Hold onto your top hats, Gilded Age fans—HBO’s lavish period drama is making a jaw-dropping comeback! In a surprise twist, The Gilded Age Season 3 will officially premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2025, marking the first time the show will debut outside traditional TV. The star-studded series, led by creator Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey), is already sparking frenzy as one of Tribeca’s headliners. But that’s not all: The festival just dropped its full 2025 TV lineup, packed with exclusives you won’t want to miss.
Insiders confirm that Season 3 will pick up right after Bertha Russell’s (Carrie Coon) explosive opera war, with new money and old society clashing harder than ever. Christine Baranski (Agnes van Rhijn) teased, “This season is bigger—more scandals, more costumes, and a battle that could split New York in half.” Meanwhile, Tribeca’s sneak peek will include a red-carpet premiere and a Q&A with the cast—a treat fans have never gotten before.
But why Tribeca? HBO’s bold move hints at a shift toward “event-style” releases for prestige shows. “The Gilded Age is a cultural phenomenon, and Tribeca’s audience thrives on groundbreaking storytelling,” said a festival spokesperson. Rumor has it HBO Max will drop the first two episodes right after the premiere, with weekly releases following.
Tribeca 2025’s TV Lineup Leaks—Here’s What Else to Watch
The festival’s TV roster is stacked:
- Stranger Things: The Final Chapter – A chilling 45-minute preview of Season 5.
- The Last of Us: Beyond the Outbreak – A documentary special with unseen footage.
- House of the Dragon Season 3 – A fiery 20-minute preview (yes, dragons included).
- Three new limited series from A-listers like Reese Witherspoon and Steven Soderbergh.
Fans can grab Tribeca tickets starting June 1, but expect a mad rush—last year’s passes sold out in 12 minutes. Can’t make it to NYC? HBO confirmed a live-streamed recap for the Gilded premiere.
The Big Question: Will George Russell Finally Fall?
Season 2 ended with George (Morgan Spector) risking everything to save his empire. Fellowes hints, “Loyalty is fragile in this world. Someone’s past will come crashing down.” Plus, newcomer Meryl Streep is rumored to play a steel magnate’s widow stirring trouble.