Yellowjackets has become one of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME’s biggest successes in recent years, offering a TV experience like no other. This gripping thriller follows a group of high school soccer players as they struggle to survive in the brutal winter of the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash, while also exploring the lasting impact of the traumatic event in their adulthood.
Packed with suspense, cults, teenage drama, a hint of the supernatural, and of course, some cannibalism, Yellowjackets is a series that’s impossible to stop watching once you start.
With its third season set to premiere this February, the show’s fanbase is larger than ever, thanks in part to the first season landing on Netflix in October 2024. Whether you’re a newcomer or have been hooked since its 2021 debut, we’ve got all the details you need to prepare for Yellowjackets season three.
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Is There Going to be a Season 3 of ‘Yellowjackets’?
Yes! And it’s coming to your TV screen in just a few short weeks.
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 Release Date
The new season of the hit drama/thriller/horror series that has taken the world by storm, Yellowjackets, is coming to streaming on February 14th, 2025, and live TV on February 16th.
What better way to spend Valentine’s Day binging the new season of a show you love!
How Can I Watch ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3?
The first two episodes of season three of Yellowjackets technically airs live on SHOWTIME on February 16th at 8 p.m. ET.
But if you can’t wait that long, you’re in luck! Those first two episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME starting February 14th, two days before the official on-air premiere date.
Those looking to watch new episodes will need to ensure their Paramount+ subscription is upgraded to include SHOWTIME, Yellowjackets’ home network.
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Plus, first time fans can catch up on the first two seasons of Yellowjackets on DIRECTV!
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‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 Trailer
The official season three trailer for Yellowjackets is finally out, and fans are eagerly anticipating all that’s to come.
While the trailer doesn’t give away much, it does ensure us that even more secrets, drama and maybe even more blood, will be spilled. And we for one, can’t wait!
Watch the official trailer here:
Interestingly, co-creator Ashley Lyle mentioned in an interview with TheWrap that the “girls have been out there for a while, and they’re thriving.” Based on the trailer above, we aren’t exactly sure what she means by “thriving,” but we’re ready to find out.
‘Yellowjackets’ Cast List: New & Returning
One of the most unique aspects of Yellowjackets is its dual storylines: one set in the aftermath of the crash and the other following the survivors as adults. This structure gives us double the cast to obsess over, many of whom will return for season three.
Unfortunately, the events of season two make it unlikely for some characters—fan favorites included—to reappear (though, given the show’s twists, a few ghosts wouldn’t be too surprising).
Here are the main characters you can expect to see back in season three:
- Melanie Lynskey as Adult Shauna
- Sophie Nelisse as Teenage Shauna
- Ella Purnell as Teenage Jackie
- Tawny Cypress as Adult Taissa
- Jasmin Savoy Brown as Teenage Taissa
- Sophie Thatcher as Teenage Natalie
- Samantha Hanratty as Teenage Misty
- Christina Ricci as Adult Misty
- Steven Krueger as Ben Scott, the high school soccer coach
- Warren Kole as Jeff, Shauna’s husband and father of Callie
- Courtney Eaton as Teenage Lottie
- Simone Kessell as Adult Lottie
- Liv Hewson as Teenage Van
- Lauren Ambrose as Adult Van
- Kevin Alves as Travis, Coach Martinez’s son and Javi’s brother
- Alexa Barajas as Mari
- Nia Sondaya as Akilah
- Jenna Burgess as Melissa
- Elijah Wood as Walter
- Sarah Desjardins as Callie Sadecki, Shauna’s teenage daughter
New ‘Yellowjackets’ Cast Members:
- Anisa Harris as Teenage Robin
- Silvana Estifanos as Teenage Britt
- Hilary Swank as TBA
- Joel McHale as TBA
As you can see, Hilary Swank and Joel McHale will be joining the cast for season three, although their roles have yet to be announced.
Watch ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 on DIRECTV
Whether you’re planning to watch live on SHOWTIME or stream on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, DIRECTV has got your back for Yellowjackets season three. So, if you’re ready for more sleepwalking, cult rituals, abductions, murders and who knows what else, all that’s left to do is get started!
Frequently Asked Questions
What network is 'Yellowjackets' on?
Yellow jackets is on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.
When does season 3 of 'Yellowjackets' come out?
'Yellowjackets' Season 3 premieres on Paramount+ with Showtime on February 14, 2025, and airs live on Showtime on February 16th at 8 p.m. ET.
Why did 'Yellowjackets' Season 3 take so long to come out?
The 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike caused filming for the third season of 'Yellowjackets' to be delayed.
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