FX Greenlights Season 5 of ‘The Bear’, Set to Release in 2026

FX has officially renewed the hit series ‘The Bear’ for a fifth season, set to release in 2026. The decision comes just a week after the premiere of the show’s fourth season on June 25. As with previous seasons, the series will stream on Hulu. The news was shared by FX chairman John Landgraf, who emphasized the show’s impressive fan response, which has been reflected in the high viewership numbers for season four. While FX and Hulu have not yet released specific viewing figures for the latest season, past seasons have seen considerable success, with season three spending six weeks in Nielsen’s streaming top 10 and accumulating 4.5 billion viewing minutes. The fourth season continues to explore the lives of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the rest of the crew at The Bear restaurant, as they fight to keep the business afloat under financial pressure. The show features a talented cast, including Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson, with Oliver Platt and Molly Gordon in recurring roles. The renewal reflects the show’s continued success and the strength of its storytelling.