School Warrior season 3
| School Warrior | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
 Promotional poster | |
| Showrunner | Freddie Goodwin |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Release | |
| Original network | HBO Max |
| Original release | October 16, 2026 – 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
Season three is broken into three "Graphic Novel" storyline arcs, known as the first, second and third graphic novels respectively.
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | AUS viewers (millions) | |||||
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| Graphic Novel #1: Terminal Velocity | ||||||||||||
| 19 | 1 | "Pulled Apart" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | October 16, 2026 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | T37.01306 | TBD | |||||
| 25 | 7 | "The Man in the Mirror" | Sara Case | Sara Case | March 19, 2027 | T37.01307 | TBD | |||||
| Graphic Novel #2 | ||||||||||||
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
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.
