Taylor ArdreyUSA TODAY
Aug. 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET
Joe’s next high-stakes mission is underway.
More gunfire and action are expected for the next installment of Paramount+’s thriller series “Lioness”. The Taylor Sheridan-created show, starring Zoe Saldaña, is set to premiere this weekend.
In Season 3, Saldaña’s character, Joe, “walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world.”
“Patterns appear where they shouldn’t, names vanish, and paths rearrange,” the series description states. “Guided by Kaitlyn (Nicole 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.”
Here’s how to watch the new season of “Lioness.”
When does ‘Lioness’ Season 3 premiere?
“Lioness” Season 3 premieres on Sunday, Aug. 2, on Paramount+.
The first two seasons are available to binge on the streaming platform.
Watch ‘Lioness’ Season 3 Trailer
‘Lioness’ star Zoe Saldaña champions creator’s writing
At the New York City premiere on Wednesday, July 29, Saldaña discussed Sheridan’s writing chops and his decision to ensure men or women could play any character in the show, including Joe, People reported.
“I do believe that Joe could’ve been a man. We’ve seen various stories of men like Joe. And Kaitlyn could’ve been a man, the same way Westfield could’ve been a woman, Kyle could’ve been a woman,” the Academy Award-winning actress, also known for her roles in “Avatar” and “Star Trek,” said, per the outlet.
“These are incredible, complex individuals (and) any actor who challenges themselves can rise to that occasion,” she continued.
‘Lioness’ Cast
- Zoe Saldaña asJoe
- Nicole Kidman asKaitlyn
- Morgan Freeman as Edwin
- Michael Kelly as Byron
- Laysla De Oliveira asCruz
- Dave Annable asNeal
- Jill Wagner as Bobby
- LaMonica Garrett as Tucker
- James Jordan as Two Cups
- Genesis Rodriguez asJosephina
- Austin Hébert as Randy
- Jonah Wharton as Tex
- Thad Luckinbill as Kyle
- Hannah Love Lanier as Kate
- Ian Bohen as Grady
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
