Honestly, if you’re like me, you probably spent the last few weeks of 2025 scouring every corner of the internet for a crumb of information regarding Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 3. It’s a wild time to be a Seven Deadly Sins fan. We went from the "animation crisis" of the original series to a sequel that actually looks good, feels fast, and keeps the stakes high. But the cliffhangers? They’re brutal.
The story of Percival and his ragtag group of prophesied world-enders is basically at a boiling point. We’ve seen the fall of Liones, the emergence of the true power of the Life Spirit, and the creeping dread of Arthur’s "Camelot" utopia. If you’re waiting for the next chapter, you’re not alone.
The wait is painful.
Where the Story Stands Right Now
To understand why everyone is losing their minds over Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 3, you have to look at how Season 2 wrapped its run. We left off with the aftermath of the massive clash at Liones. It wasn't just a skirmish; it was a fundamental shift in how the world of Britannia functions. Arthur Pendragon isn't some distant threat anymore. He's actively tearing the world apart to build his vision of a human-only paradise.
Percival’s identity is the big elephant in the room. He isn't just a kid with a weird cape and a "Hope" magic power that grows when people cheer for him. He’s something... else. The revelation that he is a "Life Spirit" inhabiting a human vessel changed everything. It’s dark. It’s weird. It’s exactly what Nakaba Suzuki does best.
Lancelot is still the undisputed MVP of the group, obviously. Watching Ban’s son absolutely wreck high-tier Chaos Knights is a highlight, but even he has limits. The power scaling in the upcoming season is set to go through the roof as the group heads toward the actual gates of Camelot.
The Production Timeline and Release Speculation
Let’s get real about the dates. Telecom Animation Film has been handling the production for the first two seasons. Unlike the mess that happened when A-1 Pictures handed off the original series to Studio Deen, Telecom has actually maintained a consistent, vibrant aesthetic. It’s bright. It’s fluid. It fits the adventurous tone of the manga.
Looking at the current pacing, Season 2 covered a significant chunk of the manga, roughly up to the 120s or 130s in terms of chapters. As of early 2026, the manga is well into the 160s and beyond.
History tells us how this works.
Anime production usually requires a "buffer" of at least 50 to 60 chapters to ensure they don't run into the Fullmetal Alchemist problem of having to invent their own ending. Based on the current serialization speed in Weekly Shonen Magazine, we are looking at a likely late 2026 or early 2027 premiere for Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 3.
Is that a long wait? Yeah. But rushing it is how we get the "static image" fights that ruined the Meliodas vs. Escanor fight years ago. Nobody wants a repeat of that.
What Most People Get Wrong About the Four Knights
There is a common misconception that this is just a "kids' version" of The Seven Deadly Sins.
That's a mistake.
If you’ve read the source material that the third season will cover, you know it gets incredibly grim. We’re talking about the erasure of entire cultures and the psychological breakdown of our main protagonists. Percival’s journey in the upcoming episodes isn't just about getting stronger; it’s about whether he even wants to exist.
Arthur’s motivations are also more nuanced than people give him credit for. He’s a villain, sure. But he’s a villain born out of the absolute trauma of seeing his kingdom destroyed multiple times by gods and demons. Season 3 will dive deeper into the "humanity first" ideology that makes Camelot so terrifyingly seductive to the people of Britannia.
The Cast and New Faces
We can expect the core cast to return. Shou Komura has done an incredible job bringing a certain "clueless but determined" energy to Percival. But the real hype for Season 3 revolves around the older versions of the original Sins.
We’ve seen Meliodas and Ban. We’ve seen bits of King and Diane. But as the search for the remaining Knights intensifies, the cameos stop being cameos and start being pivotal plot points. Gawain’s connection to Escanor's legacy is still a major thread that needs pulling. Tristan, the son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, still hasn't fully reconciled his demonic and angelic halves. These are the character arcs that will define the next 24 episodes.
The Chaos Factor
The "Chaos" power is the wildest wild card in the series. It’s not like "Power Levels" from the old days where you could just look at a number and know who wins. Chaos is reality-warping. It’s unpredictable.
When Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 3 hits screens, expect the visual style to get even more experimental. The environments in Camelot don't obey the laws of physics. We’re talking floating islands, distorted colors, and monsters that look like they stepped out of a fever dream. This puts a massive burden on the animators, which is another reason why the production cycle is taking its time.
Why You Should Re-watch Season 2 Now
If you’re planning on jumping into the new season without a refresher, you’re going to be lost. The lore is getting dense. You need to remember:
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- The specific nature of Varghese’s death and Ironside’s true loyalty.
- The relationship between Guinevere and Lancelot (the "prophecy" stuff is crucial).
- The exact state of the Seven Deadly Sins' current power—many of them are "retired" but still the most powerful beings on the planet.
Actionable Steps for the Fandom
While waiting for the official trailer drop, which will likely happen during a major event like AnimeJapan, there are a few things you can do to stay ahead of the curve.
First, check the official Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse website regularly. They often drop character design sheets months before a trailer. These sheets give away a lot about which manga arcs are being prioritized.
Second, if you can't wait, start the manga at Chapter 128. That’s roughly where the anime leaves off. The art by Nakaba Suzuki is at its peak right now, and the detail in the armor designs alone is worth the price of admission.
Third, keep an eye on Netflix's global scheduling. Since they hold the international streaming rights, there is often a "batch" release model. If you want to avoid spoilers, you’ll need to be ready to binge the moment it drops, or stay off social media, because the manga readers will spoil the massive "traitor" reveal that is coming in the next arc.
The journey to Camelot is finally reaching its peak. Whether Percival can actually kill a "God" like Arthur remains the biggest question in Shonen right now.
Be ready. Britannia is about to change forever.