Twisted Metal Season 3 Prospects Remain Uncertain Following Explosive Season 2 Finale

August 28, 2025 | New York

Peacock dropped the final three episodes of Twisted Metal Season 2 early Thursday morning, and as fans digest the cliffhangers, the streamer has yet to announce whether the post-apocalyptic action series will return for a third installment. The ambiguous fate of Season 3 comes despite strong critical reception and a showrunner’s enthusiastic teaser of future storylines.

The triple-header finale aired at 3:00 a.m. ET on August 28, concluding John Doe’s (Anthony Mackie) quest for revenge against Calypso (Anthony Carrigan) and setting the stage for all-out war between the “insiders” and “outsiders.” Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith confirmed that he already has “amazing, fun ideas” for Season 3-and even a mind-blowing concept for Season 4-but Peacock’s official greenlight remains pending.

Although neither canceled nor renewed, the series’ upward swing in critical acclaim bodes well for its future. Season 2 boasts a 91% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, up from 67% in Season 1, and an 81% audience score, marginally down from 93%. Analysts suggest that Peacock will weigh these ratings alongside viewership data before deciding the show’s fate.

In a recent interview, Smith hinted that Season 3 would delve deeper into Calypso’s backstory, exploring his supernatural ties and the mysterious wishing well that underpins the tournament’s dark magic. “Season 3 is extremely clear-I have a lot of amazing ideas for where that goes, and I have an amazing idea for Season 4 that I think fans will lose their goddamn minds when you hear it,” he said.

Key cast members also teased their characters’ trajectories if the series continues. Anthony Mackie affirmed that John’s mission to kill Calypso will drive the next chapter, while Stephanie Beatriz (Quiet) and Saylor Bell Curda (Mayhem) could face intensified government pursuit after being framed for a terrorist bombing. Mike Mitchell (Stu) teased a deeper exploration of his character’s unlikely rise to fame and hinted at an interstellar aftermath for the tournament’s winner.

With the finale’s open threads-including Sweet Tooth’s brutal retreat at the hands of the demonic Minion and the looming threat of the United Treaty of Insiders-the narrative momentum is firmly pointed toward Season 3. Peacock’s decision is expected in the coming weeks as the streamer evaluates the season’s performance metrics. Until then, the survivors of the Twisted Metal tournament must await their fate alongside eager fans.