The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 premieres July 26, 2026 with Maggie and Negan returning

The third season of AMC’s post‑apocalyptic series *The Walking Dead: Dead City* launches on Sunday, July 26, 2026. In the United States the premiere airs on AMC at 9 p.m. ET and is streamed simultaneously on AMC+. International audiences receive the episode through regional partners with listed times ranging from early morning on July 27 in Europe and Asia.

The season brings back lead characters Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan) and Negan Smith (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they attempt to build a fledgling community in the ruins of Manhattan. Former series regular Emily Kinney returns as Beth Greene, providing a link to the original *Walking Dead* narrative.

Weekly episodes will continue to air on Sunday evenings, with each episode available the same day on AMC+. The episode guide notes that the show will explore the fragile alliance between Maggie and Negan, new threats from rival gangs, and the ongoing battle against walkers in a devastated New York City.