The buzz around The Legend of Vox Machina keeps growing, and with Season 3’s epic dragon battles and heartbreaking losses still fresh, fans are itching for Season 4. This animated gem, born from Critical Role’s Dungeons & Dragons chaos, delivers laughs, tears, and edge-of-your-seat action. With whispers of undead threats and new faces joining the fray, here’s everything known so far about the next chapter—release dates, cast shake-ups, and plot hints that have everyone talking.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Release Date Buzz
Good news hit hard at San Diego Comic-Con 2025: Season 4 is locked in for 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. Following the yearly cadence since the show kicked off in 2022, expect a mid-to-late 2026 premiere—maybe summer or fall, given animation timelines with Titmouse Inc. New York Comic Con 2025 amped things up with jaw-dropping teaser clips that had crowds losing it. Even better? Season 5, the big finale, got the green light too, wrapping up Critical Role’s Campaign 1 with a bang. Meanwhile, The Mighty Nein, the Campaign 2 spin-off, lands November 19, 2025, to keep Exandria alive in the gap.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Cast Updates
The heart of Vox Machina lies with its core crew—Critical Role’s original players bringing their characters to life with unmatched chemistry. They’re all back for Season 4:
- Laura Bailey as Vex’ahlia, the sharp-tongued ranger with a knack for deals.
- Taliesin Jaffe as Percival de Rolo, Whitestone’s brooding tinkerer.
- Ashley Johnson as Pike Trickfoot, the cleric whose faith faces hellish tests.
- Matthew Mercer as Trinket (and more), the bear and master of storytelling.
- Liam O’Brien as Vax’ildan, the rogue tangled in cosmic bargains.
- Marisha Ray as Keyleth, the druid stepping into her power.
- Sam Riegel as Scanlan Shorthalt, the bard whose songs spark chaos and charm.
- Travis Willingham as Grog Strongjaw, the lovable barbarian smashing through life.
The big twist? New voices are crashing the party. Emmy-winner Wayne Brady steps in as Taryon Darrington, a flashy inventor with a robotic pal named Doty. Expect him to stir up trouble (and laughs) with his over-the-top swagger, especially clashing with Grog’s brute vibes or Pike’s no-nonsense grit. NYCC sneak peeks showed Taryon diving into a relic-hunting scheme, and Brady’s improv skills promise pure gold.
More star power joins the mix: Kevin Michael Richardson, Debra Wilson, and Tom Cardy voice mysterious roles—maybe cultists or quirky allies tied to the looming threat. The Whispered One’s voice, the big bad pulling strings, remains a secret, but Sam Riegel’s playful “not Wayne” hint at NYCC only fuels speculation. This lineup feels like a D&D table ready to roll for epic banter.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Plot Details
Season 3 left jaws on the floor—dragons fell, but the cost was brutal. Percy flirted with death, Vax made a soul-shaking deal, and the group’s unity took a hit. Season 4 picks up with the crew scattered across Exandria, chasing personal quests. Think Vex and Percy rebuilding Whitestone’s glory, Keyleth tackling druid trials with Vax nearby, Scanlan sailing with his daughter Kaylie, and Grog and Pike stirring up barroom chaos somewhere rowdy.
The official word? “Heroes scattered on solo journeys must reunite to face a cataclysmic threat darker than ever.” That threat’s The Whispered One, a lich-like terror (think Vecna, Exandria-style) teased since the Briarwood days. NYCC footage showed creepy cults chanting in foggy ruins and Percy’s gadgets sparking against undead horrors. Taryon’s arrival lightens the mood—he’s all bravado, doubting the team until a heist proves his mettle.
The show tweaks the original campaign for tighter storytelling. Solo arcs give characters room to grow before the big reunion, and the lich’s schemes—rituals, cults, world-ending vibes—ramp up the stakes. Fans might see flashbacks, like Kaylie’s mom or Vax’s Raven Queen ties, blending nostalgia with new twists. With Seasons 4 and 5 tackling the full arc, expect cliffhangers that hit like a fumbled saving throw.