Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. (L to R) Alecsys Proctor-Turner as Nala and Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont in Episode #304 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/ Netflix © 2025
Michelle Buteau will be back as New York stylist Mavis Beaumont for a third and final season of Survival of the Thickest, and we just got a major production update following its official renewal earlier this summer. Here’s what we know.
While Season 1 featured in the Netflix weekly top 10 charts globally for three weeks, picking up 35 million viewing hours, equivalent to 9.7 million views, the same didn’t happen for Season 2. According to the Netflix Engagement Report, covering all viewing from January to June 2025, season 2 ranked 297th most popular series for the period, with 22.4 million hours watched, equivalent to 6.4 million views. Season 1 saw a boost in viewership upon the arrival of Season 2.
Although viewership appeared to have dropped significantly between seasons 1 and 2, it wasn’t enough for Netflix to cut ties with the show. The streamer confirmed during its Upfront presentation in May 2025 that the show would return for a third and final season.
Alongside the renewal, Michelle Buteau appeared in a special video skit (embedded below) where she got confirmation of the renewal over the phone. In an additional statement to Netflix, Buteau teased from season 3’s future, “Honestly, I want to know what’s good for Mavis! Mavis has really put herself out there, and if she continues to do so, the sky’s the limit.”
Ahead of the renewal, speaking to Gold Derby, Buteau predicted the future for her character, saying, “She probably got a kin. She’s probably a designer. She’s built a lovely community. She’s making sure that trans and nonbinary people feel amazing and safe. She’s making sure every fatty-batty has a belt that fits. Yeah, she’s a community organizer. She’s doing her thing.” Will all this come true? We’ll have to wait and see.
In a press release alongside the announcement of season 3, Netflix said, “The series represents authentic Black & LGBTQ+ voices that cover important conversations with heart and hilarity,” in addition to adding that, “Michelle and her creative team have set the bar for inclusivity in front of and behind the camera with Season 2.” They note that women of color directed all episodes of season 2.
The series is produced by A24 Television, which is also behind Netflix’s Mo and Beef, which is set to returned in April 2026 with season 2.
When will production start on Survival of the Thickest season 3?
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Filming began on the final season in November in New York City, which has been the show’s home since Season 1. According to the listings, cameras started rolling on November 24th, 2025, and ran for 72 days (approximately 10 weeks), with a scheduled wrap date of February 3rd, 2026.
When is Survival of Thickest season 3 be coming to Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that the final season of Survival of the Thickest will be released globally on July 2, 2026.
First Look at Survival of the Thickest season 3 on Netflix
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. (L to R) Jonathan Van Ness and Nicole Byer as Nicole in Episode #306 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Courtsey of Netflix © 2025
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. RonReaco Lee as Charles Renee in Episode #301 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Courtsey of Netflix © 2025
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. Rolonda Watts as Adrienne in Episode #308 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Courtsey of Netflix © 2025
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. Jenna Lyons in Episode #301 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Courtsey of Netflix © 2025
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. Ice-T as Charcoal Jackson in Episode #302 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Courtsey of Netflix © 2025
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. (L to R) Eliot Glazer as August and Ilana Glazer as Zadie in Episode #306 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Courtsey of Netflix © 2025
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. (L to R) Alecsys Proctor-Turner as Nala and Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont in Episode #304 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/ Netflix © 2025
Caption/Description: Survival of the Thickest S3. (L to R) Marouane Zotti as Luca, Tone Bell as Khalil and Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont in Episode #302 of Survival of the Thickest S3. Cr. Greg Endries/ Netflix © 2025
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