School Warrior season 3

School Warrior
Season 3
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Showrunner	Freddie Goodwin
Starring	Asa Butterfield Hailee Steinfeld Noah Jupe Madelaine Petsch Margot Robbie Melissa Barrera Jacob Tremblay
No. of episodes	20
Release
Original network	HBO Max
Original release	October 16, 2026 (2026-10-16) – June 25, 2027 (2027-06-25)
Season chronology

The third season of the Australian television series School Warrior, which is based on the DC Comics characters, premiered on HBO Max on October 16, 2026, and consists of 20 episodes. The season concluded on June 25, 2027. The season follows Miles, a student with superhuman speed who fights criminals, including others who have also gained superhuman abilities. It is set in the Warriorverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The season is produced by Mob Productions and SOI Studios, with Freddie Goodwin serving as showrunner.

Three months after Hunter Zoloman's defeat, Miles Porter (Asa Butterfield) continues his dual life as the heroic Velocity and a new father, while Kendra Vale (Hailee Steinfeld) steps back from her reporting duties, leaving Jason Smith (Noah Jupe) to lead the team at the Daily Planet alongside Sophia Cruz (Melissa Barrera) and Linda Park (Malese Jow). As Miles struggles with uncontrollable bursts of Speed Force energy, the mysterious return of Lila Vance (Madelaine Petsch), thought to be dead, adds to the chaos. Meanwhile, Doctor Alchemy (Tom Felton) escapes the Speed Force and begins consuming metahuman abilities to amplify his power, forcing Miles and his team to confront escalating threats. Emily Styles (Emma Myers), abducted by Alchemy in the past, returns to the group, blaming Miles for her ordeal, while Kendra, Jason, Linda, and Sophia investigate a shadowy organization tied to the metahuman crisis. As Alchemy grows stronger, Miles sacrifices part of his speed to stabilize the Speed Force, ultimately defeating Alchemy in a climactic battle. With the villain vanquished, the team celebrates their victory, Kendra gains confidence as a mother, Jason plans new initiatives to protect Midvale City, and Miles prepares to continue his journey as Velocity, free from the painful Speed Force visions that plagued him.

The season was announced on March 2025. Filming for the season began in November 2025 and concluded in July 2026. The series was renewed for a fourth season. The fifteenth episode of the season features the return of Tony Stark / Iron Man, establishing the series Iron Man as part of the same universe.

Episodes

Main article: List of School Warrior episodes

Season three is broken into three "Graphic Novel" storyline arcs, known as the first, second and third graphic novels respectively.

