Vox Machina Season 4 Premiere Date and Release Schedule

Originally published on May 28, 2026. This article covers the most important information Critical Role fans need to have before watching The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 premiere. 

Critters, rejoice! Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina returns to our screens very, very soon. Of course, there was a large gap between seasons 3 and the upcoming season 4. Titmouse and Critical Role did need ample time to create and perform this stunning animated series.

For that reason, you might be a little rusty on the details. Not to fear. Below, we’re covering the most vital information about Vox Machina — including the premiere date, release schedule, and main character arcs.

When does Vox Machina season 4 premiere?

• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video
• Premiere Date: June 3, 2026
• Release Schedule: Weekly on Wednesdays
• Number of Season 4 Episodes: 12
• Total Number of Episodes: 48

As with previous seasons, Vox Machina will have a pretty fast-paced schedule. Three episodes drop on June 3, 2026. Each episode is approximately 25 to 30 minutes long — unlike the campaigns themselves, usually clocking in on average anywhere between 2 to 5 hours per episode.

After the initial premiere, three Vox Machina episodes will air weekly on Wednesdays on Prime. Season 4 concludes with a total of 12 episodes. That means there’s only four weeks, or a month, of new Vox Machina content this time around. But don’t worry! You can catch up on The Mighty Nein season 1 in the meantime.

Vox Machina season 4 voice cast

• Laura Bailey as Vex
• Taliesin Jaffe as Percy
• Ashley Johnson as Pike
• Matthew Mercer as Trinket the bear, among others
• Liam O’Brien as Vax
• Marisha Ray as Keyleth
• Sam Riegel as Scanlan
• Travis Willingham as Grog
• Indira Varma as Allura Vysoren
• Wayne Brady as Taryon Darrington
• Sunil Malhotra as Shaun Gilmore
• Kevin Michael Richardson as TBA
• Debra Wilson as TBA
• Tom Cardy as TBA

Main character arcs:

Keyleth completed three out of four of the elements required for her Aramente. She will embark on her final test when visiting the water Ashari in season 4. Vax continues to serve the Matron of Ravens after making a compact with her to save his twin sister from death. Meanwhile, Vex has found tentative peace after defeating her dragon foes. She instead focuses on family matters as well as her relationship with Percy — who was resurrected after a grueling battle with the demon Orthax. Together, Percy and Vex went to Whitestone at the end of season 3.

Additionally, Pike and Grog decided to remain as best buddy adventurers. Meanwhile, Scanlan decided to pause his life of shenanigans. Spending quality time with his daughter Kaylie, Scanlan left a flamboyant hole to fill. That role will fall to none other than Taryon Darrington and his mechanical companion Doty. All of Vox Machina as well as their allies have separated for months, but these unlikely heroes will reunite when a new threat emerges in Exandria.

Who is the Whispered One?

• Season 4 Primary Antagonist: The Whispered One
• Previous Villains: The Briarwoods, Anna Ripley, the demon Orthox, and the Chroma Conclave

Supposedly, heroes slayed The Whispered One centuries before the Calamity. He ascended to Iichdom — but, crucially, his hand and eye remained behind on the mortal plane. There, the once all-powerful archmage amassed followers into a cult. Among those most devoted to The Whispered One are the Briarwoods, the Remnants, Riskel Daxio of the Council of Tal’Dorei, and Professor Anders of Whitestone.

These intense followers seek to resurrect the Undying King. The cliffhanger at the end of season 3 reveals their success. Now, this patron of dark knowledge and secrets gains strength in order to destroy the world. It will undoubtedly be a challenge for our favorite adventurers. But when have they ever really had an easy time saving everything and everyone that exists?

Are you looking forward to The Legend of Vox Machina season 4? Get excited with other Critters at side.show/geekgroup or in the Sideshow Social Network. And as always, don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!