Latest Spinoff Seasons in 2025
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 premiered on AMC in May 2025 with eight episodes, now streaming on Netflix. The plot escalates as Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) navigate Manhattan's chaos, trapped on opposing sides in a battle for control. Season 3, renewed early, wrapped filming this fall for a 2026 release, focusing on building a thriving community while old rivalries threaten to unravel it.[4]
Across the pond, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, starring Norman Reedus, is shooting its fourth and final season. This France-based series explores new cultural survival dynamics, with hints of global connections like the UK's relative safety. These spinoffs expand the universe beyond the U.S., refreshing the zombie saga for modern viewers.[1][5]
Other entries like The Ones Who Live (Rick and Michonne's 2024 story) pave the way, proving demand for character-driven tales. With Dead City episodes dropping weekly on streaming, 2025 marks a pivotal year for binge-worthy content.[1]
Crossover Spin-Off: The Ultimate Reunion
Excitement peaks with reports of an Avengers-style crossover show in development, as per industry insider Daniel Rickman. AMC aims to weave together threads from recent spinoffs, addressing unfinished original series arcs. Scott Gimple, the franchise's CCO, has long dreamed of this merger, dropping hints across episodes.[2][3]
Timing aligns post-Daryl Dixon finale and Dead City Season 3, likely targeting 2028. Fans speculate cameos from Rick Grimes, Michonne, Daryl, Maggie, and Negan, creating the 'biggest Walking Dead moment yet.' Production could ramp up soon, with Comic-Con announcements eyed for 2026.[2][3]
15 More Years: Global Expansion Ahead
Scott Gimple envisions the Walking Dead universe lasting until 2040, fueled by endless spinoff potential. From Judith Grimes' generation to untapped locations like Japan or the UK, stories evolve across continents, emphasizing character growth in diverse settings.[5]
As the franchise nears its 15th anniversary in October 2025, its impact endures through cultural phenomenon status and loyal fans. With no slowdown in sight, expect more walker hordes, moral dilemmas, and survivor epics shaping pop culture globally.[5][6]