The world of School Spirits is continuing to expand with the announcement of season 3, set to premiere on Paramount+ on January 28, 2026. Created by Nate Trinrud and Megan Trinrud, and adapted from the graphic novel co-written with Maria Nguyen, the series blends teen drama, mystery, and the supernatural. Led by Peyton List in the role of Maddie Nears, it has become one of the most popular paranormal thrillers on the platform since its debut in 2023.
This third season will feature eight episodes, each approximately 60 minutes long. The first three episodes will drop simultaneously at launch, followed by weekly releases. The main cast is expanding with the notable addition of Jennifer Tilly, joining returning stars Kristian Ventura, Spencer MacPherson, Kiara Pichardo, Sarah Yarkin, Nick Pugliese, Maria Dizzia, and Patrick Gilmore.
Following the revelations of the previous season, Maddie Nears manages to come back to life—but her return is haunted by unsettling visions and a growing burden. The boundary between the living and the dead is dangerously thinning, forcing the teenager to navigate and protect two worlds now more intertwined than ever.
Meanwhile, Simon, now trapped in the afterlife, becomes increasingly consumed by an obsession with the buried secrets of Split River High School. Why are so many deaths connected to this place? What exactly was Mr. Martin trying to warn everyone about? The investigation takes a darker turn, revealing new dangers and truths that could shatter the fragile balance between the spirits and the living.
With this new season, School Spirits solidifies its identity as a supernatural thriller blending elements of crime and psychological drama. The series continues to delve into themes of guilt, grief, and adolescence, set against the distinctive backdrop of a high school transformed into a real purgatory.
The darker tone of season 3 continues the trend of series blending youth and fantasy, following in the footsteps of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or The Returned. At the same time, it builds a unique mythology around Split River High School. This storytelling evolution is aimed at fans of suspenseful tales, who enjoy intricate plots and well-developed supernatural worlds.
School Spirits
Series | Since 2023
Season 3 arrives on Paramount+ on January 28, 2026
Drama, mystery, supernatural | 8 episodes of 60 minutes each
Created by Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud | Starring Peyton List, Kristian Ventura, Jennifer Tilly
Country: United States
With its third season, School Spirits delves deeper into its central mystery and expands its roster of characters, all while strengthening its supernatural world. Promoted as darker and more intense than ever, this new chapter is set to shake up the rules established since the show's debut.
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