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The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 rollout and status

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The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 rollout and ~~plot~~ status

Season 3 of AMC’s *The Walking Dead: Dead City* premiered on July 26, 2026, following Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they navigate Manhattan. Following the death of the Croat, the second episode, “Haven,” depicts Maggie and Renata establishing a new community by building a functional hospital, securing food, and setting up surveillance. During this period, Negan emerges from a period of isolation to confront the Dama on Broadway. Although Negan catches her, Maggie intervenes and spares her life, signaling a shift toward a less-violent outlook. In the third episode, “Emigrants,” Maggie and Renata’s attempt to illuminate the Statue of Liberty to attract survivors draws the attention of two rival groups, Belleville and Newark. Both groups seek medical aid, shifting the episode's tone toward medical drama as Luis and Hershel attempt to treat the wounded. However, the hospital environment descends into chaos following the deaths and subsequent reanimation of several patients. Showrunner Seth Hoffman has returned for this season, intending to shift the franchise’s emotional tone toward “themes of hope and possibility.” The fourth episode, “Found/Lost,” released on August 16, 2026, follows Maggie and Luis attempting to secure resources and establish alliances, while Negan and Renata navigate dangers involving walkers. The fifth episode, “Imperialis,” premiered on August 23, 2026, and follows Maggie and Negan through a community crisis after a sinkhole destroys their food supply. The episode features a violent turning point when Negan executes a man named Fabian following an insult toward Maggie, leading to a confrontation with Renata. The sixth episode, “Genesis,” utilizes an alternate-reality format to explore a world where the zombie apocalypse never occurred. Following the alternate-reality episode, the series returns to the primary timeline for the penultimate chapter, “Hourglass,” released on September 6, 2026.

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