School Warrior season 2
| School Warrior | |
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| Season 2 | |
Promotional poster | |
| Showrunner | Freddie Goodwin |
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| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | September 1, 2025 |
| Season chronology | |
The second season of the Australian television series School Warrior, which is based on original material of a costumed school speedster who saves his home town Midvale. The season is produced by Freddie Goodwin who also serves as the showrunner. The season was released on September 1, 2025.
The season was announced on December 2024. Filming for the season began in March 2025 and concluded in August 2025. The series was renewed for a third season.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | AUS viewers (millions) |
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| 11 | 1 | "The Boy named Hunter" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 201 | 2.32 |
| In 1997, a young boy named Hunter is attacked by a masked assailant, who is killed by Hunter's father. However, the father shockingly turns on his family, murdering Hunter's mother before being arrested. Hunter is sent to an orphanage, where he endures years of bullying and grueling labor. During a confrontation, Hunter discovers his speedster abilities and fatally retaliates against his tormentor. In the present, seven months after the first season's finale, Miles Porter continues to protect Midvale City as Velocity, working closely with Captain Wells of the Midvale City Police Department (MCPD). Together, they fight crime and successfully shut down Project 4417. Meanwhile, a criminal known as Captain Boomerang, armed with advanced nano-technology, robs a local bank and eludes capture. Kendra Vale begins experiencing blackouts and visits the hospital, where she receives confirmation of her baby's health. As Mercer reports his success to a mysterious speedster with red lightning, he ominously declares that "the job is done." | |||||||
| 12 | 2 | "Shadows of the Speed Force" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 202 | 2.08 |
| Miles encounters a hero from another timeline, Bart Allen, also known as Impulse, who reveals that he shares many similarities with Miles and offers to help him better understand and refine his powers. During their training, Bart explains the dangers of time travel, emphasizing that it should only be used in extreme, world-ending situations due to the potential for catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Kendra learns from Bart that their unborn child might inherit metahuman abilities due to Miles being a speedster. Jason Smith, operating as Steel, is approached by reporter Linda Park for an interview. Despite Miles's advice against it, Jason agrees and publicly aligns himself with Velocity, pledging to protect the city. During the interview, Miles arrives as Velocity and leaves with Jason before Park can request additional interviews. Elsewhere, Bart attempts to connect with the Speed Force but is blocked, realizing he is trapped in the current timeline. He is confronted by Mercer, who demands a share of Bart's lightning source energy. Bart refuses, leading to a duel interrupted by the arrival of the mysterious speedster, who steals Bart's energy and flees with Mercer. Miles learns of the encounter and grows concerned, fearing the return of Bartho, also known as Reverse-Velocity. | |||||||
| 13 | 3 | "Fractured Timelines" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 203 | 1.98 |
| As Miles continues his training, he begins experiencing ominous visions of the world’s destruction. The mysterious speedster is revealed to be an adult Hunter, now operating under the alias "Zoom." Zoom orders Mercer to kill Velocity to prevent him from thwarting his plans. Meanwhile, Victor Slate approaches Jason, revealing he knows Miles's identity as Velocity and asks to meet him. Victor explains that he learned Miles's secret from Captain Wells but assures Miles he only wants to help protect the city, earning Miles's cautious trust. Zoom attacks downtown Midvale, destroying a shopping center and forcing a confrontation with Miles. In their battle, Zoom demonstrates his superior speed and strength, defeating Miles with ease. Returning to the base, Miles admits Zoom is far faster and more powerful, urging the team to find a way to stop him. Meanwhile, Jason’s suit is confiscated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), prompting him to step back from fieldwork as a hero. At Kendra's request, Jason shifts focus to investigating Jackson Tate and his suspicious experiments in Midvale City. Zoom, now more dangerous than ever, uses Bart's stolen lightning source to deepen his connection to the Speed Force, further amplifying his abilities. | |||||||
| 14 | 4 | "The Rogue Within" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 204 | 1.91 |
| Three weeks after the previous events, Miles grows suspicious of Victor, who has been secretly collaborating with Hunter to harness Speed Force energy. Victor attempts to reassure Miles of his loyalty by revealing that he lost his powers after being attacked by Victor Blackthorn. Meanwhile, Kendra discovers that Linda has continued her investigation into Midvale's metahumans. Confronting Linda, Kendra learns that she is working with Sophia Cruz, who seeks justice for her brother’s death in the shopping center attack. Sophia reveals Linda’s intent to exploit metahumans for her reporting, raising Kendra’s concerns, which she shares with Jason. Elsewhere, Hunter takes a job as an intern with the MCPD, where Wells briefs him on his responsibilities. Miles uncovers Victor’s alliance with Hunter and confronts him, leading Victor to admit he is pretending to be Hunter’s ally to sabotage him from within. Though skeptical, Miles agrees to let Victor continue his charade but asks him to step away from the team for now. Linda approaches Miles, pressing him on how he plans to stop Zoom, and Miles confidently assures her that he will defeat him. Mercer reemerges and attacks Miles, only to be defeated and arrested. The FBI deepens its investigation into Jason, prompting Wells to warn him that he could face prison time. Meanwhile, Zoom advances his plan by opening a portal to the Speed Force. | |||||||
