# The Umbrella Academy (2019–2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-umbrella-academy/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 85% |
| Creator | Steve Blackman |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama |
| Seasons | 4 (36 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Umbrella Academy (2019–2024) is a Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama series created by Steve Blackman, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (89%), audience ratings (87%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (8.5/10), and fan ratings (85%) across 4 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Dysfunctional superhero siblings, time travel, and soundtrack-forward set pieces — comic-book pulp that found a huge Netflix audience.

## Synopsis

Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.

## Cast

Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, David Castañeda, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Colm Feore

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Umbrella Academy worth watching?**
Yes — The Umbrella Academy earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 89%, audience 87%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 8.5/10, and fan 85%. Dysfunctional superhero siblings, time travel, and soundtrack-forward set pieces — comic-book pulp that found a huge Netflix audience.

**Why is The Umbrella Academy so highly rated?**
The Umbrella Academy scores 85% because all five independent sources agree: critics 89%, audiences 87%, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and fan ratings 85%. Dysfunctional superhero siblings, time travel, and soundtrack-forward set pieces — comic-book pulp that found a huge Netflix audience. See the full breakdown on the The Umbrella Academy series page.

**Is The Umbrella Academy on Prime Video?**
No — The Umbrella Academy is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is The Umbrella Academy on Netflix?**
Yes — The Umbrella Academy is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did The Umbrella Academy come out?**
The Umbrella Academy first aired in 2019 and ran through 2024 (2019–2024). Created by Steve Blackman; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of The Umbrella Academy are there?**
The Umbrella Academy has 4 seasons across 36 episodes (2019–2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Umbrella Academy?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Umbrella Academy’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Umbrella Academy?**
The Umbrella Academy streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Umbrella Academy?**
The Umbrella Academy stars Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, and others. Created by Steve Blackman.

**How many episodes are in The Umbrella Academy?**
The Umbrella Academy has 36 episodes across 4 seasons (2019–2024).

**What is The Umbrella Academy about?**
Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.

**Who created The Umbrella Academy?**
The Umbrella Academy was created by Steve Blackman. It is a action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, drama series from United States, primarily in English.

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