School Warrior season 3 episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code	AUS viewers (millions)
Graphic Novel #1: Terminal Velocity
19	1	"Pulled Apart"	Freddie Goodwin	Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene	October 16, 2026 (2026-10-16)	T37.01301	1.69
Three months after Hunter Zoloman's defeat, Miles Porter continues his role as Velocity, balancing his duties as a hero with the challenges of fatherhood. Kendra Vale steps back from her role at the Daily Planet, assigning Jason Smith to lead the team of reporters, including Sophia Cruz and Linda Park, who now uses her investigative skills for positive impact. Captain Jack Wells begins working on an initiative to officially integrate Velocity as part of the Midvale City Police Department (MCPD). Meanwhile, Dr. Alana Cross reassures Miles and Kendra that their daughter, Grace Porter, shows no signs of meta-human abilities and is a healthy baby. During a routine crime intervention, Miles experiences an uncontrollable outburst of speed connected to the Speed Force. The mysterious return of Lila Vance, previously killed by Victor Blackthorn, adds to the intrigue as she reveals no memory of how she was resurrected. While investigating the disturbance, Miles is pulled into the Speed Force, where he encounters Doctor Alchemy, a powerful adversary who blames Miles for his imprisonment and vows vengeance. After narrowly escaping, Miles warns his team of the impending threat. Lila, now reunited with Kendra, expresses gratitude for her belief in her before her untimely death.
20	2	"The Vanishing Point"	Freddie Goodwin	Jackson Greene	October 23, 2026 (2026-10-23)	T37.01302	1.65
Miles discovers that Doctor Alchemy is the source of the Speed Force's instability and devises a plan to stop the disruptions without releasing him. Meanwhile, Kendra struggles with her new role as a mother, feeling inadequate, but receives much-needed encouragement from Dr. Cross. Lila confronts Miles about her revival without powers, expressing feelings of uselessness, but Miles reassures her of her value beyond abilities. Alchemy manages to open a portal from within the Speed Force, escaping captivity and summoning a meta-human, only to consume their powers and flee before Miles can stop him. As the team investigates, they uncover Alchemy's ultimate goal: to consume endless meta-human powers and elevate his strength. Alchemy unmasks himself, revealing his true identity as Albert Desmond.
21	3	"Speed Demon"	Orion Kestrel	Benjamin Knowles	October 30, 2026 (2026-10-30)	T37.01303	1.63
A few moments after Reverse-Velocity took Kendra hostage, Emily Styles was secretly abducted by Doctor Alchemy, a fact unknown to the rest of the team. In the present, Emily returns to the group, emotionally distraught and blaming Miles for failing to prevent her capture. Meanwhile, at the Daily Planet, Jason convinces Kendra to return to her reporting duties, prompting the team to refocus on their respective tasks. Alchemy launches an attack on the MCPD, using his enhanced powers to force Wells to summon Velocity. Miles arrives to confront Alchemy, engaging in a fierce battle that ends with Alchemy threatening to destroy the Speed Force to ensure his freedom. Just as Miles is nearly defeated, Emily intervenes, using advanced technology to send Alchemy away and reconcile with Miles. Kendra enlists Jason, Sophia, and Linda to investigate a shadowy organization operating in Midvale City but discovers that exposing them may be more difficult than anticipated. Meanwhile, Alchemy approaches Emily, sowing seeds of doubt about her trust in the team and offering her a chance to join his crusade. Emily, however, rejects his offer. Jason begins working on blueprints for a new Steel suit as the team prepares for the challenges ahead.
22	4	"Anchored"	Finnian Hawke	Benjamin Knowles & Homer Gutierrez	November 6, 2026 (2026-11-06)	T37.01304	1.61
Alchemy launches a coordinated attack on the team in their homes, forcing them to retreat to their home base for safety. Miles begins experiencing debilitating pain and losing control of his powers, while Alchemy gains access to speedster abilities. Emily confesses that Alchemy approached her with an offer to join him, which she rejected. Using his growing strength, Alchemy opens a portal to the Speed Force, summoning several metahumans whose powers he consumes to further amplify his abilities. Meanwhile, Linda and Jason confront Jackson Tate, uncovering his secret development of technology designed to strip metahumans of their abilities. Tate reveals his justification: a desire to protect Midvale City at any cost. He also admits to facilitating Alchemy's escape from the Speed Force, hoping Alchemy would eliminate Velocity. Despite Jason contacting Wells to have Tate arrested, the lack of sufficient evidence forces the authorities to release him.
23	5	"The Sacrifice"	Celeste Starfall	Wilma Zimmerman	November 13, 2026 (2026-11-13)	T37.01305	1.58
Miles discovers that to defeat Alchemy and restore stability to the Speed Force, he must enter it and sacrifice a portion of his speed. Initially reluctant, he ultimately agrees, reducing his abilities but preventing the Speed Force from collapsing. Meanwhile, Tate attacks Jason, who debuts a non-lethal upgrade to his Steel suit during their battle. Jason manages to fend off Tate, who escapes, but gains praise from MCPD officers for his new technology. Upon returning from the Speed Force, Miles confronts an overpowered Alchemy, whose rampant consumption of metahuman abilities leaves him unstable. In their climactic battle, Miles manages to overpower and defeat Alchemy, resulting in the villain's death. With the threat eliminated, Jason shares his plans to further protect Midvale City, Kendra finds newfound confidence as a mother, and the team celebrates their hard-fought victory. Dr. Cross confirms that Miles will no longer experience the painful visions tied to the Speed Force.
