School Warrior season 3

School Warrior
Season 3
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Showrunner	Freddie Goodwin
Starring	Asa Butterfield Hailee Steinfeld Noah Jupe Madelaine Petsch Margot Robbie Melissa Barrera Jacob Tremblay
No. of episodes	20
Release
Original network	HBO Max
Original release	October 16, 2026 (2026-10-16) – present
Season chronology

The third season of the Australian television series School Warrior, which is based on original material of a costumed school speedster who saves his home town Midvale. The season is produced by Freddie Goodwin who also serves as the showrunner. The season premiered on October 16, 2026 and will release a new episode each week.

The season was announced on March 2025. Filming for the season began in November 2025 and concluded in July 2026.

Episodes

Main article: List of School Warrior episodes

Season three is broken into three "Graphic Novel" storyline arcs, known as the first, second and third graphic novels respectively.

School Warrior season 3 episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code	AUS viewers (millions)
Graphic Novel #1: Terminal Velocity
19	1	"Pulled Apart"	Freddie Goodwin	Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene	October 16, 2026 (2026-10-16)	T37.01301	1.69
Three months after Hunter Zoloman's defeat, Miles Porter continues his role as Velocity, balancing his duties as a hero with the challenges of fatherhood. Kendra Vale steps back from her role at the Daily Planet, assigning Jason Smith to lead the team of reporters, including Sophia Cruz and Linda Park, who now uses her investigative skills for positive impact. Captain Jack Wells begins working on an initiative to officially integrate Velocity as part of the Midvale City Police Department (MCPD). Meanwhile, Dr. Alana Cross reassures Miles and Kendra that their daughter, Grace Porter, shows no signs of meta-human abilities and is a healthy baby. During a routine crime intervention, Miles experiences an uncontrollable outburst of speed connected to the Speed Force. The mysterious return of Lila Vance, previously killed by Victor Blackthorn, adds to the intrigue as she reveals no memory of how she was resurrected. While investigating the disturbance, Miles is pulled into the Speed Force, where he encounters Doctor Alchemy, a powerful adversary who blames Miles for his imprisonment and vows vengeance. After narrowly escaping, Miles warns his team of the impending threat. Lila, now reunited with Kendra, expresses gratitude for her belief in her before her untimely death.
20	2	"The Vanishing Point"	Freddie Goodwin	Jackson Greene	October 23, 2026 (2026-10-23)	T37.01302	1.65
Miles discovers that Doctor Alchemy is the source of the Speed Force's instability and devises a plan to stop the disruptions without releasing him. Meanwhile, Kendra struggles with her new role as a mother, feeling inadequate, but receives much-needed encouragement from Dr. Cross. Lila confronts Miles about her revival without powers, expressing feelings of uselessness, but Miles reassures her of her value beyond abilities. Alchemy manages to open a portal from within the Speed Force, escaping captivity and summoning a meta-human, only to consume their powers and flee before Miles can stop him. As the team investigates, they uncover Alchemy's ultimate goal: to consume endless meta-human powers and elevate his strength. Alchemy unmasks himself, revealing his true identity as Albert Desmond.
21	3	"Speed Demon"	Orion Kestrel	Benjamin Knowles	October 30, 2026 (2026-10-30)	T37.01303	1.63
A few moments after Reverse-Velocity took Kendra hostage, Emily Styles was secretly abducted by Doctor Alchemy, a fact unknown to the rest of the team. In the present, Emily returns to the group, emotionally distraught and blaming Miles for failing to prevent her capture. Meanwhile, at the Daily Planet, Jason convinces Kendra to return to her reporting duties, prompting the team to refocus on their respective tasks. Alchemy launches an attack on the MCPD, using his enhanced powers to force Wells to summon Velocity. Miles arrives to confront Alchemy, engaging in a fierce battle that ends with Alchemy threatening to destroy the Speed Force to ensure his freedom. Just as Miles is nearly defeated, Emily intervenes, using advanced technology to send Alchemy away and reconcile with Miles. Kendra enlists Jason, Sophia, and Linda to investigate a shadowy organization operating in Midvale City but discovers that exposing them may be more difficult than anticipated. Meanwhile, Alchemy approaches Emily, sowing seeds of doubt about her trust in the team and offering her a chance to join his crusade. Emily, however, rejects his offer. Jason begins working on blueprints for a new Steel suit as the team prepares for the challenges ahead.
22	4	"Anchored"	Finnian Hawke	Benjamin Knowles & Homer Gutierrez	November 6, 2026 (2026-11-06)	T37.01304	1.61
Alchemy launches a coordinated attack on the team in their homes, forcing them to retreat to their home base for safety. Miles begins experiencing debilitating pain and losing control of his powers, while Alchemy gains access to speedster abilities. Emily confesses that Alchemy approached her with an offer to join him, which she rejected. Using his growing strength, Alchemy opens a portal to the Speed Force, summoning several metahumans whose powers he consumes to further amplify his abilities. Meanwhile, Linda and Jason confront Jackson Tate, uncovering his secret development of technology designed to strip metahumans of their abilities. Tate reveals his justification: a desire to protect Midvale City at any cost. He also admits to facilitating Alchemy's escape from the Speed Force, hoping Alchemy would eliminate Velocity. Despite Jason contacting Wells to have Tate arrested, the lack of sufficient evidence forces the authorities to release him.
23	5	"The Sacrifice"	Celeste Starfall	Wilma Zimmerman	November 13, 2026 (2026-11-13)	T37.01305	TBD
Miles discovers that to defeat Alchemy and restore stability to the Speed Force, he must enter it and sacrifice a portion of his speed. Initially reluctant, he ultimately agrees, reducing his abilities but preventing the Speed Force from collapsing. Meanwhile, Tate attacks Jason, who debuts a non-lethal upgrade to his Steel suit during their battle. Jason manages to fend off Tate, who escapes, but gains praise from MCPD officers for his new technology. Upon returning from the Speed Force, Miles confronts an overpowered Alchemy, whose rampant consumption of metahuman abilities leaves him unstable. In their climactic battle, Miles manages to overpower and defeat Alchemy, resulting in the villain's death. With the threat eliminated, Jason shares his plans to further protect Midvale City, Kendra finds newfound confidence as a mother, and the team celebrates their hard-fought victory. Dr. Cross confirms that Miles will no longer experience the painful visions tied to the Speed Force.
Interlude I
24	6	"Reflections of Earth Prime"	Mira Silverleaf	Georgiana Valentine	March 12, 2027 (2027-03-12)	T37.01306	TBD
25	7	"The Man in the Mirror"	Sara Case	Sara Case	March 19, 2027 (2027-03-19)	T37.01307	TBD
Graphic Novel #2
26	8	"Unstoppable"	TBA	TBA	March 26, 2027 (2027-03-26)	T37.01308	TBD
27	9	"Speed of Fear"	TBA	TBA	April 2, 2027 (2027-04-02)	T37.01309	TBD

