Invincible season 3 would be significantly shorter as the adventures of Mark Grayson/Invincible (Steven Yeun) and the larger conflict with the Viltrumites continue.

Prime Video has now revealed that Invincible season 3 will debut on February 6, 2025 with a three-episode premiere, followed by weekly releases for each of the remaining episodes through March 13. The meta trailer sees Mark and Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) talking in a Burger Mart. Their conversation cleverly acknowledges fans' frustration as they await season 3, along with the negative response to season 2's midseason hiatus. The release date announcement also confirms that season 3 will not have a midseason break.

What This Means For Invincible

Invincible's Release Plan Changes Are A Good Sign

The release date announcement aligns with Kirkman's promise that the wait for season 3 would be much shorter as it debuts only 10 months after the Invincible season 2 ending. This is a vast improvement over the years-long wait for season 2 and will help Invincible season 3 better maintain its narrative momentum. While season 2, episode 4, "It's Been A While," was dramatic and consequential enough to be a midseason finale, pausing the season there brought all the narrative momentum to a grinding halt that was never fully reignited when the remaining episodes returned months later.

Another release schedule change is season 3's three-episode premiere, whereas season 2 only released one episode per week. Invincible season 3 is now following the same release plan as other ongoing Prime Video shows, including The Boys and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This approach has worked well for those series as it provides an immediate payoff after the long wait and establishes the narrative setup for the rest of the season.

Our Take On Invincible's Release Date And Teaser Trailer

Invincible Season 3 Is Setting The Series Up For Success

Invincible season 3's release plan bodes well for the new season and for the future of the series, particularly with the wait time between seasons decreasing, and the removal of a midseason hiatus. I would prefer to still only have one episode released per week, but I understand Prime Video wanting to be consistent with how they release their original series, especially when the three-episode premiere has worked well for The Boys and The Rings of Power. Between the improved release and the trailer showcasing Invincible's distinct creativity and comedy, season 3 is more exciting than ever.

Source: Prime Video