Warning: SPOILERS for All American season 3.
Now that All American season 3 has concluded, here's what viewers can expect to see in All American season 4, including when it will be released. The CW's hit football drama based on Spencer Paysinger's pre-NFL career stars Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, a star high school football player. All American's increased popularity after season 2 dropped on Netflix, which made season 3 among The CW's most anticipated shows. And while the network is known for the Arrowverse, All American has carved out a strong fanbase.
The story of All American season 3 focused on Spencer after he transferred back to South Crenshaw High School. He promised to bring the school a state title to try and prevent the school board from turning it into a magnet school. The quest for a state title wasn't easy, as South Crenshaw struggled early on. All American season 3 didn't just focus on football, though, as it touched on the Black Lives Matter movement, Olivia's addiction, and romance. Viewers responded very well to most of the latest storylines, and The CW didn't wait long before confirming that All American was renewed for season 4.
The CW announced All American season 4 at the beginning of 2021, only a few weeks after the season 3 premiere. This gave fans a sense of ease about the future of the show, even if they still had to wait and see exactly what series creator April Blair had in store for the characters. Now that All American season 3 is complete, here's everything to know about All American season 4's release date, story, and the upcoming spinoff.
All American Season 4 Release Date Info
The early renewal for All American season 4 means it already has a place in The CW's fall 2021 schedule. All American season 4 is scheduled to debut on October 25, 2021. The new season will retain its 8 pm EST air time on Monday nights. The October launch for All American is consistent with the release plan for the first two seasons. Season 3 was delayed until January 2021, but The CW won't make audiences wait longer than normal to see how Spencer James' story continues.
All American Season 4 Story Details
The story of All American season 4 is sure to hit the ground running with how many storylines the season 3 finale left unresolved. South Crenshaw and New Beverly's battle for the state championship was only teased, with the actual game slated to unfold during season 4. It also ended with the cliffhanger of Mo shooting Coop and Preach shooting Mo. One if not both of them could die early on next season. Meanwhile, Layla has started to leave town with Carrie, who left a note for Layla's father to find stating that she won't come back. There is also Asher's newly revealed heart condition, Olivia and Spencer officially dating, and the upcoming All-American game that will factor into All American season 4's story.
Upcoming All American Spinoff Details
In addition to All American season 4, The CW is making a spinoff show revolving around Simone Hicks. The spinoff stars Geffri Maya and is titled All American: Homecoming. It will focus on Simone as she attends Bringston University, a historically Black college, and pursues her tennis career. Peyton Alex Smith is the co-lead, as he'll play a top high school baseball prospect named Damon Sims who turned down a shot at the MLB to attend Bringston instead. All American: Homecoming is expected to debut on The CW in January 2022.