The Hollywood Reporter published "Inside the Best 'Walking Dead' Season Ending in Years", a piece on the latest Walking Dead season ending. People Magazine published an exclusive interview about the Walking Dead: Dead City finale. In it, Lauren Cohan said Glenn influences Maggie's choice to keep Negan alive. Entertainment Weekly reported on Jimmi Simpson's reaction to Dillard's fate in the same finale. The 3 stories were shared as popular coverage tied to September 15, 2026. All three publications focused on the Dead City finale and what cast and press shared.