When does the Walking Dead return?

The Walking Dead series ended in November 2022 but the franchise is still ongoing through various spin-offs.

The Walking Dead has finished its 11-season run but the timeline is far from over with several new shows premiering in 2024 and beyond. What started as a mere adaptation of Robert Kirkman's famous comic has now become a monster of its own across television and OTT platforms. So much so, that the creators have introduced new characters and made changes to the storyline to better fit the new Walking Dead universe.

Not only that, the more popular characters have earned their own spin-offs, with Daryl Dixon going to France in his attempt to search for the missing Rick Grimes, while Maggie and Negan leave to find her son in Manhattan. So, while the original parent show officially aired its final episode in November 2022, the world of The Walking Dead has only gotten more complicated with more and more zombie apocalypse content.

When will the next season of The Walking Dead get released?

Unfortunately, there won't be another season of The Walking Dead as the show officially wrapped up with its 11th and final season in November 2022. This was confirmed more than a year before the final season was officially released. It brought an end to 12 years of an incredible post-apocalyptic saga and at the same time, it allowed the creators the time to bring an end to several storylines as well as introduce future spin-offs.

Not only that, Fear the Walking Dead also aired it's final episode in November 2023, a year after The Walking Dead ended, bringing an end to two shows within the universe although there are plans within AMC to expand the universe. Several spin-offs have already started with The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon renewed for season three while The Walking Dead: Dead City has been renewed for a second season. Thus, as a result, the Walking Dead universe is far from over and is still growing.

How many spin-offs does The Walking Dead have?

The Walking Dead universe has various spin-off series that examine different parts of the post-apocalyptic landscape. These expansions have provided opportunities to explore character backstories, introduce new settings, and have expanded upon Robert Kirkman’s original comic series of a zombie-infested world.

Fear the Walking Dead (2015-2023)

Initially a prequel, this series eventually joined up within the same timeline as the parent show for eight seasons and even brought in characters from The Walking Dead with Morgan Jones being a key figure until the show's final episode.

The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020-2021)

Always planned as a limited series, it ran for only two seasons and was focused on the first generation of children raised in the new world surrounded by walkers and even introduced the Civic Republic Military, paving the road for the future in shows in the process.

Tales of the Walking Dead (2022)

Unlike the other spin-offs, this was an anthology series with standalone episodes that introduced fans to various characters and storylines within The Walking Dead universe and it offered the creators leeway to create their own stories or bring in new, one-time characters.

The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023-present)

Following Hershel's disappearance, both Maggie and Negan leave to find him in Manhattan, which has been cut-off from the mainland and the story follows the two as they attempt to handle their troubled relationship and a chaotic Manhattan filled with all sorts of enemies in the search for Maggie's son.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023-present)

Taking Daryl to France, this series provides a unique European perspective on the zombie apocalypse. Its second season, titled "The Book of Carol," will show a reunion between Daryl and Carol Peletier, and premiered on September 2024 with it renewed for season 3.

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024)

This series focuses on Rick Grimes and Michonne, exploring their journeys after leaving the main narrative and their encounters with the CRM.

Which is the latest spin-off in the Walking Dead universe?

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is the newest addition to The Walking Dead universe, set to premiere on February 25, 2024. This six-episode miniseries centers on the long-anticipated reunion of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira). Initially planned as a film trilogy, it has been adapted into a series format to resolve lingering plotlines from the original show.

Looking ahead, two more spin-offs are in the works. The Walking Dead: Dead City has been renewed for a second season, although specific details regarding its release and storyline remain scarce. This season is expected to delve deeper into the power struggle between The Dama's gang and the New Babylon Federation over control of Manhattan. Additionally, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has been renewed for a third season, following the premiere of its second season on September 29, 2024.