Paramount+ has announced that the third season of its supernatural drama School Spirits will debut with three episodes on January 28, 2026. The reveal came during a panel at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, featuring star Peyton List. The new season promises deeper mysteries and returning cast members alongside fresh additions.
Announcement Details
The third season of School Spirits was unveiled at Paramount+'s CCXP panel in São Paulo on a Saturday in early December 2025. Peyton List, who stars as Maddie Nears and serves as an executive producer, presented a first look at the upcoming episodes. This supernatural series, set at Split River High, follows ghost Maddie and her afterlife friends as they navigate mysteries between the living and the dead.
Premiere and Synopsis
Season 3 kicks off with its first three episodes on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, exclusively on Paramount+. The official synopsis describes the plot: the new year "plunges Maddie Nears and her friends into a deeper, darker mystery as the veil between worlds grows dangerously thin, delivering twists that challenge everything they thought they knew. After clawing her way back to life, Maddie struggles with terrifying visions and the weight of protecting both the living and the dead while Simon—trapped in the afterlife—becomes obsessed with the secrets buried in Split River High's scars. Why have so many people died at Split River High? What was Mr. Martin warning them about? As they search for answers, new dangers and dark secrets begin to surface."
Returning and New Cast
All major characters from season 2 are confirmed to return, despite cliffhangers. Peyton List reprises Maddie, with Kristian Ventura as Simon, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole, Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese as Charley, Rainbow Wedell as Claire, Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Martin, Ci Hang Ma as Quinn, Miles Elliot as Yuri, and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark. Recurring roles include Maria Dizzia as Sandra, Patrick Gilmore as Mr. Anderson, Alex Zahara as Principal Hartman, Ian Tracey as Sheriff Baxter, Jess Gabor as Janet, and Zack Calderon as Diego.
New cast members join the ensemble: Jennifer Tilly as Dr. Hunter-Price, Ari Dalbert as Kyle, and Erika Swayze as Livia. A teaser for the season was shared during the panel, heightening anticipation for the ghostly drama's continuation.