Network confirms Daryl Dixon return but stays quiet on Negan series
Summary
– Dead City season 3 was not included in AMC’s 2026 lineup preview
– Daryl Dixon season 4 has been officially confirmed for 2026
– Both seasons have already wrapped filming and are in post-production
AMC’s latest earnings report has sparked fresh uncertainty surrounding the timeline for Dead City season 3.
Although production has wrapped on both Dead City season 3 and Daryl Dixon season 4, only Daryl Dixon was officially listed as part of the network’s 2026 programming slate. The absence of Dead City has raised eyebrows among fans who expected both series to return next year.
The network’s report outlined several projects planned for 2026 and noted that more announcements are still to come. Even so, leaving Dead City off the initial slate has fueled speculation about a potential delay.
If the spinoff were to slip into 2027, it would create a longer gap than anticipated, especially given that post-production is already underway. Such a move could leave Daryl Dixon as the only active Walking Dead series on AMC’s schedule for the year.
AMC has recently highlighted the long-term value of its franchise properties. Whether the omission reflects a scheduling strategy or simply timing around future announcements remains unclear.
For now, fans are left waiting for clarity on when Dead City season 3 will officially return to screens.
