Twisted Metal Season 3 is real and building, even if we're still in the waiting game! đđĽ
As of mid-January 2026, the series is officially locked in for Season 3 on Peacock (renewed back on November 18, 2025, right after Season 2 crushed it with massive viewership).
Fans are buzzing about the escalation from that insane Season 2 cliffhangerâJohn Doe and Quiet framed by Calypso, sparking an all-out war between Insiders and Outsiders, with the tournament going nationwide.
Expect even bigger vehicular mayhem, more game-deep cuts (Minion's tease was wildâcould we see Warhawk or other classics step up?), darker humor, and explosive action.
What's Fueling the Excitement Right Now
- Core Cast Returning: Anthony Mackie (John Doe), Stephanie Beatriz (Quiet), Will Arnett (Sweet Tooth's voice), Joe Seanoa (Sweet Tooth's body), Anthony Carrigan (Calypso), and fan-faves like Mike Mitchell's Stu are all back.
More drivers from the lore are basically guaranteed.
- New Showrunner Vibes: David Reed (The Boys, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Supernatural) stepping in after Michael Jonathan Smith exits.
Some fans are cautiously optimisticâReed's genre cred could amp up the chaos and character depth, but others miss the original tone.
Reddit and X threads are full of debates, but the majority seem pumped: "If he keeps the heart and ramps up the carnage, we're golden."
- Fan Chatter on X: Posts are hyping potential new characters, calling for more Stu, and joking about needing "more cars" (straight from John's Season 2 line).
There's even crossover energy with other chaotic shows/gamesâpeople are straight-up saying "give us the full warzone tournament!"
- Production Timeline: No official start date yet, but reports point to filming possibly kicking off early 2026 (spring/summer vibes).
With heavy VFX, stunts, and post-production, the premiere is most likely late 2026 or early-to-mid 2027 (summer 2027 feels like a safe bet based on past cycles).
Peacock hasn't dropped teasers, but that Sweet Tooth wink in the renewal announcement has everyone revved up.
The show's proven it's one of the best video game adaptations out thereâfunny, gory, heartfelt, and pure adrenaline. Season 2's success (nearly a billion minutes viewed) sealed the deal, and the setup for Season 3 feels like the franchise hitting its peak chaos mode.
If you're as hyped as the fandom, Seasons 1 & 2 are streaming now on Peacockâperfect for a rewatch to build that anticipation.
What's got you most excited: more Sweet Tooth insanity, Calypso's downfall, or hoping for a specific game character cameo? Let's talk engines and explosions! đ¤Ąđď¸