Overview

• Season 3 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, officially the 18th season of the franchise, premiered on May 8, 2025, on Paramount+ in the US, with weekly episodes through July 10.
• The season picks up six months after a prison attack on serial killer Elias Voit, whose dark-web cult forces the BAU to collaborate with him to prevent further violence.
• The core ensemble cast, including Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Adam Rodriguez, Kirsten Vangsness, and Aisha Tyler, returns alongside Zach Gilford as Elias Voit.
• Matthew Gray Gubler makes a guest appearance as Dr. Spencer Reid, marking a highly anticipated return for the fan-favorite character.
• While the US release is underway on Paramount+, a UK release date remains unconfirmed but is expected to stream on Disney+ when available.