The critically acclaimed thriller returns in early 2026, bringing back the desert shadows, the chilling mysteries, and the mind-bending twists fans can’t stop talking about. But here’s the catch — the journey to its Netflix arrival won’t be immediate, meaning viewers should prepare for a longer wait before the new season finally lands on the platform.

Still, the buzz is massive. The stakes are higher. And Season 4 is shaping up to be the most explosive chapter yet, with secrets ready to detonate the moment it drops.

When will ‘Dark Winds’ Season 4 be on Netflix?

A new season is on the way in early 2026 but may take some time to eventually head to Netflix. 

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Dark Winds will soon be returning to AMC for season 4, but you may be like millions of others who have discovered the show through Netflix. Here’s what we know about the fourth season thus far and whether it will be hitting Netflix. 

To bring you all up to speed on the arrival of Dark Winds on Netflix thus far, here’s a recap. Netflix US was the first to pick up the licensing rights back in the Summer of 2024 as part of a deal with AMC that brought some of its biggest shows to the streamer, with seasons 1 and 2 added. The US just recently picked up season 3 in October 2025. That third season arrived as Netflix renewed its output deal with AMC in August 2025 it bringing new seasons of existing shows in addition to brand new shows altogether, such as the five that’ll drop throughout December.

Since its arrival through June 2025, the show has garnered 19.2 million viewing equivalents on Netflix with 87.5 million hours watched. It’s spent 41 individual days in the TV US top 10s and the daily top 10s of 29 other countries.

Netflix also added the show in more international regions (at least 30, according to our records) in the latter months of 2025, including Australia, the United Kingdom, some European territories, and Latin America. Most are streaming seasons 1 and 2, with the UK only carrying season 1.

OK with that housekeeping out of the way, will there be a season 4? When will it be on AMC, and will it be available on Netflix where you live?

What we know about Dark Winds season 4 so far

In case you missed it, Dark Winds renewed the acclaimed noir drama for a fourth season ahead of season 3 airing earlier in 2025.

Season 4 begins filming in Santa Fe in March, runs eight hour-long episodes, and marks Zahn McClarnon’s first turn in the director’s chair. McClarnon returns as Lt. Joe Leaphorn alongside Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, and Deanna Allison, with showrunner John Wirth continuing to steer the series.

The fourth season arrives February 15, 2026, at 9 pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+ in the United States, expanding the show’s scope as the hunt for a missing Navajo girl takes Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito from the reservation to 1970s Los Angeles and into the crosshairs of an organized crime network.

New cast members Franka Potente, Isabel DeRoy Olson, Chaske Spencer, Luke Barnett, and Titus Welliver join the ensemble, with A. Martinez is also returning.

Will Dark Winds season 4 come to Netflix?

This is where things get a little tricky and where Netflix and AMC have yet to confirm their official plans.

Our understanding is that, under the current agreement, Netflix is keeping Dark Winds through July 4th, 2027, at least in the United States. As we’ve covered before, the removal times are often timed to exactly a year after the new season drops. If that holds true, you’ll be able to watch Dark Winds season 4 on Netflix US starting July 4th, 2026.

In other regions, you’ll likely have to wait a bit longer than in the United States, though we don’t have any firm predictions or dates just yet.

Netflix has previously declined to comment on AMC additions. A representative for AMC has not responded to previous requests for comment.

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