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The war for Earth is getting intense, and Invasion Season 3 isn’t slowing down. Fans are already counting the days until Episode 9, titled Homecoming, drops on Apple TV+.
The new episode releases on Friday, October 17, 2025, continuing the show’s gripping third season, which began on August 22, 2025. If you’ve been following Mitsuki’s journey through the mysterious Dead Zone, you know things are about to explode.
When does Invasion Season 3 Episode 9 release?
Invasion Season 3, Episode 9 is set to release on October 17, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET, exclusively via Apple TV+. If you've been keeping up with the show, you must know that Season 3 has taken us on a wild rollercoaster ride since it aired on August 22. Each week, the show keeps us hooked by peeling back several layers of its alien drama, blending human emotions with sci-fi drama.
In Season 3's Episode 8, Mitsuki is seen walking deep into the Dead Zone on a mission to nuke the alien clan, but with a sudden twist of events, ending up forming an unexpected bond with a mysterious alien known as the “gardener.”
After being trapped in a cave together, she helps the injured creature, realizing it may not be her enemy. Held incarcerated later, the Infinitas, Mitsuki, finds a way to run away after killing their leader, Carmichael, and continues to go about her journey. In the end, she sees the gardeners helping out one of their own, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about the aliens and herself.
Now, Episode 9 looks set to raise the stakes even further. The show’s creator, Simon Kinberg, has talked about how this season could be compared to a “low-key Avengers” arc, and it’s easy to see why. Episode 9 feels like it could be the point where everything probably starts to come together, or everything might fall apart.
Where to watch and stream the next episode
You can watch Invasion Season 3 exclusively on Apple TV+, as the platform has held the rights to the show since its Season 1 release in 2021.
Apple TV+ subscriptions would cost you a total of $12.99 per month, but if you’re new to the service, there’s also a 7-day free trial that lets you watch the show without any prior commitment.
Right now, all episodes from the 1st and 2nd seasons along with the first eight episodes of Season 3 are available to stream on the platform.
Meet the cast that keeps us glued to the screen
One of the biggest reasons Invasion Season 3 works so well is because of its cast. Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, and Billy Barratt are the cast members who carry forward their emotionally charged arcs.
Shane Zaza and Enver Gjokaj continue to bring depth to the expanding narrative and mythology of the show. Joining them this season is Erika Alexander, who brings fresh energy as one of the new regulars.
The cast’s chemistry is what keeps fans coming back week after week, as they navigate loss, hope, and survival against a world-changing alien invasion.
As Invasion Season 3 gets closer to its finale, Episode 9 comes with the promise of delivering another central point for the Season. With tensions rising, new alliances being formed, and with every character on the edge, Homecoming could be the episode that completely redefines the battle for Earth. So clear your Friday night because this one’s not to be missed.
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Also read: Invasion Season 3 Episode 8 recap: Mitsuki’s uneasy alliance inside the Dead Zone
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