Maxton Hall season 3: Release date speculation and latest news

Will Ruby and James return for more drama?

A young man and woman stand on an outdoor sports field, appearing tense. The man, in the foreground, wears a white tank top and grey sweatpants, holding lacrosse gear in one hand while looking ahead with determination. Behind him, the young woman wears a school uniform consisting of a purple blazer, white shirt, and light grey pleated skirt. She carries a brown satchel and watches him with a concerned or serious expression. The scene suggests an emotional or dramatic moment set after a sports practice or game.

Maxton Hall is officially returning for season 3.

Back in June, Ruby and James stars Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung confirmed the news in a video captioned “Maxton Hall calling… season 3 is happening” wearing smiles and holding the scripts in their hands.

The Prime Video hit is based on Mona Kasten’s trilogy, so a third instalment was always on the cards. And after that season 2 ending (more on that in a moment), it would’ve been a real hammer blow for fans not to reunite with Ruby and James.

So, when can we expect it? Who’s likely to return? And what might go down next?

Here’s everything you need to know about Maxton Hall season 3.

When will Maxton Hall season 3 be released?

Seasons 1 and 2 landed in 2024 and 2025 respectively, so we’d expect the new episodes to arrive in 2026 – likely sometime in the mid-to-late part of the year.

Watch this space for updates.

Who will be in the Maxton Hall season 3 cast?

A woman with light skin and long brown hair stands outdoors, looking intently at a man who faces her with his back to the camera. She wears a light, ruffled blouse with soft pink and white tones, while the man wears a light blue shirt. The setting is bright and natural, with greenery and a body of water blurred in the background. The woman’s expression appears emotional and serious, suggesting a tense or heartfelt moment between the two.

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It wouldn’t be Maxton Hall without Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell and Damian Hardung as James Beaufort.

Other characters who could return are:

Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort
Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort
Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington
Ben Felipe as Cyril Vega
Andrea Guo as Lin Wang
Esmael Agostinho as Wren Fitzgerald
Runa Greiner as Ember Bell
Gina Henkel as Helen Bell
Martin Neuhaus as Angus Bell
Hyun Wanner as Percy

And there’s always the opportunity for other returnees and new additions, too.

What might happen in Maxton Hall season 3?

At the end of season 2, Ruby was left completely shattered after being barred from sitting her exams due to her suspension – in turn destroying her dream of studying at Oxford.

A photo had surfaced of her with Sutton (the teacher who got Lydia pregnant) at the welcome party — a moment she rightly insisted was “a completely harmless situation”. But her protests fell on deaf ears.

Although Sutton was arrested, he still chose to drag Ruby into the mess, leaving her future hanging by a thread as she broke down in James’s arms.

Prime Video hasn’t released an official synopsis for season 3 yet, but we do have the blurb for Kasten’s third book — and it gives us a solid idea of what’s coming, including Ruby and James’s relationship being pushed to the brink once again.

A young woman and man stand side by side in front of a stone building. The woman appears upset, wearing a navy coat and magenta waistcoat, while the man, dressed in a blue suit with a matching magenta tie, looks off into the distance.

“Ruby is in shock: her worst nightmare has come true, and now Oxford and all her dreams that finally seemed within reach are at risk,” it reads.

“Worst of all, everything points to James as the one responsible, even after everything they’ve been through together. Ruby thought she had met the real James — the one who has his own dreams, the one who makes her laugh and makes her heart beat faster with a single glance.

“However, after an explosive fight between the two, they discover a terrible truth.

“Together, Ruby fights to graduate, as James tries to clear her name at school. But that means James must once again challenge his father and the expectations placed on him.

“And despite everything, James still threatens to break under the weight of his family obligations. Ruby and James must ask themselves whether their worlds are simply too different, or if they can finally find their way back to each other.”

Is there a trailer for Maxton Hall season 3?

No – as trailers usually arrive in the month leading up to the premiere.

But there might be some teasers prior to that.

As soon as they arrive, we’ll update this page.