The dark fantasy series Overlord has gone four seasons and a movie without slowing down, and fans have been waiting for Season 5 since Season 4 ended in September 2022. Here's everything that's actually known as of November 2026, what's only rumour, and what the next season is likely to adapt.
Is Overlord Season 5 Confirmed?
Not officially. As of November 2026, Kadokawa and Studio Madhouse have not announced Season 5, and there is no trailer, key visual or release date. AnimeJapan 2026 came and went without an Overlord announcement.
What does exist is a rumour: in September 2024, industry leaker Sugoi Lite reported that Season 5 had been greenlit. That report has been repeated widely, but it has never been confirmed by anyone involved in the production. Treat any site calling Season 5 "officially confirmed" with caution.
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When Could Overlord Season 5 Release?
The gaps between seasons have been long and uneven:
- Season 1: 2015
- Seasons 2 and 3: 2018
- Season 4: July–September 2022
- The Sacred Kingdom (movie): 2024
For comparison, Season 4 was announced in May 2021 and aired about 14 months later. If Season 5 were announced today, a similar schedule would put it in 2027 at the earliest. A late-2026 premiere, which many older articles predicted, is no longer realistic without an announcement.
Why Is It Taking So Long?
The main reason is source material. Author Kugane Maruyama has said the light novel series will end with Volume 18, and Volumes 17 and 18 have not been published yet. Madhouse has historically waited for enough finished volumes before starting a new season, so the anime is likely to follow the release of those final books.
What Will Season 5 Adapt?
Seasons 1–4 adapted light novel Volumes 1–11 and Volume 14, and The Sacred Kingdom movie covered Volumes 12 and 13. That leaves:
- Volumes 15 and 16: the Half-Elf God-kin arc, the most likely starting point for Season 5, focused on Nazarick's moves against the Elf Country.
- Volumes 17 and 18: the final volumes, which a later season (or a longer Season 5) could use to conclude the story once they're published.
Note that the fall of the Re-Estize Kingdom and the Dragon Kingdom's plea for help were already covered in Season 4, so they won't be part of Season 5.
Returning Cast
No cast has been announced, but the main Japanese voice actors are expected to return:
- Satoshi Hino as Ainz Ooal Gown
- Yumi Hara as Albedo
- Sumire Uesaka as Shalltear Bloodfallen
- Masayuki Katou as Demiurge
- Kenta Miyake as Cocytus
In the English dub, Chris Guerrero (Ainz) and Elizabeth Maxwell (Albedo) are expected to return. The Half-Elf God-kin arc introduces new characters, so expect new cast announcements alongside any trailer.
Where to Watch Overlord While You Wait
All four seasons are streaming on Crunchyroll, and Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom joined Crunchyroll's library in April 2025. Season 5 is expected to stream there too once it's announced.
If you can't wait for the anime, the light novels already cover the Half-Elf God-kin arc in Volumes 15 and 16. Reading them is the only way to find out what happens next right now.
The Bottom Line
- Confirmed: nothing yet. No official announcement, trailer or date.
- Rumoured: a 2024 greenlight report that has never been confirmed.
- Most likely: an announcement once the final light novels are out, with a premiere in 2027 or later.
We'll update this article as soon as Kadokawa or Madhouse makes an announcement.