Hold onto your capes, Young Justice fans. After years of rumors, the fan-favorite superhero series is finally returning for a third season.
Young Justice, which featured the adventures of the teenage proteges of the Justice League heroes, aired two seasons on Cartoon Network between 2011 and 2013. Fans have been clamoring for a third season since, and rumors have flown recently about the prospects of a third season. Now those rumors have come true.
According to a press release from DC Comics, Warner Bros. Animation has begun production of Young Justice season 3. This new season “promises new twists, turns and dangerous new threats for the team, but most importantly, the opportunity for fans to finally continue the adventures of some of their favorite Super Heroes.”
“The affection that fans have had for Young Justice, and their rallying cry for more episodes, has always resonated with us,” said Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation. “We are excited to bring the show back for this loyal fanbase and to provide an opportunity for new viewers to discover this excellent series.”
The press release also included a teaser poster for the new season:
The show’s creators, Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman, will be back for the new season.
The synopsis reads:
In “Young Justice,” the teenage Super Heroes of the DC Universe come of age in a world of super powers, Super-Villains and super secrets. Used strategically as the secret covert weapon of the Justice League, Nightwing, Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and a host of others strive to prove to their legendary mentors, as well as to themselves, that they have what it takes to be heroes.
Further details are being kept under wraps for now, including when and where the new season will air.
If you need to catch up on the first two seasons of Young Justice, they are currently available on Netflix.