In May 2024, it was officially announced that the popular Netflix series “3 Body Problem” would be returning for both its second and third seasons. The confirmation came from the show’s creators, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo. While there had been an initial announcement in April about the show’s renewal, specific details about the duration of the series had not been provided at that time.
During a panel at the Netflix FYSEE space, the creators of the TV show “3 Body Problem” announced that there are plans for multiple seasons to cover the entire trilogy written by Cixin Liu. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss mentioned that while Season 1 included many elements from the novels they loved, the primary reasons for making the show will be explored in Season 2. They expressed their excitement about reaching the conclusion of the third book, emphasizing that it’s a thrilling prospect for them as creators.
“Can you tell me what the third season of ‘The Three-Body Problem’ will be about?”
The novels tell the story of humanity’s first encounter with an alien civilization from the perspective of a young woman in 1960s China. It is expected that the third season will follow the plot of the third book. However, since season two has not been released yet, it’s difficult to predict exactly how the story might change due to creative decisions. Weiss discussed season two at Deadline’s Contenders TV in April.
The interview with Woo revealed exciting details about the future of the story. He mentioned that the narrative takes an exhilarating turn, presenting a multitude of choices and intricate plot developments. The creative team has been brainstorming and collaborating intensively in recent months to navigate these complexities.
Woo hinted at the possibility of the final book being adapted into two seasons for television. Additionally, he expressed confidence in the direction for a potential second season, while acknowledging that the long-term plan is still taking shape. The team’s primary goal is to bring the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion, whether that entails three, four, or a different number of seasons.
Any word on whether the cast will be returning for season 3?
The surviving actors from season two are likely to make a return in season three. This includes Jess Hong as Jin Cheng, Eiza González as Auggie Salazar, Benedict Wong as Clarence “Da” Shi, Jovan Adepo as Saul Durand, Liam Cunningham as Thomas Wade, Sea Shimooka as Sophon, Marlo Kelly as Tatiana, and Saamer Usmani as Raj.
In an interview with ELLE.com, Jess Hong expressed her excitement about the potential for a season two, saying, “Because Jin Cheng is one of the coolest, juiciest characters I’ve ever played. But also I’ve read the books, so I know what’s coming. It would be awesome to have to justify those decisions and enter those worlds.”
When is season three coming out?
The creators of the show have mentioned in a SXSW interview with Collider that the production of the show is very labor-intensive and will only become more challenging in the future. They estimated that season two might not be released until 2026. Therefore, fans will have to wait a while longer before season three is even considered.
Keep an eye out for updates on this!