Interlude I
24	6	"Reflections of Earth Prime"	Mira Silverleaf	Georgiana Valentine	March 12, 2027 (2027-03-12)	T37.01306	1.56
On Earth-Prime, Bart Allen investigates a Speed Force disturbance originating from Miles' Earth, enlisting Barry Allen’s help to uncover that the Speed Force connects all worlds simultaneously. During their efforts to stabilize the disturbance and prevent Central City from being destroyed, an alternate version of Hunter Zoloman, portrayed as a hero on Bart's Earth, joins the mission. However, Zoloman is soon revealed to be an impostor working for the supposedly defeated Alchemy. The Philosopher's Stone, Alchemy's powerful weapon, reappears and begins overloading with energy, threatening catastrophic destruction. Bart opens a portal to the Speed Force, the only realm capable of containing the stone's energy, and successfully hurls it inside, saving the city. As the portal closes, Bart is engulfed in a flash of light and unexpectedly reemerges in Miles’ world.
25	7	"The Man in the Mirror"	Sara Case	Sara Case	March 19, 2027 (2027-03-19)	T37.01307	1.52
Miles and Kendra take a much-needed holiday, leaving Jason to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances involving mirrors. His inquiry leads him to a metahuman known as "Mirror Master," who ambushes Jason and forces him to retreat after a one-sided battle. Seeking help, Jason enlists Emily, Sophia, and Linda, though the latter two remain unaware of Miles' secret identity. Mirror Master launches an attack on the city, prompting Jason to confront him as Steel in a decisive battle, ultimately defeating the villain. Upon Miles and Kendra’s return, Miles learns that with time, his speed can naturally recover to its original levels.
Graphic Novel #2: The Shadow of the Speed Force
26	8	"Unstoppable"	Sara Case	Freddie Goodwin	March 26, 2027 (2027-03-26)	T37.01308	1.48
Bart returns to warn Miles that his world faces imminent danger. A mysterious masked metahuman wielding a lightning-shaped dagger attacks and kills a group of young metahumans before vanishing. Meanwhile, Wells enlists Miles to officially join the MCPD to investigate these brutal murders. A flashback reveals that after Zoloman's death, the Speed Force resurrected him as the zombified "Black Flash," a relentless enforcer tasked with hunting speedsters who tamper with the timeline. In the present, Bart is ambushed by Black Flash and barely survives after being overpowered, only for Miles to intervene with a well-aimed lightning strike, driving Black Flash away. The masked metahuman is revealed to be Cicada, a vengeful figure determined to exterminate all metahumans using advanced meta-powered technology. Kendra, Jason, and Sophia uncover that Cicada leads the shadowy organization responsible for dozens of metahuman deaths. Bart explains to Miles that Black Flash only targets those who alter timelines. Determined to stop both threats, Miles vows to outpace Black Flash and protect his world.
27	9	"Speed of Fear"	Kael Mirewood	Jackson Greene & Sara Case	April 2, 2027 (2027-04-02)	T37.01309	1.49
Miles and his team, now officially called "Team Velocity," focus on devising a strategy to defeat Black Flash, while Kendra, Linda, Emily, and Sophia work together to dismantle Cicada’s cult. Miles trains rigorously with Bart to regain his peak speed, aiming to prepare for the escalating threats. Cicada, revealed to be Orlin Dwyer, confronts Kendra, threatening to kill Miles if they continue their efforts to stop him. Meanwhile, Black Flash ambushes Miles and begins siphoning his Speed Force energy. Bart intervenes and seemingly destroys Black Flash, but before they can regroup, Cicada attacks, using his dagger to strip them of their speed and overpowering both speedsters. Jason, as Steel, arrives just in time to force Cicada into retreat. Flashbacks reveal Orlin’s origin, showing him struck by a wave of Dark Matter in 1960, which granted him powers but also sent him into the future. Initially intending to use his abilities for good, Orlin was mistaken for a timeline-altering speedster and attacked by Black Flash. In desperation, he wielded a meta-powered lightning dagger to repel Black Flash, leading to his resolve to eliminate all metahumans, blaming them for his ruined life.
28	10	"Shattered Bonds"	Kael Mirewood	Ethan Morland	April 9, 2027 (2027-04-09)	T37.01310	1.47
Cicada’s cult intensifies its anti-metahuman campaign, orchestrating attacks that plunge Midvale into chaos, including a power grid explosion and water sabotage, while spreading propaganda blaming Team Velocity for the city’s woes. Struggling with a weakened connection to the Speed Force, Miles questions his ability to protect the city as public distrust grows. Bart steps up to fill the gap but is captured during a rescue mission, with Cicada taunting him and claiming speedsters are the true threat to humanity. Meanwhile, the Black Flash continues its hunt, targeting Phantom, who begins to consider sacrificing himself to save the team. Emily and Kendra work to locate Bart, while Jason and Miles protect Phantom from the relentless entity. In a daring rescue, Jason and Kendra infiltrate Cicada’s hideout and save Bart just before Cicada can siphon his Speed Force energy. Miles, shaken by the city’s anger, confronts protesters accusing him of neglecting citizens for metahumans. Cicada capitalizes on this fear, calling for the eradication of all metahumans. Disheartened, Miles confides in Kendra, who reminds him that true leadership lies in perseverance. As the team regroups, they realize Cicada and the Black Flash are testing their limits, pushing them closer to their breaking point. Miles vows to restore hope to the city.
