The Invincible season 3's ending saw Mark Grayson/Invincible (Steven Yeun) still reeling from his harrowing fight against Conquest (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). The finale's numerous teases for the show's future included Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) secretly holding Conquest prisoner in the hopes of learning more about the Viltrum Empire's plans, along with a mid-credits scene featuring the return of Damien Darkblood (Clancy Brown).

On X (formerly Twitter), the official Invincible marked one week after the season 3 finale with an update for season 4. The update shares that season 4 is expected to debut in 2026 and that Thragg has already been cast. Additionally, the update reveals that all voice acting is complete and teases that season 4 will feature a storyline with Darkblood that is not in the comics. There is a humorous mention of Invincible having been cast as well. Check out the post below:

What This Means For Invincible Season 4

A Shorter Hiatus Between Seasons Continues As The Stakes Escalate

While there was a more than two-year hiatus between Invincible seasons 1 and 2, creator Robert Kirkman previously shared that there would be a shorter gap between future seasons. Season 3 delivered on this promise, as it premiered about a year after the season 2 finale. A 2026 release window means that Invincible season 4 is poised to continue a shorter hiatus between seasons, and it should only be about a year until the next batch of episodes begin to be released.

As for the story itself, the stakes are significantly raised with Thragg, the leader of the Viltrum Empire, being in the next season. The Viltrum Empire's threat to Earth has been gradually increasing, and it significantly escalated with Conquest's arrival in season 3. That threat will be further escalated with the introduction of Thragg in season 4, who is even more formidable than Conquest and other strong Invincible characters. The mention of the Darkblood storyline also confirms that there will be a payoff to the mid-credits tease as the show heads into uncharted territory.

Our Take On Invincible Season 4's Update

The Show's Future Continues To Look Bright

While waiting until 2026 may seem frustrating, it is a substantial improvement over the hiatus between seasons 1 and 2. A one-year hiatus between Invincible seasons is reasonable given the high quality of the animated series. After Morgan's riveting performance as Conquest, I cannot wait to see who s Invincible's star-studded cast to play Thragg. Bringing Thragg into the show indicates how Invincible is continuing to be largely faithful to the comics while also exploring storylines like the one with Darkblood that will be brand new for all audiences.

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