Scott M. Gimple says the franchise will continue expanding, but future projects will roll out more slowly
Summary
– Scott M. Gimple confirmed that more Walking Dead projects are being developed
– Future spinoffs are expected to arrive at a slower pace than recent years
– Gimple also teased ongoing plans for a possible franchise crossover
The Walking Dead universe is not approaching its end, according to franchise Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple, who says more television projects are already being developed.
Speaking with The Direct at MultiCon 2026, Gimple confirmed that additional Walking Dead series are coming but said fans should expect a slower rollout. He explained that Hollywood has changed, and there is no longer the same pressure to push multiple projects out as quickly as possible.
Gimple said he is not sure whether the franchise will continue producing as many separate shows at the same time. Instead, plans could include a mix of shorter projects and ongoing series, with more time spent ensuring each idea is ready before moving forward.
The franchise has expanded significantly since the original Walking Dead series ended. Daryl Dixon has followed Daryl and Carol through Europe, Dead City has continued Maggie and Negan’s story in New York, and The Ones Who Live reunited Rick and Michonne. Tales of the Walking Dead also explored the universe through an anthology format.
Gimple praised the response to Dead City Season 3 and said the creative team had specific goals for how its characters and relationships would evolve. He called the reaction gratifying while hyping Daryl Dixon Season 4, which will be the show’s final season in 2027.
Daryl Dixon’s final season will continue Daryl and Carol’s attempt to leave Europe and return home to the United States. That journey could become important to the larger franchise if AMC eventually moves forward with a crossover involving characters from its different Walking Dead shows.
Asked directly about a potential crossover, Gimple stopped short of making an official announcement but said the team has several plans in play. He also made it clear that Daryl Dixon’s end will not signal the end of The Walking Dead on television.
Gimple went even further, saying he believes the franchise may be only in the middle of its overall lifespan. Despite a likely reduction in the number of shows released each year, he sees plenty of room for new stories, formats, and character combinations.
The Walking Dead has produced an aggressive amount of television throughout the 2020s, but the next phase appears likely to be more selective. Rather than launching several projects at once, AMC may focus on fewer shows while continuing to build toward larger ideas for the franchise’s future.
