The next chapter of Severance is officially underway.

After months of anticipation, executive producer and director Ben Stiller confirmed that Season 3 has begun filming, giving fans their first update since the shocking Season 2 finale. The announcement came alongside a behind the scenes image teasing the return of Mark S. (Adam Scott) and Helly R. (Britt Lower) inside Lumon’s unmistakable white hallways. Apple TV+ also shared the image with the tongue in cheek caption, “Please frolic in moderation.”

The production update comes as welcome news for fans who feared another lengthy wait between seasons. Following the nearly three year gap between Seasons 1 and 2, largely caused by the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, both Ben Stiller and Adam Scott have previously suggested that the turnaround for Season 3 would be much quicker. Earlier this year, Scott said filming would begin “very, very soon,” and today’s announcement confirms that production is now officially in full swing.

Although Apple TV+ has not revealed a premiere date, a 2027 release appears to be the most likely target if production stays on schedule. With principal photography just beginning, fans can expect filming to continue over the coming months before the series enters post production.

“To return to work is to return home.”

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— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 27, 2026

Season 2 left viewers with one of the biggest cliffhangers in recent television. Mark’s desperate mission to save Gemma reached a dramatic turning point as the mystery surrounding Lumon’s Cold Harbor project deepened. At the same time, the line between the employees’ “innie” and “outie” lives became even more complicated, setting the stage for what could be the series’ most ambitious season yet.

Apple clearly has long term confidence in the critically acclaimed sci fi thriller. Earlier this year, reports indicated the company had brought the series fully under Apple Studios after acquiring the rights from Fifth Season. Industry insiders have also suggested that the creative team envisions Severance continuing for at least four seasons, with the possibility of expanding the franchise beyond the main series.

For now, plot details remain tightly under wraps, but one thing is certain: the doors to Lumon Industries are officially open once again. With cameras rolling on Season 3, fans are one step closer to returning to one of television’s most mysterious and unsettling workplaces.

Genre
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Release Date
September 4, 2026

Director
Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley

Cast
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Plot Summary
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Genre:

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Release Date:

July 12, 2024

Director:

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Cast:

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Plot Summary:

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