- Rough Movie 3 window: September 21 - October 21, 2026 - stated as a rough estimate that can still be delayed by testing.
- Runtime target lowered to around 2-3 hours (previously 3-4). Ability showcases in Movie 3 will be limited.
- Weapon, Fighting Style, and Fruit showcases will be separate videos on the CaribBros channel rather than part of Movie 3.
- Roughly 3 hours of raw footage is recorded in both documentary (unscripted) and narrative (scripted) styles; audio recording is still pending.
- The game does not launch alongside Movie 3 - it enters heavy testing, including EAC (Early Access Community) testing, afterward.
[ Movie 3 Tracker ]
Movie 3 has a rough Sep 21 - Oct 21, 2026 window
On September 3, 2026 RELL Games gave a rough Movie 3 estimate of September 21 - October 21 that can still slip due to testing. The game itself launches after Movie 3, not alongside it. This page lists only scope supported by official statements.
Latest official update
Why the delay (Sep 15 Q&A): the team hit repeated bugs while recording, and they record and build the game at the same time; Movie 3 also grew larger than Movies 1-2. About 3 hours of footage is recorded - recording is paused to fix bugs, and editing has not started. See Early Access (EAC) explained. Source: CaribBros Q&A
Confirmed showcase scope
The developers describe Movie 3 as a showcase for game features, gameplay, systems, and selected reveal material.
Official dev notes - June 4, 2026These entity groups were named directly as part of the planned Movie 3 quality and feature showcase.
Official RELL Seas channel - May 1, 2026The official scope specifically calls out multiple combat systems rather than a single combat layer.
Official RELL Seas channel - May 1, 2026The constellation system is one of the named systems planned for the showcase.
Official RELL Seas channel - May 1, 2026Movie 3 will include abilities and part of the story while leaving discoveries for players to uncover in the game.
RELL Seas: Behind The Scenes - 10:17The official behind-the-scenes discussion connects Movie 3 with crews entering the game and its wider faction structure.
RELL Seas: Behind The Scenes - 10:28The developers said they want Movie 3 to show ship combat, fort interactions, and the combat layer used for hunting beasts.
RELL Seas: Behind The Scenes - 11:31Official statements
"Movie 3 focus: game features, gameplay, systems, some hype stuff as well."
OFFICIAL DEV NOTES - JUNE 4, 2026
"Movie 3 is going to include abilities. It's going to include some story."
BEHIND THE SCENES - 10:17
Still unconfirmed
No exact Movie 3 day, complete segment list, Closed Community date, or game release date has been announced. The rough September - October 2026 window can still slip, and the official release schedule remains tied to development reaching a stable version.
OFFICIAL SCHEDULING NOTE - MARCH 10, 2026Continue exploring
Frequently asked questions
When is RELL Seas Movie 3 releasing?
On September 3, 2026 RELL Games gave a rough estimate of September 21 - October 21, 2026, and said it can still be delayed by testing. There is no exact day or time, and this window is for the Movie 3 showcase, not the game launch.
How long will RELL Seas Movie 3 be?
RELL Games is aiming for roughly 2-3 hours, down from an earlier 3-4 hour target. Ability showcases will be limited, and separate Weapon, Fighting Style, and Fruit showcases will be posted on the CaribBros channel instead.
Is there an exact RELL Seas release date?
No. The developers said an official schedule covering Movie 3, Closed Community phases, and release would be considered after boss movesets and player ability progression reached the stable version. Movie 3 should not be treated as a confirmed game release date.
What will RELL Seas Movie 3 show?
Official statements identify core features, gameplay, systems, armour, weapons, bosses, multiple combat systems, the constellation system, abilities, selected story material, crews, factions, ship combat, and beast hunting as planned showcase topics. As of September 3, 2026 ability showcases will be limited, and dedicated Weapon, Fighting Style, and Fruit showcases move to separate CaribBros videos.
Will Movie 3 reveal the full story?
No. In the official behind-the-scenes video, the developers said Movie 3 would include some story but intentionally preserve discoveries, progression paths, and story content for players to find themselves.
What happens after Movie 3?
Official planning connects Movie 3 with the next release-schedule decisions and Closed Community phases. The exact order and dates remain subject to development progress, so this tracker separates official scheduling statements from community predictions.