All the things We Know So Far

Spoilers forward for “Invincible.”

“Invincible” has concluded its third and newest season, however relaxation assured, Prime Video has already renewed it for a fourth season. The animated collection relies on the unique comics by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker (who drew the earliest points), and Ryan Ottley (who took over as artist ranging from “Invincible #8). Printed at Picture Comics, “Invincible” ran for 144 points between 2003-2018.

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Each variations of the story observe teenage superhero Mark Grayson (voiced by Steven Yeun within the cartoon). He is the son of Nolan Grayson (J.Okay. Simmons), aka Omni-Man. Hailing from the planet Viltrum, Omni-Man is the best superhero on this planet. After he turns 17, Mark inherits his father’s Viltrumite presents of power, flight, and longevity, and turns into the superhero named (in fact) Invincible. Mark has to stability household, hero work, and finally his inherited legacy when Omni-Man seems to be not so benevolent in spite of everything.

Kirkman wrote “Invincible” concurrently with “The Strolling Lifeless,” and each are a number of the greatest hits Picture has ever had. That success has translated over into tv for each collection. Whereas “The Strolling Lifeless” TV present ended its authentic run in favor of spin-off after spin-off, “Invincible” remains to be ongoing.

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When, and what can, followers anticipate “Invincible” season 4?

On March 20, 2025, every week after the “Invincible” season 3 finale (“I Thought You’d By no means Shut Up”) aired, the “Invincible” Twitter account posted a season 4 replace. The primary bit of reports is essentially the most welcome — “Invincible” season 4 is outwardly on observe to premiere “someday in 2026.” You positively will not want a Viltrumite’s centuries-long endurance to attend this one out.

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The “Invincible” fandom is cautious of launch gaps, and never with out cause. The primary season completed airing April 2021, after which the subsequent episode (a particular one-shot telling the origins of Atom Eve) did not come till July 2023. “Invincible” season 2 then premiered in November 2023, however followers solely received 4 episodes earlier than a mid-season break. (The again half aired by March 2024.)

“Invincible” season 3 was the primary well timed new season, premiering in February 2025, just below a 12 months after season 2 ended. Based on Kirkman, that is the discharge schedule followers can anticipate going ahead. As he instructed Collider when season 2 premiered, the hole between the primary and second seasons was uncommon and their objective is a season a 12 months.

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“I’ve mentioned publicly, the hole between season 1 and season 2 [is] the longest hole we’ll ever have. I’ve seen individuals say, ‘oh, it is gonna be three years for each season. This is not gonna work.’ However we do not know, it is a very laborious manufacturing schedule, it is a very powerful present to supply. So, the objective is to try to get it as near a season a 12 months as we presumably can. I can not assure that we’ll hit that.”

The double-edged sword of studying forward on the “Invincible” comics is that you understand what’ll occur subsequent. So sure, I can promise you that because the season 3 finale teased, Conquest will probably be returning in “Invincible” season 4.

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Some of the brutal villains of the “Invincible” comics, Conquest (voiced by Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is the oldest, second-strongest, and most sadistic of the Viltrumites. “I do not even get an actual identify,” he laments in a chilling second of vulnerability to Mark. “Solely a function.”

After a drawn-out battle, Mark seemingly killed Conquest by repeatedly bashing his head in throughout “I Thought You’d By no means Shut Up.” However the ending revealed Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) had smuggled away Conquest’s still-living physique. The Viltrumite is at the moment sitting unconscious in a miles-underground vault, buried below 400 tons of metal. Cecil’s objective is to interrogate Conquest and discover ways to put together Earth to withstand the Viltrumite invasion.

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Within the comics, Cecil’s metal entice folds like moist paper. The second Conquest wakes up (in “Invincible” #68), he breaks free and flies off to rejoin the opposite Viltrumites. Mark has to face Conquest once more throughout the “Viltrumite Warfare” arc, however that is not the worst of it.

The aforementioned “Invincible” season 4 replace submit states that voice appearing for the season is full. (One other optimistic signal in regards to the season arriving on schedule in 2026.) Furthermore, not less than one new forged member is concerned. That thriller man will probably be enjoying Grand Regent Thragg, emperor of the Viltrumites and most important villain within the second half of “Invincible.” Should you thought Conquest was “Mr. Ten Occasions Worse,” simply take a look at how the outdated battle canine heels earlier than Thragg.

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Nevertheless, the submit would not say who has been forged as Thragg. Interviewed by Selection, all Kirkman mentioned about Thragg’s voice was, “He is been forged and he is superb.”

Who might or not it’s? We at /Movie have our picks about your best option to play Thragg, as do all of the “Invincible” followers on the market. Maybe a go-to villain voice actor, like Ron Perlman? Or perhaps one other “Strolling Lifeless” alum like Morgan, say Andrew Lincoln or Ryan Hurst?

