Bel-Air Season 3: Release Date, Trailer, Cast and Everything We Know So Far

Bel-Air season 2 just premiered on February 23, but Peacock just delivered a major mid-season surprise: Bel-Air season 3 is officially on the way.

On March 17, the official Twitter account for Bel-Air tweeted a video slideshow of the show's cast members holding up the number three with their fingers. “We're halfway through the season and decided why not bless the fans with some more good news?” read the tweet. “#BelAirPeacock is coming back for another season! Don't call it a comeback cuz the kings (and queens) never left!”

ICYMI: Bel-Air is a reimagining of the beloved ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which starred Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself. While Fresh Prince was a half-hour family sitcom, Bel-Air is an hour-long drama.

The dramatic concept of the series is a result of filmmaker and Fresh Prince fan Morgan Cooper’s question of what the seminal sitcom would look like if it were made today. In 2019, Cooper created his answer: a four-minute short film titled Bel-Air that depicted all the characters we know and love in dramatic setting with darker conflict. After the short film-slash-trailer went viral, it caught the eye of Will Smith — and the rest is pretty much history.

“Working with partners that have been so supportive of that vision while bringing their own sensibilities and talent to the project, we were able to create something that we were ultimately all really proud of," Cooper said to Teen Vogue last year of the show's creative journey. "This show came from a place of passion and wanting to make something meaningful to the culture. It's been quite a journey, but I wouldn't change anything about it.”

Airing weekly on Peacock, Bel-Air season 2 is set to conclude on April 27, 2023. While we're not yet sure how the rest of this juicy sophomore season will unfold, it's definitely great news for fans that Will and the Banks family's stories won't end there. Below, we've compiled a guide of everything you need to know about Bel-Air season 3, including new and returning cast, release date, trailer, and plot info.

Who is in the cast of Bel-Air Season 3?

Since season 2 is still in progress, leaving lots of room for potential shocking twists or character exits, it's a bit difficult to predict exactly who will return for Bel-Air season 3. However, it's safe to assume that Bel-Air season 3 will star the main cast you know and love: Jabari Banks (who plays Will), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), Coco Jones (Hilary Banks), Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), Adrian Holmes (Phillip Banks), Cassandra Freeman (Vivian Banks), Jordan L. Jones (Jazz), Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey), and Simone Joy (Lisa Wilkes).

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It's also possible that we'll see a return of Will's parents — April Parker Jones who plays Vy and Marlon Wayans who plays Lou — in season 3, as there's still so much left unsaid between them and their son. Potential returning cast members also include the new faces that joined during season 2: Brooklyn McLinn as steely basketball recruiter and AAU Coach Doc Hightower, Jazlyn Martin as Will's new love interest, South L.A.-native Jackie, and Riele Downs as Yazmin, Carlton's new love interest and the president of the Black Student Union at Bel-Air Academy.

What will Bel-Air Season 3 be about?

Bel-Air season 2 started off with a bang, diving straight into the aftermath of season 1's bombshell: Will's father Lou didn't abandon his family, he was actually incarcerated for 13 years. As the Banks family tries to heal, together and apart, growing pains abound. Will is navigating his own emotional journey, struggling to discern who he can trust. Should he rely on the new mentor-like figure who comes sweeping into his life from South L.A., somewhat suspiciously? Or the family members who lied to him for the majority of his life?

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Season 2 is currently still airing, but so far we've seen Carlton and Will grow closer, Hilary step into her power like never before, Jazz tap into his vulnerability, Ashley explore her identity, and Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil attempting to strike a… realistic work-life balance that doesn't break their marriage. We could go anywhere from here — and Bel-Air season 3 has the exciting opportunity to bring many more stories from the original series into today's modern world. Stay tuned!

When will Bel-Air Season 3 air?

Bel-Air season 2 arrived almost exactly a year after Bel-Air season 1. If Bel-Air's production schedule remains consistent, then it's possible that Bel-Air season 3 will arrive sometime in spring 2024. Mark your calendars now!

Where will I be able to watch Bel-Air Season 3?

Just like season 1 and 2, Bel-Air season 3 will be available to stream exclusively on Peacock.

Is there a trailer for Bel-Air Season 3?

Not yet! Bel-Air season 3 has not yet started production, so there is no trailer to share yet. But make sure to watch this space! You'll be able to find any first-look sneak peeks at the highly-anticipated third season here.

This story will be updated as more news about Bel-Air season 3 breaks.