Scott M. Gimple shared the release window during the Dead City panel at San Diego Comic-Con
Summary
– The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will return for its fourth and final season in 2027
– Scott M. Gimple confirmed the release window during the Dead City Season 3 panel at SDCC
– Gimple praised Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, and the scale of the completed final season
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will officially return for its fourth and final season in 2027.
The release window was confirmed during The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2026.
The Walking Dead Universe Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple briefly shifted the panel’s attention toward Daryl Dixon to deliver the update.
Gimple told the Hall H audience to expect the final season in 2027.
He described the season as amazing and praised several performances as among the strongest he has seen across the The Walking Dead universe.
Gimple also highlighted the ambitious scope and visual presentation of the final episodes.
He specifically praised Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride while also recognizing the wider cast.
The announcement clarified when viewers can expect the conclusion of Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier’s European journey.
Season 4, being the final chapter, was first announced during the Daryl Dixon panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2025.
AMC previously confirmed that the final season would contain eight episodes and continue filming in Spain.
Production has since wrapped, with Reedus sharing an emotional message after his final season as Daryl.
The 2026 panel update did not reveal an exact premiere date, trailer, or detailed storyline information.
It confirmed that fans will need to wait until 2027 to see the final chapter.
The series began in 2023 with Daryl stranded in France before expanding its story to include Carol and new locations across Europe.
Season 4 will bring the spinoff to an end, although AMC has not confirmed whether it will mark the final appearance of Daryl or Carol within the larger franchise.
🧟♂️ Breaking news out of #SDCC26: IT'S OFFICIAL! #DarylDixon returns for its fourth and final season in 2027. pic.twitter.com/bxxsvf3iVA
— The Walking Dead (@WalkingDead_AMC) July 24, 2026