We will know who it’s in a few 12 months, however do not be stunned if it is stored below wraps till we really meet Thragg. Morgan’s casting as Conquest, one of many present’s most anticipated characters, wasn’t introduced forward of time. I believe it is believable that “Invincible” may repeat that transfer with Thragg.

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“Invincible” season 4 appears all however sure to adapt “Viltrumite Warfare,” however most likely not proper at first.

The third season simply capped off at “Invincible” difficulty #65, with the aftermath of the Conquest battle, the funeral of Rex Splode (Jason Mantzoukas), the reveal of Cecil holding Conquest, and a plot you could have forgotten about. Sequids, alien parasites from Mars, made their strategy to Earth again in season 2. Now, they’ve reproduced sufficient to start a full invasion.

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Nevertheless, if we once more go by the comedian, season 4 could open in outer area, as a result of “Invincible” points #66-67 targeted on Nolan and Allen the Alien (Seth Rogen). After we final noticed these two in season 3 episode “You Have been My Hero,” they’d simply damaged freed from a Viltrumite jail and Nolan had agreed to assist the Coalition of Planets battle his individuals. “Invincible” #66-67 (which most likely have sufficient story for a single episode) are about Nolan and Allen recruiting extra allies to battle the Viltrumites.

Problem #68 returns to Earth, the place Mark and Eve have dinner along with her dad and mom earlier than Invincible fights new eco-terrorist super-villain Dinosaurus. (He’ll be necessary afterward.) The Sequid invasion then begins, and as a result of Invincible’s efforts, fails. Doing this story first would give season 4 time to highlight the brand new Guardians of the Globe (particularly Jonathan Banks as super-spy Brit) earlier than the season strikes away from the globe they shield.

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Nevertheless, there’s one other wrinkle in right here that throws “Invincible” comedian followers off-course.

In comparison with “The Strolling Lifeless” TV collection, which made so many big adjustments to the comedian’s story, “Invincible” has been far more devoted. Nevertheless it appears to be like like season 4 will function the most important change but. 

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Season 1 of “Invincible” featured the demonic detective Damien Darkblood (Clancy Brown). He is a two-handed homage, mixing Hellboy (a mystical investigator who’s paranormal himself) and Rorschach from “Watchmen” (be aware the fedora). His identify can also be actually a nod to “The Omen,” which options an antichrist named Damien. Throughout season 1, Cecil had Damien investigating the Guardians of the Globe’s homicide. When Damien received to the reality and risked setting off Omni-Man, Cecil despatched Darkblood again to Hell. Like Rorschach, Damien was finally ineffectual as a detective.

That was the tip of Damien Darkblood within the “Invincible” comics. However the “Invincible” season 3 finale featured Damien returning and allying with one other demon (voiced by Bruce Campbell). So sure, “Invincible” season 4 is outwardly going to function an authentic story exploring Hell, presumably as a result of Damien and his grasp will summon Mark there.

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Talking to Selection, Kirkman defined that he had thought-about bringing Damien Darkblood again within the comedian. His authentic send-off –being taken out however not killed — positively recommended an eventual return. Kirkman simply by no means received round to writing that return.

“There is a storyline from the comedian that I by no means received round to doing. Each superhero story has some chapter the place they go to hell they usually battle the satan. It occurs in DC and Marvel comics. It is a huge deal. I by no means received round to doing something like that in ‘Invincible.’ I stored getting sidetracked and there was by no means a very good time.”

Kirkman was quite open to “The Strolling Lifeless” TV present making adjustments to his story. He even noticed the present as an opportunity to right issues he had come to contemplate errors, like writing Shane out too early. So, Jon Bernthal’s Shane in “The Strolling Lifeless” had an expanded function in comparison with the comedian. In that very same vein, it appears to be like like Kirkman could also be utilizing season 4 of “Invincible” to lastly pull Damien Darkblood out of the limbo the place the comedian left him.

Proper now, “Invincible” has not been renewed past season 4. Nevertheless, it looks like a secure wager that it is going to be, and it will need extra seasons to finish the story. What number of? Once more, “Invincible” season 3 closed out at difficulty #65. That leaves the present simply wanting being midway by the comedian, and with 80 extra points (counting “Invincible Returns” #1) to go. “Viltrumite Warfare” is constructed up like a climax, however it’s really solely the story’s midpoint.

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Kirkman has confirmed that he and author Simon Racciopa have mapped out the comedian’s full story into tv seasons. They anticipate, primarily based on that, that it’s going to take eight seasons to finish “Invincible,” however that is solely an estimate. “May very well be seven [seasons], may very well be ten,” Kirkman added. If the present provides any extra authentic tales like bringing again Damien Darkblood, that may clearly enhance the episode depend too.

However the principle takeaway for “Invincible” followers must be that their favourite present will probably be again quickly, and it is received a methods to go earlier than wrapping up. So, sit again and luxuriate in this journey.

The primary three seasons of “Invincible” are streaming on Prime Video.