The King Returns: Tulsa King – Season 3 (2025)

Story Overview

Season 3 picks up with Dwight’s mysterious disappearance triggering panic and power plays across his crew. As Tulsa fractures, powerful new enemies emerge—especially Russell Washington Jr. from New Orleans, a cold-blooded boss with eyes on Oklahoma.

With the FBI closing in, and betrayal seeping through his ranks, Dwight must rebuild his influence while staying one step ahead of everyone trying to bury him for good.

 Cast Highlights

• Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi

• Jay Will as Tyson, no longer just the driver—now a rising soldier

• Martin Starr as Bodhi, expanding the business beyond weed

• Dana Delany, Garrett Hedlund, Andrea Savage return in deeper roles

• Samuel L. Jackson joins the universe as Russell Washington Jr.

• Bella Heathcote, Robert Patrick, and Kevin Pollak debut as major players

 Behind the Scenes

• Filming began: March 2025, locations: Oklahoma & Atlanta

• Dave Erickson (Fear the Walking Dead) takes over as showrunner

• Directed by Jim McKay, bringing a sharper, more intense tone

• Taylor Sheridan remains executive producer, steering the universe forward

 Shared Universe Expansion

Season 3 serves as a launching pad for the spin-off series NOLA King, starring Samuel L. Jackson. The Tulsa-New Orleans connection brings a deeper criminal mythology, hinting at a full-blown underworld war.

 What to Expect

• Turf wars and unexpected alliances

• FBI raids and legal pressure

• Shocking character deaths

• A high-stakes showdown between Dwight and Russell

 Release Info

• Expected release: December 2025 – January 2026

• Episodes: 8 to 10 episodes, 45–55 minutes each

 Final Words

Season 3 is not just a return—it's a reckoning. Tulsa King evolves into something bigger, darker, and more cinematic. With Stallone at his most intense and the criminal world expanding fast, this season will crown—or destroy—the King.