella Purnell) – who died in season 1 – also features briefly in the trailer, although it seems more likely that she'll appear in flashbacks rather than actually return for real.

A teaser was previously released, too, showing us Jackie's heart necklace dangling from a skull, which can only mean there's more darkness to come.

"This Valentine's Day, eat your heart out," a caption reads alongside the clip, which you can watch below:

Cast member Christina Ricci, who plays Adult Misty in the show, previously told The Hollywood Reporter that things are about to get more "shocking" and "brutal" in season 3.

"This season is going to be even more shocking and surprising than the previous seasons," she said.

"It’s definitely going to be brutal. But they also put a lot of comedy into it. So I think it’s just going to be… extremely Yellowjackets-y."

So, with that in mind, read on for everything you need to know about Yellowjackets season 3.

Yellowjackets season 3 UK release date and time

Yellowjackets season 3 kicked off globally on Paramount Plus on Friday 14th February 2025 (AKA Valentine's Day).

Both the season premiere and the second episode became available on that date at 12am PT/3am ET, which is 8am GMT in the UK.

Remaining episodes are set to stream weekly on Fridays at the same time.

How many episodes are there in Yellowjackets season 3?

There will be 10 episodes of the new season in total. The release schedule is as follows:

• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 1 – It Girl (out now)
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 2 – Dislocation (out now)
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 3 – Them's the Brakes – 21st February
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 4 – 12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis – 28th February
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 5 – TBC – 7th March
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 6 – TBC – 14th March
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 7 – TBC – 21st March
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 8 – TBC – 28th March
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 9 – TBC – 4th April
• Yellowjackets season 3 episode 10 – TBC – 11th April

Who stars in Yellowjackets season 3?

Most of the Yellowjackets gang are set to return, with Melanie Lynskey (The Last of Us), Tawny Cypress (House of Cards), Christina Ricci (Wednesday), Warren Kole (The Terminal List), Simone Kessell (Wellmania) and Lauren Ambrose (Servant) among the present day players.

Meanwhile, Sophie Nélisse (The Book Thief), Jasmin Savoy Brown (Scream), Samantha Hanratty (Shameless), Sophie Thatcher (The Boogeyman), Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet) are also returning.

Meanwhile, new additions include Oscar-winner Hilary Swank, who has joined the show in an undisclosed role, while Community star Joel McHale has been announced as a guest actor for the upcoming season.

Here's a list of the main players who we expect will appear in season 3:

• Melanie Lynskey as adult Shauna Shipman
  • Sophie Nélisse as teenage Shauna
• Christina Ricci as adult Misty Quigley
  • Samantha Hanratty as teenage Misty
• Sophie Thatcher as teenage Natalie "Nat" Scatorccio
• Tawny Cypress as adult Taissa Turner
  • Jasmin Savoy Brown as teenage Taissa
• Simone Kessell as adult Charlotte "Lottie" Matthews
  • Courtney Eaton as teenage Lottie
• Lauren Ambrose as adult Vanessa "Van" Palmer
  • Liv Hewson as teenage Van
• Warren Kole as adult Jeff Sadecki
• Steven Krueger as Ben Scott
• Kevin Alves as teenage Travis Martinez
• Elijah Wood as Walter
• Hilary Swank as TBC
• Joe McHals as TBC

Unfortunately, we've probably seen the last of Juliette Lewis as an adult Natalie Scatorccio, following the character's tragic death in the latest finale. That said, we wouldn't be surprised to see a brief supernatural cameo (à la Ella Purnell in season 2).

What could happen in Yellowjackets season 3?

The official season 3 synopsis is as follows: “The Yellowjackets face a fragile victory – the brutal winter that nearly claimed them is finally behind them, but distrust in leadership and tension within the team jeopardise their chances of being rescued.”

Ricci previously revealed to Digital Spy that much of the plot had been kept under wraps ahead of filming.

"I really don't know that much," she said. "Working on the show, we kind of find out just a little bit before we film. So, I actually don't really know exactly what's in store for Misty."

Ricci continued: "Everybody on the cast, the second we get the scripts we immediately read them. No matter where I am I'll pick it up and scan.

"It's fun to be involved in something that people in general are curious and fascinated by."

Is there a Yellowjackets season 3 trailer?

Yes, watch below:

Yellowjackets season 3 will stream on Paramount Plus from Friday 14th February 2025.

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