Lioness Season 3 Release Schedule Announced by Paramount+
The third season of Taylor Sheridan's espionage series 'Lioness' is set to debut on Paramount+ on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. Previously known as 'Special Ops: Lioness,' the show features Zoe Saldaña in the role of CIA station chief Joe McNamara. This upcoming season introduces Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade, Morgan Freeman as Edwin Mullins, and Michael Kelly as Byron Westfield. The storyline revolves around Joe as she navigates intricate networks and personal betrayals while managing her family life. Comprising eight episodes released weekly, the premiere episode is titled 'The Spider and the Fly,' with subsequent episodes airing on August 9, 16, 23, 30, and September 6, 13, and 20. Paramount+ provides both Essential and Premium subscription options.
Key facts
- Season 3 of 'Lioness' premiered on Paramount+ on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT.
- The series stars Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Kelly.
- Created by Taylor Sheridan, the show was formerly known as 'Special Ops: Lioness.'
- Season 3 consists of eight episodes, released weekly on Sundays.
- Episode 1 is titled 'The Spider and the Fly.'
- Paramount+ Essential costs $8.99 per month with ads; Premium costs $13.99 per month, ad-free.
- All 16 episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Paramount+.
- The release schedule includes episodes on Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30, and Sept. 6, 13, 20.
Entities
Artists
- Taylor Sheridan
- Zoe Saldaña
- Nicole Kidman
- Morgan Freeman
- Michael Kelly
- Laysla De Oliveira
- Dave Annabelle
- Jill Wagner
- Lamonica Garrett
- Genesis Rodriguez
- Thad Luckenbill
- James Jordan
- Austin Hébert
- Jonah Wharton
- Hannah Love Lanier
- Ian Bohen
Institutions
- Paramount+