Invincible season 5 is officially on the way, but with all the destruction and death that Mark and his allies have suffered through recently, we can't imagine it will be all sunshine and roses for Earth's protectors.
With likely a full year until Invincible returns to our screens, we've got plenty of time to figure out where the show is heading. For that, and more, we've put together a constantly evolving guide on Invincible season 5. There's release date speculation – using creator Robert Kirkman's own words as our North Star – cast updates, talk of trailers, and a deeper dive into the comics for a look ahead to where the story is going next.
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Invincible season 5 release date speculation
Invincible season 5 was greenlit by Amazon last July. Barring unforeseen circumstances, we expect Invincible season 5 to premiere in early 2027, in either February or March.
Why? Ever since the second season, Invincible has been released on a pretty steady annual basis. Robert Kirkman previously told Discussing Film that his "goal" is to release new seasons of the show around February every year.
Invincible season 5 story: which comic issues are being adapted next?
The Viltrumite War may be over as of the Invincible season 4 ending, but there's plenty of roadblocks – super-powered or otherwise – getting in Mark's way very soon.
While the Viltrumite threat appears to have been sidelined for now thanks to Mark and Thragg agreeing to a truce-of-sorts, the specter of Thaddeus' Scourge Virus remains.
The Invincible season 4 post-credits scene teed up the next season nicely with Thaddeus tasking Allen to use the virus to eliminate all Vitrumite life – including his own allies.
So, that should be a major focus of the season (and, if it follows the comics, expect that to be a main storyline next year). There's also the small matter of Robot and Monster Girl's loose end. We last saw D.A. Sinclair and Cecil attempt to hop dimensions to get them back, but their efforts have been in vain. Those who have read ahead in the series will be acutely aware that the pair will return – and factor into the narrative in a surprising way in season 5 and beyond.
On a more personal level, Mark and Eve will be dealing with Eve's decision to terminate their unborn child while Mark was fighting in outer space. Nolan and Debbie are currently en route to visit an injured Oliver, though it remains to be seen whether the pair will reconcile after all they've been through.
If you're reading along in the comics, Invincible season 5 should pick up from issue #79 (and parts of #80).
Invincible season 5 cast: who is returning?
All the major players for Invincible are expected to return in season 5. They include Steven Yeun (Mark), Gillian Jacobs (Atom Eve), J.K. Simmons (Nolan/Omni-Man), Sandra Oh (Debbie), Walton Goggins (Cecil), Seth Rogen (Allen the Alien), and Christian Convery (Oliver).
After only having a small role to play in the fourth season, Matthew Rhys' Dinosaurus is poised to factor into Invincible season 5 in a major way as one of its main recurring villains. The dino-themed character fought Mark in the season 4 premiere, though if the series continues to follow the comics closely, he will be one of Invincible's foes next season.
When could we see an Invincible season 5 trailer?
Traditionally, Invincible first teases its next season with a Burger Mart-centric sitdown between two protagonists. Previous seasons have included Cecil, Mark, and Eve tucking into some fast foods with a short vignette that often precedes a teaser or trailer.
Usually, those videos are released by Prime Video around four to five months before release, so we'd be confident in saying that we will get something later this year.
Is Invincible season 5 the final season?
While we may be in the second half of Invincible's overall adaptation, there is still plenty of juice left in the tank – and plenty more seasons left to come if Robert Kirkman has his way.
The comic creator previously told GamesRadar+ he regrets putting a number on how many seasons the show could run for, but Kirkman previously mapped around eight seasons to complete Mark's story. That plan, however, is now more "malleable" than in the past.
So, no Invincible season 5 won't be the final season, but we're inching ever closer to the show's endgame. Expect to see some narrative breadcrumbs for the final handful of seasons sprinkled throughout next year's episodes.
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