After years of teasing and speculation, P-Valley is officially on its way back.
Starz has confirmed that Season 3 will premiere in 2026, marking the long-awaited return of the hit drama following a three-year hiatus. While the network has not locked in an exact premiere date, recent social media teases from the show and its cast make one thing clear: The Pynk is reopening.
On Wednesday, the official P-Valley Instagram account shared a series of clips captioned, “See y’all in 2026. 😉 #PValley,” sending the Pynk Posse into celebration mode. Shortly after, cast members followed suit, including Brandee Evans, who posted in character as Mercedes with the caption: “If you’re not for updates… It’s almost time… Love, Mercedes 😘 #PValley coming in 2026.”
What Took So Long?
Production on Season 3 wrapped back in November 2024, but a combination of industry-wide strikes and an extensive post-production process pushed the release further down the road. According to cast members, the season has been finished and delivered to Starz for some time.
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During a conversation at HBCU Week, Gail Bean, who plays Roulette, confirmed just how complete the season is.
“P-Valley is finished. Season 3 is in the can, Starz has it. We don’t have to do nothing else to it. If they wanted to put it out tomorrow, they could,” Bean shared. “So it’s all in their hands.”
Bean also teased a major personal storyline ahead, revealing she has a standalone episode that dives deeper into Roulette’s background and family—something she says she’s especially excited for audiences to finally see.
Who’s Back (and Who’s New)
Season 3 brings back the show’s core ensemble, including:
- Nicco Annan (Uncle Clifford)
- Brandee Evans (Mercedes)
- J. Alphonse Nicholson (Lil’ Murda)
- Shannon Thornton (Miss Mississippi)
- Harriett D. Foy (Pastor Woodbine)
- Dan J. Johnson, Morocco Omari, and Dominic DeVore
Additional core ensemble memebers have also been promoted to series regulars, including Gail Bean, Bertram Williams Jr., and Thomas Q. Jones.
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New additions include Mea Wilkerson as a dancer named Haiku, along with a slate of recurring cast members such as Nicholas G. Sims, Bella Blaq, De’Adre Aziza, Brandon J. Dirden, Moritz J. Williams, Chaz Hodges, and Jay Jones.
What to Expect
While plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, cast members have described the Season 3 scripts as “nail-biting” and emotionally charged. The new episodes will continue unpacking the fallout from Season 2’s explosive finale while expanding the world of Chucalissa and deepening the lives of the women and men who keep The Pynk alive.
It’s been a long road back—but with Season 3 officially locked for 2026, P-Valley fans can finally stop asking if the show is returning and start preparing for when.