Is There a Pachinko Season 3 Release Date & Is It Coming Out?


The drama series Pachinko recently dropped its second season. It showcases two parallel stories running in different timelines. The first story is set in 1945 in Osaka where Sunja is forced to make some important decisions during the surge of World War II. On the other hand, there is Solomon, who starts life on a fresh note in Tokyo in 1989. Following season 2’s premiere, viewers are now wondering about a Pachinko Season 3 release date.

Here’s all the Pachinko Season 3 release date information we know so far, and all the details on when it is coming out.

Is there a Pachinko Season 3 release date?

As of now, Pachinko Season 3 does not have an official release date but it will likely be announced in the future.

Before the premiere of season 2, the show creator Soo Hugh had provided a clear picture of the franchise’s future. She explained that she has a plan of four seasons each with a total of eight episodes (via Cosmopolitan). Hugh felt that the multigenerational story could be unfolded properly with four seasons. However, she has yet to provide details on the third season’s official release date.

Pachinko is one of the critically acclaimed dramas, which is reflected in its impressive 8.3/10 IMDB rating. Even the second season has opened to a positive reception from the viewers for its powerful storytelling. So, if Season 2 manages to click in terms of viewership the makers and streaming platform will likely announce the next season soon. Keeping the timeline of Season 1 and Season 2 in mind, which were released two years apart, the third season can be expected to come out in 2026.

This date is an estimation based on the information we have at the time of writing as the details of the third season haven’t been officially revealed yet.

Where is Pachinko Season 3 coming out?

Pachinko Season 3 could come out on Apple TV Plus.

This is because the first two seasons were released on Apple TV Plus. So, the third season is also expected to be released on the same platform.

The show’s cast includes Youn Yuh-Jung, Soji Arai, Jung Eun-chae, Jin Ha, Kim Min-ha, and many others in key roles.