| 15 | 5 | "Legion of Zoom" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 205 | 1.92 |
| Zoom assembles a team of mind-controlled speedsters known as the "Legion of Zoom," enhanced by the Speed Force. Together, they launch a devastating attack on Midvale City, culminating in the murder of the mayor, which sparks chaos and worldwide protests. Furious, Miles confronts Victor, accusing him of allowing the attack to happen, and frames him as Steel, leading to Victor’s arrest while clearing Jason of any charges from the FBI. Miles and Bart team up to defeat the Legion of Zoom, stripping the speedsters of their powers. Zoom reappears, vowing to destroy the world, and vanishes, prompting Miles and Bart to warn Wells of the escalating threat. Meanwhile, Kendra and Jason’s investigation uncovers Zoom’s traumatic past of abuse and his discovery of powers at the age of 14. Linda approaches them with a demand to work together to eliminate Midvale’s metahumans, revealing her deep-seated hatred toward them. However, Sophia persuades Linda to stand down, and the two leave after Linda apologizes. The FBI arrests Victor, believing he created the Steel suit. Sophia begins her own investigation into Velocity’s true identity, Kendra takes time off to prepare for her baby, and Miles grows increasingly worried about the future of Midvale City. | |||||||
| 16 | 6 | "Echoes of the Past" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 206 | 1.87 |
| During the night, Kendra shares her growing excitement about becoming a mother, while Miles experiences another vision of an alternate timeline in which Midvale City lies in ruins. Wells receives news that Victor has been murdered during his prison transport by Zoom, who reveals himself to be Hunter Zolomon, leaving Wells furious. He contacts Miles, revealing Zoom’s true identity, and the two begin devising a plan to stop him. Meanwhile, a rogue member of the Legion of Zoom, known as "Phantom," attacks the MCPD, prompting Miles (as Velocity) to confront and successfully have him arrested. After a second vision the same day, Miles consults Dr. Alana Cross, who explains that the visions stem from a disruption in the Speed Force and will only cease once the Speed Force is stabilized. Jackson confronts Kendra, demanding she abandon her investigation, but Linda intervenes and drives him away, vowing to put an end to his schemes. Kendra and Jason recruit Sophia and Linda to join their efforts, and both agree to help. Later, Zolomon strikes again, killing Phantom as punishment for his failure to follow orders. | |||||||
| 17 | 7 | "A Flash of Betrayal" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 207 | 1.90 |
| Bart emerges from the Speed Force after a week, warning Miles that its instability is due to an impending threat yet to reveal itself. Determined to restore balance, Bart vows to help Miles stabilize the Speed Force, explaining that they must travel to his timeline, "Earth-Prime," to retrieve specialized equipment. Miles agrees, and the two speedsters embark on their journey to Earth-Prime, a universe where The Flash, Barry Allen, is alive and never trapped in an alternate reality. Barry introduces himself to Miles and mentors him, revealing why he was chosen to be a speedster and helping him grow as a hero. After securing the necessary components, Bart and Miles return home just as Kendra unexpectedly goes into labor, which Dr. Cross attributes to the baby’s meta-human abilities. Before the team can process this, Zolomon appears, gravely injures Bart, and abducts Miles, leaving their allies scrambling to respond. | |||||||
| 18 | 8 | "Faster Than Destiny" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | September 1, 2025 | 208 | 1.91 |
| Miles finds himself trapped in a containment cell that suppresses his speed, as Zoloman attempts to persuade him to join his cause. Refusing, Miles watches helplessly as Zoloman opens a portal to the Speed Force, aiming to corrupt it with his energy. However, the device Miles and Bart created repels the attempt, enraging Zoloman, who vows to destroy everyone Miles loves before leaving. Bart, now recovered thanks to his speed healing, locates and frees Miles, explaining that Miles must be the one to defeat Zoloman due to timeline restrictions, though Bart promises to assist by protecting others. Meanwhile, Dr. Cross helps Kendra as she prepares to give birth, deducing that Miles is both the father and Velocity. Zoloman unleashes chaos across Midvale City, attacking random locations until Miles confronts him. In a fierce and grueling battle, Miles ultimately overcomes Zoloman, but as the villain attempts to strike a killing blow, Wells arrives and fatally shoots Zoloman, saving Miles. Returning just in time, Miles is present for the birth of his daughter, Grace Porter. Bart bids farewell as he returns to his timeline, Jason rejoins the team after receiving a pardon from the FBI, and Wells expresses gratitude to Miles for saving the city. In a public announcement, Miles vows to protect Midvale City, embracing his role as Velocity. | |||||||
Cast and characters
Main
- Asa Butterfield as Miles Porter / Velocity
- Hailee Steinfeld as Kendra Vale
- Noah Jupe as Jason Smith
- Emma Myers as Emily Styles
- John Boyega as Detective Wells
- Madelaine Petsch as Lila Vance
- Margot Robbie as Dr. Alana Cross
- Jonathan Majors as Victor Slate[1]
- Melissa Barrera as Sophia Cruz
- Jacob Tremblay as Jackson Tate
Recurring/Guest
- Ben Mendelsohn as Mr. Drake
- Finn Wolfhard as Brad
- Jack Dylan Grazer as Ryan
- Jeremy Ray Taylor as Tommy
- Mark Strong as Minister
- Pedro Pascal as Belligerent Man
- David Harbour as Robert Porter
- Carrie Coon as Eleanor Porter
- Malese Jow as Linda Park
Production
Development
In December 2024, Netflix renewed the series for a second season with 10 episodes. In May 2025, it was confirmed the season would have 8 episodes.
Release
The season will be released on September 1, 2025.
Notes
- ↑ During the writing and filming process, Majors left production, having episode 5 be his final appearance.