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The Bear Quietly Releases ‘Gary,’ a Surprise Prequel on Disney+ and Hulu

The stealth drop tees up the final season with a cast‑written, creator‑directed character study.

Overview

  • The one‑hour special, which appeared Tuesday without notice, is now streaming on Disney+ worldwide and on Hulu in the U.S.
  • Disney+/Hulu kept the release hidden from usual menus and highlights, and viewers need to search for “Gary” to find it.
  • Set before the main series, the episode follows Richie and Mikey on a drive to Gary, Indiana, and explores their complicated bond without revealing plot turns.
  • Ebon Moss‑Bachrach and Jon Bernthal co‑wrote the episode, and series creator Christopher Storer directed it.
  • The special serves as a bridge to the fifth and final season expected in late June, with the show returning after multiple Emmy wins and no exact premiere date yet.