Overview
- Jamie Lee Curtis said in recent red-carpet interviews and a February Instagram post that the upcoming fifth season will be the show’s last.
- Deadline and multiple outlets report sources have confirmed the series will conclude with Season 5, while FX and Hulu have not issued on-the-record confirmation.
- Production on the new season is underway in and around Chicago, with a premiere expected later in 2026 based on the show’s past release pattern.
- The series was renewed for a fifth season in July 2025 after seasons three and four were filmed back-to-back to accommodate the cast’s schedules.
- The Bear has been a major awards winner since its 2022 debut, earning 49 Emmy nominations and 21 wins across its first three seasons.