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Prime Video’s Fallout renewed for Season 3 after strong ratings and critical acclaim from Season 2. Amazon confident in the adaptation.
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Season 2 of Fallout became sixth most-watched season on Prime Video, gaining momentum with viewers and critics.
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Season 3 of Fallout set to explore new territory and continue character arcs, with filming expected to start in May.
Prime Video’s Fallout is moving forward with a third season as the post-apocalyptic series continues to prove itself as one of the platform’s biggest successes.
Amazon confirmed the Season 3 renewal in May 2025, months before Season 2 premiered. The early renewal signaled strong confidence in the adaptation of Bethesda’s iconic video game franchise, which has steadily grown its audience and critical acclaim since its debut.
Season 1 launched in April 2024 and quickly became one of Prime Video’s most-watched series. Amazon reported the show reached more than 65 million viewers globally within its first 16 days, placing it among the streamer’s largest original releases to date .
Season 2 premiered on Dec. 16, 2025, and concluded on Feb. 4, 2026. According to Amazon MGM Studios, the second season now ranks as the sixth most-watched season ever on Prime Video after its first four weeks and received even stronger ratings than Season 1 . Nielsen data also showed Fallout logging 794 million viewing minutes in the United States during the week of its Season 2 premiere.
Critically, the series continues to gain momentum. Season 2 currently holds a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, compared with 93 percent for the first season, reflecting growing enthusiasm from critics and fans alike.
The Season 2 finale expanded the scope of the story with major developments centered around New Vegas and escalating conflict between factions. While Amazon has not released official plot details for Season 3, executives and creatives involved with the series have suggested the next chapter will explore new territory while continuing character arcs for Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul .
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Production on Season 3 has not yet begun, but industry listings indicate filming is expected to start May 1, 2026, in California.
