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Invincible Gets Early Season 6 Renewal, Jack Quaid Joins Cast
6/25/2026, 12:54:47 PM
Season 6 Renewal and New Casting Announced at Annecy
At Prime Video’s first Studio Focus Panel at the Annecy International Animation Festival, executive producer Robert Kirkman announced that *Invincible* has been renewed for a sixth season before season 5 airs, and that Jack Quaid will voice the new character Gravitator/Chris in season 5.
Background & Context
*Invincible* adapts Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley’s 2003 comic. The Prime Video series launched in 2023, now has four seasons; season 4 was the most-watched, reaching top-10 in over 50 territories and garnering >7 billion TikTok views.
Key Figures & Groups
Robert Kirkman serves as creator, executive producer and co-showrunner; Melissa Wolfe is Prime Video’s head of animation; Jack Quaid joins the cast; Skybound Animation produces the series for Prime Video.
Data & Statistics
Season 4 entered the top-10 in >50 territories, became the most-watched season, and the series logged >7 billion TikTok views. Seasons 2-4 hold a perfect 100 % Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Why It Matters / Impact
The early renewal makes *Invincible* Prime Video’s longest-running original animated series, matching Netflix’s *BoJack Horseman*. Adding Quaid, known from *The Boys*, showcases cross-property casting and reflects confidence in the fanbase and the planned seven-to-nine-season comic adaptation.
Official Statements & Responses
Kirkman credited fan enthusiasm and the creative team for the renewal; Wolfe said the news shows Prime Video’s expanding animation ambition.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Reports vary on season 5’s release—some say February-April 2027, others a broader 2027 window—while one source lists season 6 for 2028; no official dates confirmed.
Quotes
- “One of the biggest rewards of building *Invincible* over the years has been witnessing how new audiences continue to connect with these characters and this world, almost 25 years after its creation.” — Robert Kirkman, Creator & Executive Producer
- “This renewal is as much a testament to the passion of our fans as it is to the talented teams bringing the series to life, including longtime supervising directors Shaun O’Neill and Dan Duncan, who have done so much behind the scenes to make *Invincible* a success.” — Robert Kirkman
- “Prime Video held its first Studio Focus Panel at Annecy which is a milestone for us, and the announcements we shared today reflect the scale of our ambition.” — Melissa Wolfe, Head of Animation, Prime Video
- “Renewing ‘Invincible’ for a sixth season, bringing ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ back this summer, and developing bold new titles like ‘Wytches’ and ‘Lore Olympus’ are the kinds of stories that prove animation isn’t a genre, it’s a canvas. We’re building a home where the best creators in the world want to tell their biggest stories.” — Melissa Wolfe
What’s Next
Season 5 is slated for a 2027 debut, with final animation work underway. Season 6 will follow when the team deems the story ready, keeping the series on track toward the planned multi-season arc.
