In a deliciously twisted Valentine’s Day treat, Paramount+ with Showtime has announced the highly anticipated return of their hit survival drama series “Yellowjackets.” On February 14, 2025, the show’s third season will launch with a double-episode premiere that is sure to captivate viewers.
The show will make its TV debut on February 16, 2025, almost two years after the shocking events of Season 2’s finale. The show will launch simultaneously on Paramount+ across multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, and various European nations, ensuring fans worldwide won’t have to wait long.
Star-Studded Cast Additions And Returns
The upcoming season brings exciting new faces to the wilderness saga. Hilary Swank, the two-time Oscar winner, joins the ensemble cast in a recurring role that could expand into a regular position if the show continues for a fourth season. Joel McHale will also appear as a guest star, adding to the already impressive roster.
Returning to navigate both past and present timelines are fan favorites, including:
- Melanie Lynskey (Emmy Nominated)
- Christina Ricci (Emmy Nominated)
- Tawny Cypress
- Lauren Ambrose (Emmy Nominated)
- Sophie Nélisse
- Jasmin Savoy Brown
A Story Of Survival And Secrets
For newcomers to the series, “Yellowjackets” tells a gripping tale that spans decades. At its core is a high school girls’ soccer team whose plane crashes in the remote northern wilderness. The show masterfully weaves between two timelines: the immediate aftermath of the crash in 1996, where the team descends from skilled athletes into survival-driven clans, and 25 years later, as the survivors grapple with their haunting past.
The third season picks up after Season 2’s dramatic conclusion, which saw several shocking developments, including—spoiler alert—the death of Juliette Lewis’s character Nat through an accidental lethal dosing by her fellow survivor Misty (Christina Ricci).
Expanding Reach And Recognition
The show’s success continues to grow, with Season 1 recently becoming available on Netflix, introducing the psychological horror story to new audiences. Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, “Yellowjackets” has earned critical acclaim, receiving 10 Emmy nominations across its first two seasons, including two for Outstanding Drama Series.
“The past is never really past,” reads the show’s tagline, “and what began in the wilderness is far from over.” This theme resonates throughout the series, which blends elements of survival epic, psychological horror, and coming-of-age drama into a unique viewing experience.
The creative team remains strong, with Lyle and Nickerson serving as executive producers alongside showrunner Jonathan Lisco. Lionsgate Television produces the series, while Paramount Global Content Distribution handles its international distribution.
As Valentine’s Day 2025 approaches, fans can look forward to what promises to be another heart-stopping season of survival, secrets, and savage revelations in the wilderness saga that has captured audiences worldwide.
Alongside the announcement of the premiere date, the show’s teaser trailer cleverly incorporates the Valentine’s Day theme, encouraging viewers to “Eat your heart out”—a darkly humorous reference to the series’ more brutal elements.
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