Yellowjackets’ Co-Creator Warns: “Brace for Impact” in Season 3 as “Cannibalism Unleashed,” Promising Another Wild Journey

Get ready for an intense ride with Yellowjackets Season 3 because it’s shaping up to be an exciting and wild journey, as teased by the co-creator who tells us to “buckle up.”

Just a heads-up, spoilers from the first two seasons are ahead.

Let’s talk about cannibalism—a topic not usually discussed at dinner parties. In the world of Yellowjackets, however, it’s a central theme that’s been captivating audiences. So far, the show has only touched on this grim survival tactic sporadically, with our group of stranded high school girls nibbling around the edges. But in a chat with Entertainment Weekly, co-creator Ashley Lyle hinted that Season 3 will dive even deeper into this theme. “Definitely buckle up this season,” Lyle mentioned, adding with a wink that “the cannibalism cat is out of the bag.” While that sounds like its own twisted concept (Cannibal Cat, anyone?), it surely sets the stage for a gripping season ahead.

Interestingly, Lyle also mentioned a “little bit of a time jump in both timelines,” reassuring fans that although we’ll see some shifts, the contemporary characters haven’t moved past the shock of Natalie’s death—its ripple effects are still being felt. She highlighted the importance of intertwining both timelines, explaining how the characters’ past and present are closely linked, with lasting consequences.

Bart Nickerson, another creative mind behind the series, chimed in to say viewers might be taken aback by the characters’ ingenuity as they face the burning down of their shelter—suggesting their resourcefulness might involve even more drastic measures.

And the good news? You don’t have to wait long for the thrill to begin! Season 3 is slated to premiere on February 14 next year. Yes, they actually picked Valentine’s Day! How fitting, in an ironic twist sort of way.