With Invincible gearing up for its fourth season in 2026, the show’s creator, Robert Kirkman, has reiterated his ending plan, and it may end up breaking a Prime Video record. The animated superhero series arguably had its best outing yet in season 3, as Mark faced his biggest threats so far, culminating in an emotionally charged climax.
Alongside being filled with great action and plenty of tension, season 3 also contained some tragic losses, making the stakes higher than ever for the show’s return. In addition, some of Invincible‘s most powerful characters were also introduced in the latest installment, making it clear that Earth’s impending war against the Viltrumites will be far from easy.
Fortunately, the project still seems to have plenty of longevity, as Robert Kirkman outlined his roadmap for Invincible‘s future seasons, which suggested it won’t wrap up anytime soon. Not only is this great news for fans of the franchise, but also for Prime Video, as the platform’s hit series now looks destined to make history.
Robert Kirkman Believes Invincible Will Run For 7–9 Seasons
With season 4 arriving next year and season 5 also confirmed, it’s clear Prime Video remains high on Invincible, and Robert Kirkman hopes the show will last a little while longer. According to the creator, he believes Invincible will need between seven and nine seasons to cover everything in the comics, a length that seems realistic based on the show’s current trajectory.
Considering season 3 featured some of Invincible‘s best episodes, it feels like the series is only getting stronger, with the latest finale being the highest-rated episode yet, according to IMDb. Clearly, the quality is still there, and the fan base remains committed to supporting the franchise, meaning it’s hard to see a world where Kirkman’s vision doesn’t come true.
He even claimed that if season 5 is the last outing, “something went horribly wrong.” Therefore, it looks increasingly likely that the hit superhero IP will continue to have a home on Prime Video for the foreseeable future, and assuming these current plans don’t change, Invincible is poised to smash one of the streaming platform’s most iconic records.
Invincible Going Beyond 7 Seasons Would Make It Prime Video’s Longest-Running Original Show
While seven seasons sounds like a realistic goal for Invincible, Kirkman’s claim that it could venture into an eighth or ninth installment would make it the longest-running original show on Prime Video. Having debuted in 2014, Bosch became one of the platform’s stand-out projects, hence why it was constantly renewed and managed to run for seven seasons before concluding in 2021.
Although the franchise continued, with some of Bosch‘s best characters returning in spinoffs like Bosch: Legacy and Ballard, the original series still holds the record for the Prime Video original with the most seasons. As a result, Invincible is set to break this record and snatch Bosch‘s crown if Kirkman gets his wish, which would be well deserved.
Despite it being a popular comic series, it was hard to envision Invincible being such a big hit when the TV series first premiered in 2021, but with a live-action Invincible movie confirmed and a new fighting game set to be released in 2026, it’s clear the franchise is a true powerhouse and one of the biggest superhero IPs around.
With plenty of story still to adapt and numerous interesting characters to focus on, eight or more seasons also wouldn’t feel forced. Therefore, Invincible earning this record would be justified and make it a huge part of Prime Video’s legacy, which is even more fitting given the show’s previous struggles.
Invincible’s Troubled Past Would Make Its Longevity Even More Impressive
There is no denying that Invincible was met with love and praise when it first hit screens, but despite remaining popular among critics and fans, its production issues did impact the show’s reputation. After a delightful first eight episodes, viewers were eagerly awaiting Invincible‘s return but had to hold out for over two-and-a-half years, which understandably caused some frustration.
An Atom Eve special was released a few months ahead of season 2, but despite the plot and animation being exceptional, it didn’t completely make up for such an agonizing wait. To make matters worse, season 2 went on a mid-season break after just four episodes, taking a further four months before finally premiering part 2.
Fortunately, season 3 was released less than a year after season 2’s conclusion, putting the series on a better path. The series’ return next year should continue this momentum, and Invincible season 5 may fix the release schedule once and for all if it continues giving the audience yearly content, which Kirkman confirmed is the current plan.
Overcoming these early problems was already a massive achievement, but if Invincible goes on to become Prime Video’s longest-running show, it will be a truly remarkable turnaround that highlights just how impressive a job the team has done to put the past behind them and make Invincible one of the best animated projects on the market.
This story originally appeared on Screenrant