Paramount+ has dropped the official trailer for Tulsa King season 3, bringing a high-stakes turn to the Sylvester Stallone-led crime saga. This time, the series introduces Samuel L. Jackson in the role of Russell Lee Washington Jr., signaling a broader shake-up in Dwight Manfredi’s (Stallone) already volatile world. New cast member Jeremiah Dunmire, played by Robert Patrick, is also introduced as a powerful figure in the liquor business.
In the trailer, Special Agent Musso, portrayed by Kevin Pollak, confronts Dwight with a chilling line: “What do you want from me?” to which Musso replies, “I own you, General.” The season also teases the arrival of Washington Jr., with Dwight’s crew facing a formidable new enemy in the old-money Dunmires—an elite family that won’t abide by traditional rules, forcing Dwight to fight for everything he’s built and to protect his family.
Here’s the logline for season 3: As Dwight’s empire expands, so do his enemies and the risks to his crew. Now, he faces his most dangerous adversaries in Tulsa yet: the Dunmires, a powerful old-money family that doesn’t play by old-world rules, forcing Dwight to fight for everything he’s built and protect his family.
Season 2 drew 21.1 million global viewers and Tulsa King was the No. 1 global Paramount+ original series in 2024. The show follows a mafia capo who, 25 years after his release from prison, builds a new crew after realizing his former mob family doesn’t have his best interests at heart.
As the trailer closes, Dwight asks Russell, “Is that a ghost?” and Russell replies, “I bet ain’t nobody seen that coming.” Jackson’s Russell is also set to lead his own spin-off series, NOLA King, expanding the Tulsa King universe.
The season 3 cast also includes Martin Starr, Jay Will, Annabella Sciorra, Neal McDonough, Robert Patrick, Beau Knapp, Bella Heathcote, Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley Harrington, Mike “Cash Flo” Walden, Kevin Pollak, Vincent Piazza, Frank Grillo, Michael Beach, James Russo, Garrett Hedlund and Dana Delany. Dave Erickson serves as showrunner, with MTv Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios producing. Executive producers include Taylor Sheridan, Stallone, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Jim McKay, Sheri Elwood, Ildy Modrovich and Keith Co.
Season 3 is slated to premiere on September 21.
What this means for Tulsa King and Paramount+. The addition of Samuel L. Jackson signals a broader, more unpredictable chapter for Dwight and his crew, while Robert Patrick’s Dunmire introduces a rival with deep pockets and old-world power. The expansion into a potential spin-off with NOLA King hints at a growing universe for fans to explore beyond Tulsa, potentially broadening the show’s appeal and streaming footprint. With a record-breaking season 2 and a strong performance on Paramount+, season 3 is poised to maintain the momentum and deepen the criminal landscape that fans have come to love. Positive anticipation surrounds how Dwight will navigate these new alliances and threats, and whether the Tulsa King universe will continue to grow in exciting, interconnected ways.