Lupin part 4: Release date speculation and latest news

Not only will the news of another instalment delight fans, but also the fact that with its series renewal, production has been confirmed as having already kicked off.

With production currently underway in Paris, Omar Sy is back in the iconic leading role with a teaser snippet showing Sy's Assane Diop hiding out in the Eiffel Tower.

The teaser shows iconic stills from previous seasons, opening with the fact that "the ending will surprise you" possibly hinting at the end of the series in general.

Following part 3's dramatic conclusion, fans certainly hoped for more Lupin and the door was definitely left open for more. But now with the official green light, what could happen in part 4 and when could it land on our screens?

Read on for everything you need to know about Lupin part 4.

Has Lupin been renewed for part 4?

Yes! The series has officially been renewed for season 4 by Netflix after years of speculation about the show's future.

On the announcement of part 4, series star Omar Sy said: “I often say that Lupin is an extraordinary plaything. I find great joy in it every time.

“Together with Netflix, Carrousel, and Gaumont, we’ve invested the time needed to raise our ambitions and deliver even more surprises and enjoyment, both for us and the audience. The fresh energy from Carrousel Studios aligns perfectly with this vision. I’m eager to share the new episodes with as many people as possible.”

Lupin part 4 potential release date: When could it air?

Both parts 1 and 2 aired in 2021, with part 3 landing on the streamer more than two years later in October 2023.

Seeing as Lupin part 4 has just been announced and gone into production, it already means there's quite the gap between seasons but we could possibly be seeing the new series land sometime in 2026.

Watch this space for updates.

Lupin part 4 potential cast: Who could return?

Omar Sy is returning as Assane Diop but as of now, no other casting details have been confirmed.

The rest of the cast includes:

• Ludivine Sagnier as Claire, his ex-girlfriend and Raoul's mother
• Etan Simon as Raoul, Assane and Claire's son
• Antoine Gouy as Benjamin Ferel, Assane's closest friend
• Soufiane Guerrab as detective Youssef Guedira
• Shirine Boutella as lieutenant detective Sofia Belkacem

We'd also expect young Assane and Claire to feature once again, played by Mamadou Haidara and Ludmilla Makowski respectively, as well as Fargass Assandé as Assane's late father Babakar.

We met Assane's mother Mariama for the first time in part 3, played in her older years by Naky Sy Savané and in 1998 by Seyna Kane, and we'd expect the character to play a role in part 4 also.

And in HUGE news, big bad Hubert Pellegrini (Hervé Pierre) returned in the final moments of part 4 (more on that in a moment), which means he will undoubtedly return in the next chapter to wreak havoc once again.

Lupin part 4 plot: What could happen?

As part 3 drew to a close, Assane stayed true to his word and handed himself in to Guedira, who in turn ensured that his letter was delivered to Claire, Ben was released from prison, and his cell was stocked with Lupin books.

But there was one final twist in the tale.

A guard appeared and handed him an envelope from his "neighbour", which contained a photograph of Assane as a boy holding a copy of The Cagliastro's Revenge.

It was in that moment that he knew: Hubert Pellegrini, who framed his late father for stealing a diamond necklace that belonged to Marie Antoinette, had returned.

"It's a very open ending, and it's obviously left with lots to explore and lots of questions about who was behind what and how did this all happen," Kay told RadioTimes.com. "It's the equivalent of, 'What we've just been through for seven hours, is that really what just happened?' Which feels good.

"And it's quite a soft question, it's a bit of a haunting. You're like, 'Hang on a sec.' It's a great place to end the season."

Kay went on to say that Pellegrini will return if season 4 gets the nod, adding: "For me, there's no question that Pellegrini is behind something there. It would be wrong to suggest he is if he's not. Nothing happens by accident in Lupin.

"Assane Diop has lots of enemies but he's only got one arch enemy. And that [having him return] was building the legacy of that central antagonism that comes out of Hubert Pellegrini."

Kay didn't want to give anything away about what direction the story will go next, but the team "definitely know what's going on", with Kay adding: "We've got very strong instincts around what's really true. It's a bit irresponsible to pop those [big moments] in unless you've got a good plan. The thing about writing Lupin is you want to box yourself right into a corner, but you've got to have the escape route, otherwise it's completely haywire.

"We do know what we are not saying."

Is there a trailer for Lupin part 4?

Not yet! There is a brief teaser which you can find at the top of this article but seeing as the series has just gone into production, we can expect any new footage coming our way sooner rather than later.

As for the official trailer, that's likely to arrive in the month leading up to the premiere.

Lupin parts 1- 3 are streaming now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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