Taylor Sheridan’s espionage thriller Lioness returns for its third season on August 2 on Paramount+, bringing back Oscar winners Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman in leading roles.
Quick Facts
- Season 3 premieres Sunday, August 2, 2026 on Paramount+
- Stars and executive producers Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman return
- The season follows Joe confronting enemies operating in the shadows as a war reaches into her personal life
- Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, and ensemble cast return for the new installment
In Season 3, hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide as Joe (Saldaña) walks the line between duty and home. Guided by Kaitlyn (Kidman) and Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, leaving her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life.
The series is created by Taylor Sheridan, the prolific writer behind Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and Landman. Season 2, which aired last October, saw the CIA’s fight against terror move closer to home as Joe was forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she made as the leader of the Lioness program.
Lioness Season 3 premieres August 2 on Paramount+ with Zoe Saldaña
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The cast also includes Morgan Freeman, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Genesis Rodriguez, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, Hannah Love Lanier, and Ian Bohen. Executive producers alongside Sheridan and the stars include David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, and Keith Cox.
Sources
- Deadline — Season 3 premiere date, cast, plot synopsis, and full executive producer list
- Paramount+ — Official premiere date confirmation
- TVLine — Season 3 premiere announcement and cast confirmation
- Esquire — Release date and series details
