It has been just under two years since The Umbrella Academy season 2 aired, but the show - which follows a dysfunctional superhero family - is finally nearing its return. The Umbrella Academy first arrived on Netflix in February 2019 and has become one of the most popular shows on the streaming platform. Season 1 was the third most-watched show on Netflix in 2019, while season 2 was the sixth most watched. This showcases the number of fans The Umbrella Academy now possess and how they've been able to produce two absolutely captivating seasons.
The Umbrella Academy season 3 introduces the Sparrow Academy, with the timeline yet again being changed after the Hargreeves siblings caused havoc in the 1960s. With a new academy in the present day, which includes Ben Hargreeves, and with very little information having been released about what this season has in store, there is no doubt that this promises to be yet another bonkers adventure.
Production for The Umbrella Academy wrapped up in August 2021, and season 3 is set to premiere on Wednesday, June 22 at midnight pacific time (3:00 AM ET, 8:00 AM GMT). Although the time is typical for Netflix, releasing in the middle of the week is a bit of a surprise. Normally they release shows on Fridays to give viewers the weekend to binge, so airing it on a Wednesday is very different. All 10 episodes of the show will be available on that day.
Although not a totally uncommon thing to happen, The Umbrella Academy has already been renewed for season 4. Months before season 3 has even aired, Netflix announced that the siblings would be returning for at least a fourth time. This demonstrates the popularity and quality of the show and the constant positivity from the audience. With lots of comic book content to pull from, many will be hoping that The Umbrella Academy continues for lots more seasons.
Season 4 promises to continue the unique nature of The Umbrella Academy, with many questions needing to be answered. Early reviews have already praised it for continuing in the same thrilling and all-action vein as its predecessors, while also adding an emotional edge to the show. The biggest question needing to be solved revolves around the introduction of the Sparrow Academy, and what their presence will mean for the title team. With season 2 ending with that cliffhanger, including the reveal of who Reginald Hargreeves really is, The Umbrella Academy season 3 is set to be another rollercoaster ride.