'The White Lotus' season 3 release date finally revealed

The highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus is just around the corner. HBO announced the premiere date for the next chapter, which is set to debut early next year. Read on for all the details about The White Lotus Season 3, including the release date, cast, plot, and more. The White Lotus Season 3 (Warner Bros)

The upcoming installment of Mike White’s acclaimed anthology series moves from the Italian coast to Southeast Asia, following a new group of vacationers as they attempt to enjoy their time in Thailand. In a Max featurette released after the Season 2 finale, White hinted at a potential plot point for Season 3.

“The first season we highlighted money and then the second season is sex and I think the third season, it would be maybe a kind of satirical and funny look at death in Eastern religion and spirituality — it feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus,” he explained, according to People.

The White Lotus has been a major success for HBO, with the first season winning 10 Emmys and the second season racking up an impressive 23 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. With one returning cast member and a ton of new faces joining the series, when will The White Lotus Season 3 hit TV screens? Read on for all the details—plus, check out the new teaser trailer.

When is The White Lotus season 3 coming out? The White Lotus Season 3 (Warner Bros)

The White Lotus Season 3 will premiere on Feb. 16, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max.

Who is in The White Lotus season 3 cast?

Season 3 of The White Lotus will introduce an entirely new group of vacationers, with one familiar face returning. Natasha Rothwell will reprise her role as spa manager Belinda Lindsey, following in the footsteps of Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge, who appeared in back-to-back seasons as heiress Tanya McQuoid.

Meanwhile, the new cast includes an exciting mix of stars, including Carrie Coon, Scott Glenn, Walton Goggins, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Blackpink member Lisa (credited as Lalisa Manobal), Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, and Tayme Thapthimthong.

Also joining the cast in Season 3 are Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Nicholas Duvernay, Francesca Corney, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, and Julian Kostov.

What will The White Lotus season 3 be about? The White Lotus Season 3 (@Fabiolovinio)

The White Lotus is an anthology series, with each season following a new group of guests vacationing at a different White Lotus resort. The first season was set in Hawaii, the second in Sicily, and the third season will take viewers to Thailand. The series filmed in Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week,” the logline for season three reads.

“We are pleased to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to execute Mike’s creative vision and showcase all that the beautiful country of Thailand has to offer, as the next group of guests check in to the White Lotus,” said Janet Graham Borba, EVP of Production, HBO & Max.

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), added, “We are honored to have Amazing Thailand featured as the filming location for the highly anticipated upcoming season of The White Lotus. The kingdom’s exotic natural beauty, rich historical sites and diverse landscapes are the perfect settings to share our fascinating culture, fantastic cuisine, top-notch wellness and luxury offerings, and most importantly our people and Thai hospitality. Thailand has long been considered one of the world’s favorite filming locations. The White Lotus project will certainly strengthen the kingdom’s status as a preferred filming destination and a beacon of experience-based tourism, inspiring even more visitors to Amazing Thailand.”

On Dec. 16, HBO released the official teaser for The White Lotus Season 3. “Seeking peace can be a trip,” the network teased alongside the footage, which features a voiceover saying, “Everyone runs from pain towards pleasure. But they get there only to find more pain.” Watch the full clip below.

This story was originally published on forbes.com.

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