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AMC Launches Season 3 of “Vampire Lestat” June 7

6/3/2026

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Summary

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AMC will premiere new episodes of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat on Sunday, June 7, 2024.
Season 3, retitled Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, adapts the second novel in the series.
The gothic-horror series follows Lestat de Lioncourt, a vampire created in the late 18th century.
The show emphasizes family-friendly action and strong visual effects.
It is listed among six June streaming series.

History

Historical Context

Warner Bros.’ 1994 film Interview with the Vampire, starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, earned $223.7 million worldwide and sparked a mainstream vampire boom. After the rights reverted to Anne Rice, AMC acquired them in 2020, launched a TV series in 2022, and in June 2024 is debuting The Vampire Lestat, extending the franchise into high-budget streaming.

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Story summary

AMC will premiere new episodes of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat on Sunday, June 7, 2024.
Season 3, retitled Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, adapts the second novel in the series.
The gothic-horror series follows Lestat de Lioncourt, a vampire created in the late 18th century.
The show emphasizes family-friendly action and strong visual effects.
It is listed among six June streaming series.

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