The Umbrella Academy is an adaptation of the comic book by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, and has become one of the most acclaimed superhero series. The first season of the story of superpowered siblings who try to work together despite differences was one of Netflix’s most-watched series in 2019.
The creators of the show have confirmed that season 4 of the tale of the dysfunctional superheroes will be the last. Find out when it will appear on Netflix and what it will be about.
The Umbrella Academy season 4 potential release date
So far, the exact release date of the new instalment of the series is unknown. However, Netflix has confirmed that season 4 will arrive in 2024.
Season 1 debuted in February 2019, season 2 in July 2020 and season 3 in June 2022, so we predict that the final season may appear on Netflix in the spring/summer of 2024. It will consist of 6 episodes.
The Umbrella Academy season 4 plot
Netflix hasn’t released a synopsis of season 4 or descriptions of individual episodes. What we do know is that the title of the first one is The Unbearable Tragedy of Getting What You Want, and the last one is End of the Beginning.
The most crucial plot of season 4 will be an alternate timeline in which the siblings are deprived of their superpowers. To make matters worse, new enemies are emerging and the Hargreeves must figure out how to defeat them whilst simultaneously unraveling the mystery of this alternate universe.
In season 4, we will see the consequences of the universe reset that the Hargreeves did at the end of Season 3. One of the most surprising things to appear in the new episodes is the return of Umbrella Ben, who was teased during a mid-credits scene in season 3.
But he’s not the only one returning from the dead. All indications are that we will also see Abigail, Reginald’s wife, who died many years ago. Explaining these mysteries (as well as a few others) will be quite a challenge, so let’s hope the creators have everything really well planned.
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The Umbrella Academy season 4 cast
Thanks to a photo released by showrunner Steve Blackman, we know who will appear in the new season:
- Elliot Page as Viktor
- Tom Hopper as Luther
- David Castañeda as Diego
- Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison
- Robert Sheehan as Klaus
- Aidan Gallagher as Five
- Justin H. Min / Ritu Arya as Lila
It has also been confirmed that Colm Feore will return in season 4 as Reginald Hargreeves.
Also joining the cast are Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, who will play the characters of Drs. Gene and Jean Thibedeau. Here’s a description on who they are (via Entertainment Weekly):
…a married pair of community college professors from New Mexico who wear sensible footwear and suffer from the most extreme case of déjà vu this timeline has ever seen.
David Cross will play Sy Grossman, a businessman and quiet family father who wants to renew his relationship with his daughter.
The Umbrella Academy season 4 trailer
Netflix hasn’t released a full trailer for the series yet. Only a short spot was presented, in which the creators and actors announced the new episodes:
How to watch The Umbrella Academy season 4
To watch The Umbrella Academy, you’ll need to sign up for an account on the Netflix website. Basic ad-supported plans start from £4.99/$6.99 per month. However, you can always upgrade your subscription to ad-free version for £10.99/$15.49 per month.
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