Locke and Key Season 3 Release Date Updates: Everything we know so far

Locke and Key Season 3: Release date, Filming wrapped, and more updates about the next season
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Netflix is the ultimate destination for people to have tons of content based on any genre they prefer. One of the most prominent genres that have risen over the years is the live adaptations of comic book stories and characters. 

First premiered in 2020, Locke and Key is a horror drama live TV adaptation of the comic book series of the same name. Created by Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill, and Aron Eli Coleite, the series has already treated viewers with 2 seasons, and the question arises whether the fun will continue and people will get to see Locke and Key Season 3.

Locke and Key Season 3: Release date, Filming wrapped, and more updates about the next season
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Will there be a Season 3 of Locke and Key?

This series has seen a well successful response from the viewers, and this is why it was instantly renewed for Season 3 while still being in production for the second season. So, it’s official that Locke and Key Season 3 is confirmed and happening.

Locke and Key Season 3 Filming Updates

The filming of Locke and Key Season 3 was completed back in 2021. And it has been in post-production since then. Moreover, Netflix is yet to announce any new updates. 

One of the comic book creators, Joe Hill, responded to a fan about the updates for the next season. 

He also hinted toward a possibility of the Sandman crossover, which was rumored in many articles. 

Locke and Key Season 3 Release Date

The release date has yet to be determined, even though filming was completed in September 2021. Assuming that the post-production stage will take time, it is evident that a series with such complex action scenes will require time to be executed properly.

On the other hand, many sources claim that the series will be released in May 2022, during the summer.

What to expect in the upcoming season?

Locke and Key Season 3: Release date, Filming wrapped, and more updates about the next season
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  •  Season 2 ended with episode 10, in which Locke faced off against Doge in a “famous showdown,” with Bode confronted by a surprising visitor.
  • Dodge appears to be defeated, but Frederick Gideon is now the biggest baddy heading into Season 3.
  • Fredrick is a reincarnation of a groundbreaking battle soldier who has been possessed by The Black Door’s most powerful demon.

Which cast members are returning for Locke and Key Season 3?

So far, there has been no official confirmation of the cast’s appearance or many announcements of anyone’s departure from the series, which is a good sign for fans expecting the original actors to return in the franchise’s third installment.

Locke and Key Season 3
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Where to watch Locke and Key Season 3?

The series will premiere on Netflix just like the previous two seasons. 

How many episodes are in Locke and Key Season 3? 

The series will probably have the same number of episodes as the previous seasons, i.e., 10 episodes each. With each episode having a run time of approx. 40–56 minutes.

Locke and Key Cast

Locke and Key Season 3: Release date, Filming wrapped, and more updates about the next season
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Main cast – 

  • Darby Stanchfield as Nina Locke
  • Connor Jessup as Tyler Locke
  • Emilia Jones as Kinsey Locke
  • Jackson Robert Scott as Bode Locke
  • Petrice Jones as Scot Cavendish
  • Griffin Gluck as Gabe 
  • Laysla De Oliveira as Dodge 
  • Aaron Ashmore as Duncan Locke
  • Hallea Jones as Eden Hawkins 
  • Brendan Hines as Josh Bennett 

Some of the recurring cast – 

  • Bill Heck as Rendell Locke
  • Sherri Saum as Ellie Whedon 
  • Genevieve Kang as Jackie Veda 
  • Kolton Stewart as Brinker Martin 
  • Thomas Mitchell Barnet as Sam Lesser

The official premise of Locke and Key

Locke and Key Season 3: Release date, Filming wrapped, and more updates about the next season
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According to Wikipedia, “After Rendell Locke is murdered at the hands of former student Sam Lesser, his wife Nina decides to move with her three children, Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode, from Seattle to Matheson, Massachusetts, and take residence in Rendell’s family home, Keyhouse. The children soon discover a number of mysterious keys throughout the house that can be used to unlock various doors in magical ways. They soon become aware of a demonic entity that is also searching for the keys for its malicious purposes.”

Locke and Key reviews from the previous season

Locke and Key Season 3: Release date, Filming wrapped, and more updates about the next season
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During its first four weeks on Netflix, the second season received 143 million hours of global viewing.

The first season received a 66 percent approval rating based on 61 reviews and an average of 6.58/10. The second season has a 78 percent approval rating based on nine reviews and an average rating of 7.3/10.

The series received widespread critical acclaim, with the score, set design, and visual effects being specifically called out as series highlights.

Season 1 and 2 of Locke and Key are available to stream on Netflix.

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