29	11	"Grave Pursuits"	Finnian Hawke	Oliver Greenwood	April 16, 2027 (2027-04-16)	T37.01311	1.46
Black Flash attacks Phantom, seemingly killing him, but Miles and Bart arrive just in time to revive him. Phantom admits he has chosen the path of a hero over villainy, solidifying his place in Team Velocity. Miles learns that Cicada's dagger can be rendered powerless using Dark Matter, but Bart warns against time travel to retrieve it while the Black Flash remains a threat. Undeterred, Miles infiltrates Cicada’s base and destroys his Speed Force energy machine, striking a critical blow to the villain’s plans. Meanwhile, Kendra, Emily, Sophia, and Linda decide to shift their focus to non-metahuman investigations, stepping back from cases involving superpowered threats. Cicada retaliates by kidnapping Kendra and revealing his knowledge of Miles’s secret identity, stabbing her with his dagger to lure Miles into a trap. Miles and Bart confront Cicada in a fierce battle, during which Bart opens a portal to space. Miles persuades Cicada to throw his dagger into the portal, depowering him. Before the heroes can celebrate, Black Flash arrives, knocking them out and escaping with Cicada. Emily discovers she has latent powers, and Jason, learning the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is targeting him again, takes the bold step of approaching them directly. To his surprise, they offer their assistance in saving Midvale.
30	12	"The Long Hunt"	Dorian Ashwood	Clara Redwood & Isla Sterling	April 23, 2027 (2027-04-23)	T37.01312	1.47
Miles confesses that he stole Cicada’s machine to stop Black Flash by erasing him from the timeline, alarming Bart, who fears the plan could lead to unintended deaths and further timeline disruptions. Black Flash strikes again, killing Phantom for good. Bart confronts the menacing speedster, only to realize he is significantly outmatched in speed. Miles intervenes, forcing Black Flash to retreat, and demands Bart reveal his true purpose in the present. Bart admits he was mysteriously transported to the current timeline after saving his city from the Philosopher’s Stone, which he now senses is in the present, warning Miles of its danger. Meanwhile, Emily reveals her newfound empathy powers to Kendra, leaving her astonished. Jason, under pressure from the FBI, agrees to help them capture a red-lightning speedster. Linda reconnects with Lila, who left Midvale to adjust to life without powers. Lila reveals she has found her calling as a private investigator but decides to relocate to Malibu City to start anew. As the team grapples with these developments, Cicada resurfaces, now imbued with super-strength.
31	13	"Into the Void"	Jasper Nightingale	Freddie Goodwin	April 30, 2027 (2027-04-30)	T37.01313	1.44
Black Flash launches an assault on Midvale City, forcing Bart to trap him in a containment cell. Meanwhile, Cicada infiltrates and destroys the team’s home base, leaving chaos in his wake. Miles returns and confronts Cicada but is ultimately overpowered. Black Flash reemerges, accidentally killing Cicada before attempting to siphon Miles’ Speed Force energy. Bart intervenes, knocking out Black Flash and helping Miles recover. Together, they activate the stolen machine powered by the Philosopher’s Stone, successfully erasing Black Flash from existence. With the immediate threats eliminated, Bart decides to remain in Miles' timeline, while Kendra earns a promotion at the Daily Planet. Emily asks to officially join the team, but Miles, concerned about the dangers her empathy powers might expose her to, declines, leaving her furious. Jason returns with an enhanced suit and ominously warns of the arrival of a new speedster with red lightning.
Interlude II
32	14	"The Forgotten Chronicles"	Dorian Ashwood	Isla Sterling & Oliver Greenwood	May 14, 2027 (2027-05-14)	T37.01314	1.45
A mysterious portal believed to originate from the Speed Force appears in Midvale City, prompting Team Velocity to investigate. Feeling undervalued, Emily decides to leave Midvale. While examining the portal, Miles inadvertently comes into contact with it and is transported to a haunting mindscape filled with memories of his father Robert Porter's death, his mother’s passing, and his own unstable time in the hospital. In the real world, Bart brings Miles back to the home base, where Dr. Cross conducts tests to find a way to free him. Within the mindscape, Miles encounters Zoom, who threatens to return in his original form and nearly kills him. Battling fear and uncertainty, Miles narrowly escapes the mindscape and returns to reality, shaken but determined to uncover the portal’s true nature.
33	15	"Stark Realities"	Jasper Nightingale	Freddie Goodwin	May 21, 2027 (2027-05-21)	T37.01315	2.10
In Malibu City General Prison, Justin Hammer mysteriously escapes and reappears in Midvale City. Tony Stark, alerted by his wife, Jenny Stark, learns of Justin’s escape and traces him to Midvale. Meanwhile, during a heist in Midvale City, Jason suits up as Steel to stop the robbery, only to discover it was orchestrated by Justin to hack into his suit, sending it flying away under Justin’s control. Miles arrives to ensure Jason's safety, and Tony, as Iron Man, approaches Miles for help. At the team’s home base, Miles introduces Tony to Team Velocity. Jason admits his suit’s design leaves no way to recover it. Miles and Bart attempt to neutralize the rogue Steel suit with lightning but fail, forcing them to retreat. Stark devises a plan to hack the suit remotely, requesting Miles and Bart secure a laptop for the task. As the Steel suit wreaks havoc in Midvale, Noah Mad (as Silverman) intervenes, holding it off long enough for Stark to hack its systems and trigger a self-destruct. Miles apprehends Justin, handing him over to Malibu City authorities. Grateful for Miles' help, Tony offers Jason a new Mark VI suit, which Jason accepts. Noah pledges support to Team Velocity, and Stark, Jenny, and Noah return to Malibu as Miles resumes training to enhance his speed.
