Lupin season 3 released on Netflix in October 2023, continuing the show's exceptional viewership performance, on top of earning positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, but it remained unclear whether season 4 would happen.

Deadline now reports that Lupin has scored a season 4 renewal, with filming on the new episodes now underway in Paris with Sy. Other cast like Ludivine Sagnier, Shirine Boutella, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Laïka Blanc-Francard, and Théo Christine are also confirmed to return. No story details for the new season were shared, but it will consist of eight episodes in total. Sy shared the following statement with Deadline about returning for season 4:

“I often say that Lupin is an extraordinary plaything. I find great joy in it every time. Together with Netflix, Carrousel, and Gaumont, we’ve invested the time needed to raise our ambitions and deliver even more surprises and enjoyment, both for us and the audience. The fresh energy from Carrousel Studios aligns perfectly with this vision. I’m eager to share the new episodes with as many people as possible.”

What Season 4 Means For Lupin

The Netflix Show's Streaming Success Explained

Lupin season 4 will not only follow an acclaimed run of previous seasons, but an immensely popular one in of viewership. As of writing, Lupin season 1 is the fourth most-viewed non-English show on Netflix globally, with a stunning 99.5 million views. Season 2 takes the number eight spot, sporting 68.4 million views. On Rotten Tomatoes, Lupin's lowest score is a 96% for season 2, with season 1 coming in at 98% and season 3 at 100%. It's no surprise, then, that season 4 is on the way.

Though no story details were revealed for the new episodes, the Lupin season 3 ending provides some hints about what's to come. The previous season notably concludes with Assane turning himself in to the authorities and ending up in prison. A last-minute reveal, however, features Assane learning that Hubert Pellegrini (Hervé Pierre) is in a jail cell nearby. Hubert previously itted to being the one ultimately responsible for the death of Assane's father, and season 4 could further explore the dynamic between the two characters.

With filming now underway, Lupin season 4 could premiere on Netflix later this year or in early 2026.

Our Take On The Lupin Season 4 Update

The Returning Cast Is A Promising Sign

Though Sy's return is both welcome and unsurprising given his role as the lead of the Lupin cast, it's reassuring that so many other familiar cast will also be returning. Sy is charming and helps to make Assane a hero worth rooting for in the series, but it is often the characters around him who help to make his story so compelling, unpredictable, and thrilling.

When Lupin season 4 does eventually arrive, there will have been a sizable gap between seasons, which is, unfortunately, increasingly the norm in today's TV landscape. Still, all three previous seasons of the show remain available to watch on Netflix, meaning there will be plenty of time to relive the story so far to the finer details. Many questions remain about Lupin season 4, but the hit series is evidently gearing up for an overdue return.

Source: Deadline