Twisted Metal has not yet been renewed for a third season by Peacock. Still, creator Michael Jonathan Smith and many of the actors have already shared how they see the story progressing. Their statements offer insight into which characters and plotlines may take center stage if the show continues.
Twisted Metal Season 2 ended with several powerful cliffhangers that changed the stakes for the cast. Stu, unexpectedly named the tournament winner, finds himself launched into space, isolated and drifting from everyone else. John Doe, Quiet, and Mayhem face new danger after being publicly branded as traitors by a broadcast that divides the “Insiders” and “Outsiders.”
Meanwhile, Dollface reveals a disturbing new identity as Minion, and a post-credits scene shows Sweet Tooth chained and brought before his father, Pope Charlie Kane. These developments leave the door wide open for more emotional arcs, new alliances, and escalating conflict.
In an interview with The Direct, Smith said,
“It is extremely clear where Season 3 goes,” and added, “I have a lot of plans.”
Those words suggest the creative team of Twisted Metal already has a roadmap, even if Peacock hasn’t given the green light.
Twisted Metal’s showrunner plans to explore more character history and new regions

Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith has charted a path that goes beyond the familiar chaos of the tournament. As per a The Wrap report, he said,
“We’re going bigger with the world. The Divided States of America is at war.”
That suggests future seasons could center on larger political stakes. He also pointed out uncharted territory, saying,
“We’ve never gone to the East Coast,”
and referred to the Eastern Sovereignty and the figure of Pope Charlie Kane as possible future elements.
Cast members of Twisted Metal want more personal moments and backstory arcs

The actors are offering their own ideas for what they would like to see next.
Saylor Bell Curda, who plays Mayhem, in an interview with The Direct, said,
“I am such a sucker for any type of backstory crumbs. I personally would love to know more, slash, maybe even see anything about Mayhem’s ex-husband.”
As per a Collider report, Joe Seanoa (Sweet Tooth) teased a darker emotional journey, saying it
“would be a very violent trip down memory lane,”
suggesting that a reunion with his father could involve both reconciliation and conflict.
Mike Mitchell (Stu) signaled that his character’s strange fate invites new beginnings. According to the Comicbook Report, speaking about Season 3 possibilities, he said,
“I was so happy to be in the show … we’ll see what, in Season 3, what else we dig up.”
That hints at returning Stu’s role to the center.
These quotes show the cast is invested in where their characters started and where they might go next.
The Twisted Metal Season 2 ending leaves multiple threads ready to continue

Twisted Metal Season 2 concludes with striking cliffhangers that naturally lead to more storytelling.
- Stu receives his wish to be safe and away, but wakes up in space, alone with his friend’s corpse.
- A public broadcast frames John, Quiet, and Mayhem as terrorists, sparking an all-out war, suggesting future conflict between factions.
- Dollface returns as Minion, stepping into a new and dangerous role. Her arc alongside her brother John feels poised to deepen.
With those unfolding elements, Smith remarked that there is still “a lot of stories left to tell with these characters,” indicating that the direction for a third season is already sketched out in the writers’ room.
Renewal remains uncertain, but the creative energy behind Twisted Metal is strong. The showrunner wants to expand the world and raise the emotional stakes. Cast members have shared clear ideas about their characters’ backstories and future paths.
The ending of Season 2 left powerful propulsion for another chapter. If Twisted Metal returns, its next season would likely carry forward both character depth and world-scale conflict.