34	16	"Velocity Adventures"	Kael Mirewood	Kael Mirewood & Benjamin Knowles	May 28, 2027 (2027-05-28)	T37.01316	1.22
After Jason develops futuristic technology designed to enhance speedster abilities, Bart impulsively steals and activates it, inadvertently trapping himself and Miles in a hyper-accelerated reality where time moves so slowly that even speedsters lose their super-speed. Within this distorted reality, Miles is haunted by repeated visions of Kendra's death, which test his resolve and push him to the brink. Tensions flare between Bart and Miles as Miles blames Bart for their predicament, but the two reconcile and work together to return to the normal timeline. Meanwhile, Jason’s suit becomes unexpectedly overpowered, leaving him frustrated and prompting an off-screen trip to Malibu City to seek solutions. Kendra reaches out to Emily, convincing her to have a heartfelt conversation. During their talk, Emily expresses her determination to use her powers for good, regardless of Miles' approval, and Kendra ultimately supports her decision.
Graphic Novel #3: Reverse Psychology
35	17	"Shadows of Tomorrow"	Morgan Thorne	Freddie Goodwin & Benjamin Knowles	June 4, 2027 (2027-06-04)	T37.01317	1.23
Two weeks ago, it is revealed that the Reverse-Velocity, whose true identity is Eobard Thawne, was responsible for freeing Justin from prison. In the present, Thawne resurfaces and confronts Miles, demanding he abandon his hero persona, claiming to foresee Miles turning evil. Refusing to back down, Miles engages in a fierce battle with Thawne, who confesses that his diminishing strength prevents him from "rebirthing" the Speed Force, a failure that will eventually lead to Bart's death. Bart returns, intervenes in the fight, and forces Thawne to retreat. Bart explains that the Speed Force can be restored over time using advanced futuristic technology but warns that doing so risks triggering the return of Black Flash. The team vows to defeat Thawne.
36	18	"The Broken Line"	Orion Kestrel	Sara Case	June 11, 2027 (2027-06-11)	T37.01318	1.21
Team Velocity works tirelessly to help Miles restore the Speed Force, with Bart traveling back to his timeline in 2149 to retrieve advanced technology before returning to the present. Meanwhile, Emily approaches Jason with the idea of forming a separate team, but he persuades her to rejoin Team Velocity, revealing that he has designed a specialized suit for her—despite Miles' objections. Kendra convinces Miles to allow Emily back onto the team, emphasizing the value of her mind-reading abilities. As Bart begins losing his powers, Miles starts experiencing intense and painful visions of Thawne merging with Bart to become one entity. In a heated confrontation, Miles battles Thawne, only to have his back broken during the fight. Bart rushes Miles to Dr. Cross, who determines that his speed healing may eventually restore his ability to walk and run. Kendra, concerned for Miles’ safety, urges him to exercise greater caution moving forward. The stakes escalate when Jason is ambushed by Thawne.
37	19	"Reverse Psychology, Part 1"	Kael Mirewood	Jackson Greene & Nathan Bright	June 18, 2027 (2027-06-18)	T37.01319	1.30
Thawne opens a portal to the Speed Force, unleashing a surge of Negative Speed Force energy that causes widespread disruptions. Bart urges Kendra, Emily, and Jason to focus on helping Miles recover as his speed healing slowly restores his ability to walk and run. After several days, Miles fully regains his abilities and vows to kill Thawne for his actions, despite Kendra's pleas to capture and contain him instead. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal Thawne’s origin in the year 2151, where his obsession with the Flash drove him to replicate the hero’s creation. Struck by lightning, Thawne inadvertently tapped into the Negative Speed Force, which corrupted him and turned his admiration into hatred. Consumed by his vendetta, Thawne traveled back in time to eliminate a young Barry Allen but was thwarted, ultimately finding himself stranded in Miles' timeline, where he continues to wreak havoc.
38	20	"Reverse Psychology, Part 2"	Sara Case	Freddie Goodwin	June 25, 2027 (2027-06-25)	T37.01320	1.32
Miles continues his efforts to protect Midvale City while strengthening his connection to the Speed Force. Thawne reemerges, declaring his intent to destroy the Speed Force to allow the Negative Speed Force to dominate the world. In a fierce confrontation, Thawne attacks Miles but is repelled by Bart, who reveals he has successfully empowered the Speed Force, allowing Miles to regain full control of his abilities. Reconciled with Emily after apologizing for doubting her, Miles leads Jason and Bart in a battle against an army of Thawne duplicates created through a portal. The heroes defeat the duplicates, culminating in Miles overpowering the original Thawne. In a desperate move, Thawne threatens Kendra to force Miles into killing him, but Bart intervenes, draining Thawne of his speed and rendering him powerless. Thawne is subsequently placed in ARGUS containment, and Bart returns to his timeline. With the immediate threat neutralized, Miles and Kendra decide to move in together and have sex. Elsewhere, in a mysterious place, an unidentified man with a black pixeled mask appears and plans to make a move on Team Velocity, and is revealed to have Iron Man under his control.

