The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 Premieres This September

‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 3 Sets September Premiere

AMC has officially announced that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will return with its highly anticipated third season on September 7, 2025. This spinoff, anchored by Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon and Melissa McBride reprising her role as Carol Peletier, promises a fresh chapter featuring new landscapes, new allies, and renewed dangers as the duo fights to find their way back home.

Return of Fan Favorites and New Faces

After a gripping conclusion to the second season, which was subtitled “The Book of Carol,” the story picks up with Daryl and Carol traversing unfamiliar and perilous territory. This time, the action shifts to Spain, with filming taking place across Madrid, Galicia, Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia. These evocative locations provide a dynamic backdrop for the journey, intensifying the sense of isolation and uncertainty in a post-apocalyptic world. The setting itself becomes a character, emphasizing the scale and unpredictability of the world beyond what fans have come to know from previous seasons.

Alongside Reedus and McBride, the cast includes a compelling mix of returning and new actors. Candela Saitta, Gonzalo Bouza, Hada Nieto, Yassmine Othman, Cuco Usín, Stephen Merchant, Hugo Arbués, and Greta Fernández all appear, while Eduardo Noriega, Óscar Jaenada, and Alexandra Masangkay are joining as new series regulars. According to the newly released teaser, Alexandra Masangkay portrays Paz, a character whose emotional depth is teased in early promo clips: “When the world was falling apart, I lost all hope,” she confides in a somber moment. Fans can watch the official teaser on AMC’s YouTube channel to catch a glimpse of what’s to come.

Plot and Creative Team

Season 3’s narrative thrust centers around Daryl and Carol’s continued determination to return home to their loved ones, no matter the cost. However, their journey is anything but direct. AMC describes their odyssey as one that continually leads them “farther astray,” forcing them to navigate ever-shifting dangers, alliances, and mysteries. The network’s official press release explained that viewers can expect to see the duo confronting “distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.” This constant evolution of their environment ensures that every episode remains unpredictable, keeping audiences on edge.

The production is helmed by both familiar and new executive producers. Showrunner David Zabel returns, working alongside Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Angela Kang, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Brian Bockrath, Jason Richman, Dan Percival, and Steve Squillante. The addition of Silvia Aráez and Jesús de la Vega as executive producers for this season further deepens the creative bench, while Peregrinos SP24 continues to provide Spanish production services for the series.

Early Buzz and Fan Excitement

Anticipation is already running high on social media, with the new teaser sparking excitement among long-time fans. The clip threads character introspection with action, giving audiences hints of the emotional and physical challenges ahead. As Daryl says in the teaser, “I felt like something got lost, a chance to really have something.” Carol’s own reflection — “First you survive what happened to you, then you start living again” — touches on the show’s core theme of resilience in the face of despair.

Community forums and Instagram fan accounts dedicated to The Walking Dead Universe have been quick to break down every frame of the teaser, speculating about new threats and alliances. The worldwide shift to Spain has been a focal point, with many praising the location shoots and the opportunity to refresh the series’ atmosphere and stakes.

Where to Watch and Learn More

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 will premiere at 9 p.m. ET on AMC, with episodes also streaming on AMC+. For more details on the cast and crew, check the show’s listing on IMDb. Those wanting an early glimpse into what’s ahead can view the official trailer on YouTube, which gives a taste of the drama and danger awaiting Daryl and Carol.

Stay tuned to AMC and the official AMC+ platform for episodes, teasers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage as the release date approaches. For deeper insights into the production and ongoing updates, visit AMC’s press releases and The Walking Dead’s news feed on TV Insider.