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The Pitt’ Surges on Max With Season 2, Fuels Early Season 3 Renewal

Early ratings from third parties confirm a sharp Season 2 surge that has HBO Max moving the series to an annual cadence.

Overview

  • Samba TV reports 3.4 million U.S. households watched the Season 2 premiere in its first four days, more than doubling the 1.2 million who watched the series debut.
  • FlixPatrol data shows the drama ranking as the most-watched title on Max in most countries where the service is available.
  • HBO chairman Casey Bloys announced a Season 3 renewal at the Jan. 7 Los Angeles premiere, with executives targeting yearly releases.
  • Season 2 rolls out single weekly episodes on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Max, with a 15-episode run that maintains the show’s real-time, one-hour-per-episode format.
  • Awards momentum from 2025 includes 13 Emmy nominations with five wins and Golden Globes victories, bolstering the show's profile heading into Season 2.