Cast and characters

Main

• Asa Butterfield as Miles Porter / Velocity and Bartho Porter / Reverse-Velocity
• Hailee Steinfeld as Kendra Vale
• Noah Jupe as Jason Smith
• Emma Myers as Emily Styles
• John Boyega as Detective Wells
• Madelaine Petsch as Lila Vance
• Margot Robbie as Dr. Alana Cross
• Melissa Barrera as Sophia Cruz
• Jacob Tremblay as Jackson Tate
• Malese Jow as Linda Park

Recurring/Guest/Other

• Tom Felton as Albert Desmond / Doctor Alchemy
• Jordan Fisher as Bart Allen / Impulse

Production

Development

In March 2025, Netflix renewed the series for a third season with 20 episodes. The series was originally intended to conclude with the second season without having a third season, however HBO Max had the series renewed after buying rights to it and ordered a season that will have 20 episodes.

Writing

When Goodwin wrote the second season, he wrote it as a final season. After he found out the series was revived and renewed for a third season, with a much larger 20 episode order, Goodwin decided to keep the second season as it is and just focus on telling a story with any future season. He announced that the third season would be split up into mini storyline arcs called "Graphic Novels", and would feature small "interlude" filler episodes between each.

Discussing the events of the first graphic novel, Goodwin said the villain would be very powerful, but not the strongest villain of the season. Goodwin announced that the Reverse-Velocity would return in the season at some point and would play a "vital role" in the story. Goodwin confirmed Bart Allen's return at some point too.

Release

The season premiered on October 16, 2026, and will conclude in mid-2027.