The second season of Halo has finished, and fans are now wondering what the future holds for the televised story of Master Chief.
Despite initial controversy over the portrayal of the main character and a plot that deviated from canon, the series about a battle between humans and aliens won over viewers’ hearts.
Halo was the most-watched title on its parent platform, Paramount+, in 2022. The creators seemed prepared for the show’s success, as they green-lit season 2 before season 1 even made its streaming debut.
It seems that the series has benefited from a change of showrunner, with David Wiener replacing Kyle Killen and Steven Kane. The refreshed vision was well received by fans and critics, so it seems that nothing stands in the way of a season 3 being created.
What’s next for the series? We’ve gathered everything we know about the new instalment of the Paramount+ show.
Is there a release date for Halo season 3?
No. As of right now, Paramount+ hasn’t renewed the series for a third season and the future of Halo is unsure.
That said, there’s a glimmer of hope thanks to a statement from executive producer, Kiki Wolfkill. She said in an interview with Collider that the series was planned as a long-term project.
We’ll let you know as soon as there’s new information about the premiere of season 3.
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What is the plot of Halo season 3?
Spoilers for season 2 below.
The series is centred around the character of super soldier John-117, known as Master Chief. He commands an elite military Spartan unit that leads the fight against aliens known as the Covenant.
Season 2 introduced James Ackerson, an ambitious, high-ranked officer of UNSC Army. He was the main rival of Dr. Catherine Halsey and a person behind the Spartan-III program, which allowed for cheaper and faster production of super soldiers.
In season 2, the battle between the Spartans and the space invaders known as the Covenant was still ongoing. At the same time, however, a new and even more dangerous enemy emerged.
The Flood is a space parasite that transforms their hosts into zombie-like monsters. The only way to get rid of these creatures may be to activate Halo rings – the problem is that using these artefacts will also wipe out all existing life.
So it’s not surprising that Master Chief, who has finally reached the fabled Halo, has no intention of using this specific weapon.
In season 3, the hero and his allies will have to fight the Covenant and The Flood, whilst also protecting the Halo rings from activation.
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Who is starring in Halo season 3?
We think that next season will definitely see the return of Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Jen Taylor as Cortana and Charlie Murphy as Makee.
The following cast members may also reprise their roles in season 3:
- Bokeem Woodbine as Soren
- Natascha McElhone as Dr. Catherine Halsey
- Natasha Culzac as Riz
- Olive Gray as Dr. Miranda Keyes
- Bentley Kalu as Vannak
- Yerin Ha as Kwan Ha
- Danny Sapani as Captain Jacob Keyes
- Tylan Bailey as Kessler
- Cristina Rodlo as Talia Perez
- Joseph Morgan as James Ackerson
Is there a trailer for Halo season 3?
No, currently, there’s no promo for the series’ next instalment. However, if you want to dive into the apocalyptic world again, rewatch the action-packed trailers for season 2:
The second trailer introduces James Ackerson, a ruthless colonel of UNSC Army, who starts a SPARTAN-III program in the games.
Where to watch Halo season 1 and 2?
All episodes of Halo are available on Paramount+.
In the US, the basic, ad-supported subscription called Paramount+ Essential costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. You can also upgrade your tier and get ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime for $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
In the UK, there’s only one subscription tier, which is thankfully ad-free. This costs £6.99 per month or £69.90 per year.
Remember that Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial.
