Assane Diop is back. Lupin Part 4, the new chapter of Netflix’s French heist series starring Omar Sy, premieres on Friday, October 23, 2026. All eight episodes will be available at once in India and worldwide. It is the first new Lupin in just over three years, after Part 3 in October 2023. This time the story turns the gentleman thief into a suspect in crimes he says he did not commit.
At a glance
- Lupin Part 4 premieres on Netflix on October 23, 2026, with all eight episodes released together.
- Omar Sy returns as Assane Diop and is also co-showrunner with Louis Leterrier.
- A copycat calling himself Lupin targets several museums at once, and Assane, in prison, must break out to clear his name.
The story so far, in three parts
Lupin is inspired by Arsène Lupin, the gentleman burglar created by French writer Maurice Leblanc. Assane treats Leblanc’s books as a playbook for his own schemes. Netflix’s own recap describes the arc:
| Part | Released | Episodes | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 8 January 2021 | 5 | A Louvre heist targets the Marie Antoinette necklace that Assane’s late father was framed for stealing. Assane sets out to expose the powerful Hubert Pellegrini. |
| Part 2 | 11 June 2021 | 5 | Assane exposes Pellegrini at a charity concert. Pellegrini and Commissioner Dumont are arrested, and Assane escapes. |
| Part 3 | 5 October 2023 | 7 | Assane steals the Black Pearl, fakes his own death and saves his estranged mother. He then gives himself up to protect his family. |
| Part 4 | 23 October 2026 | 8 | A copycat Lupin, a prison escape and a manhunt. |
Release dates for the first three parts are from the series’ public release history; the Part 4 date and episode count are from Netflix.
What Part 4 is about
Netflix’s synopsis picks up four years after Part 3. Assane is still in prison and wants to serve his sentence. Then a mysterious announcement signed “Lupin” warns that several museums will be robbed at the same time. The thefts go ahead despite tighter security. Assane denies any role, but the evidence points to him. A camera even shows him inside a museum during a robbery in which Captain Belkacem is seriously injured. To prove his innocence and unmask the impostor, he has to escape and become Lupin again.
The premise turns the show’s usual pattern around. In earlier parts, Assane planned the trick and the audience watched him pull it off. Now someone else is using his methods and his name. The Week described the new tone as darker and more personal, with more psychological battles. It also reported that Pellegrini, Assane’s old enemy, returns in an important role. Netflix’s synopsis does not mention him, so treat that as a report rather than an official plot point.
Who is in it
Netflix lists the cast as Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard. Returning viewers will know most of them. Based on Netflix and The Week:
- Ludivine Sagnier returns as Claire, a central figure in Assane’s family life since Part 1.
- Antoine Gouy returns as Benjamin, Assane’s friend and accomplice.
- Soufiane Guerrab returns as Youssef Guédira, the police inspector from earlier parts.
- Shirine Boutella returns as Sofia Belkacem, a lieutenant in earlier parts and now the captain hurt in the new heists.
- Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard are new. Netflix has not yet described their roles.
Behind the camera
The series was created by George Kay with François Uzan. For Part 4, Netflix credits Omar Sy and Louis Leterrier as showrunners, with Marie Roussin, Florent Meyer and Tigran Rosine also involved. The season is produced by Gaumont with Carrousel Studios. What’s on Netflix reported that the episodes were directed by Edouard Salier, Everardo Gout and Hugo Gélin. It also said the season was filmed in Paris from May 2025, with outdoor set pieces in the city, before wrapping in September 2025. The Week said the following year went into editing, visual effects and the heist sequences, which explains the long gap.
Sy has been clear about why he keeps coming back. “I often say that Lupin is an extraordinary plaything,” he told Netflix. “I find great joy in it every time.”
Why a French show draws a global audience
Lupin was an early example of a non-English series becoming a worldwide streaming hit. In January 2021, Netflix said the first part was on course to be watched by 70 million member households in its first 28 days, Fox News reported. Citing Deadline, it added that this was ahead of Bridgerton and The Queen’s Gambit. Netflix counted a household as a viewer if it watched at least two minutes, so the number shows reach rather than people who finished the season. The show was later nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series.
For Indian viewers, the show’s mix of heists, family drama and a hero fighting a powerful system is familiar from Hindi and South Indian thrillers. The original dialogue is French, so check the audio and subtitle menu in the app for the option you prefer.
Before you press play
- Catch up first: Parts 1 to 3 are on Netflix. Part 4 starts directly after the Part 3 ending, with Assane in prison, so watch at least the last two episodes of Part 3 first.
- Time: Netflix has not published a separate release time for Part 4. If it is not showing in your app, try refreshing later in the day.
- Same day, other picks: Business Today’s October 23 list also includes Manoj Bajpayee’s crime thriller Gajab Raat on Netflix. We covered its title change and premiere date earlier.
Netflix has not said whether Part 4 will be the last. With the story built around Assane’s freedom and the identity of the impostor, the finale should show whether the series is ending here or setting up another chapter.
Sources
- Netflix Tudum: Lupin Part 4 release date, photos and news
- The Week: Lupin Part 4 release date, cast and what to expect (1 Sep 2026)
- What’s on Netflix: Lupin Season 4 wraps filming (16 Sep 2025)
- Business Today: October 23 OTT watchlist (23 Oct 2026)
- Fox News: Netflix’s Lupin projected to outperform Queen’s Gambit and Bridgerton (19 Jan 2021)
- Wikipedia: Lupin (French TV series), release history
Drafted with AI assistance; fact-checked and edited by Ajay Mahawar, Taaza Khabar.
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