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
• Melissa Barrera as Sophia Cruz
• Jacob Tremblay as Jackson Tate
• Malese Jow as Linda Park

Recurring/Guest/Other

• Tom Felton as Albert Desmond / Doctor Alchemy
• Teddy Sears as Hunter Zolomon / Zoom
• Jordan Fisher as Bart Allen / Impulse
• Efrat Dor as Mirror Master
• Chris Klein as Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
• Tom Cavanagh as "Bartho Porter" Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Velocity
• Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
• Gwyneth Paltrow as Jenny Stark
• Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer
• Nick Creegan as Noah Mad / Silverman

Production

Development

In March 2025, Netflix renewed the series for a third season with 20 episodes. The series was originally intended to conclude with the second season without having a third season, however HBO Max had the series renewed after buying rights to it and ordered a season that will have 20 episodes.

Writing

When Goodwin wrote the second season, he wrote it as a final season. After he found out the series was revived and renewed for a third season, with a much larger 20 episode order, Goodwin decided to keep the second season as it is and just focus on telling a story with any future season. He announced that the third season would be split up into mini storyline arcs called "Graphic Novels", and would feature small "interlude" filler episodes between each.

Discussing the events of the first graphic novel, Goodwin said the villain would be very powerful, but not the strongest villain of the season. Goodwin announced that the Reverse-Velocity would return in the season at some point and would play a "vital role" in the story. Goodwin confirmed Bart Allen's return at some point too.

Goodwin said the final graphic novel of the season would be all about action, not drama, with it being a "speedster focused story".

Release

The season premiered on October 16, 2026 and concluded on June 25, 2027, after airing 20 episodes.