Is 'The Bear' Ending? Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Revealing Season 5 Update Meaghan DarwishWed, February 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM UTC 0 Jamie Lee Curtis and Abby Elliott in 'The Bear' Season 3 FX [Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Bear Season 4.] The Bear's fourth season arrived in June 2025, and it seems that Season 5 could continue to keep pace with previous summer release slates as star Jamie Lee Curtis hints at a filming wrap for the latest chapter.
Is 'The Bear' Ending? Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Revealing Season 5 Update
Meaghan DarwishWed, February 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM UTC
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Abby Elliott in 'The Bear' Season 3 - FX
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Bear Season 4.]
The Bear's fourth season arrived in June 2025, and it seems that Season 5 could continue to keep pace with previous summer release slates as star Jamie Lee Curtis hints at a filming wrap for the latest chapter.
But will Season 5 also be the show's last? The Oscar-winning performer who plays Berzatto matriarch Donna seems to hint at that possibility, although no official announcements have been made. The FX original, which has streamed exclusively on Hulu since 2022, was renewed for Season 5 on July 1, 2025, guaranteeing that the loose ends left in the Season 4 finale will be addressed.
While details about Season 5 are minimal at the moment, the latest teases offer additional insight. Below, we're breaking down everything fans about The Bear's forthcoming chapter, ranging from the cast to a potential premiere window. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for more on The Bear as Season 5's arrival approaches.
Is The Bear Season 5 the show's last?
"FINISHED STRONG! Surrounded by an extraordinary crew and group of writers and producers and scene partners on the show that Chris Storer created, completing the story of this extraordinary family that we have all fallen in love with. Got to finish it out with my baby Berzatto bear, @lilcutieforever @thebearfx," Jamie Lee Curtis wrote on Instagram alongside an image of herself and Abby Elliott on set. This seemingly confirms The Bear will wrap its run with Season 5, but stay tuned for official confirmation.
When will The Bear Season 5 premiere?
No premiere date for The Bear Season 5 has been set at this time. All 10 episodes of The Bear Season 4 began streaming on Hulu on Wednesday, June 25, at 8/7c. It followed in the footsteps of past seasons, which have been released on the final week of June each year since 2022. If Season 5 follows the same pattern, it's possible that the latest episodes could arrive in the summer of 2026, but stay tuned for an official announcement.
What has been said about The Bear's Season 5 renewal?
FX said that The Bear Season 4 had impressive viewership in the first week since its release, although it didn't share any viewership data outside of the season's 85% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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"The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide, and their response to this season — as seen through incredibly high viewership — has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons," said FX chairman John Landgraf. "Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast, and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story."
Who would star in The Bear Season 5?
We can't imagine The Bear would carry on without its main crew, which includes Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Matty Matheson, and Abby Elliott, among several other ensemble favorites like Jon Bernthal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Oliver Platt, and Gillian Jacobs, to name a few. Elliott and Curtis's roles were confirmed by Curtis, but stay tuned for an official update when FX shares details about The Bear Season 5.
Jeremy Allen White in 'The Bear' Season 4
What would The Bear Season 5 be about?
As viewers who tuned into Season 4 already know, [Spoiler] Carmy (White) revealed to Sydney (Ayo) and Richie (Moss-Bachrach) that he'll step away from the kitchen as he plans to retire, leaving the titular restaurant in their hands alongside his sister Natalie (Elliott). We'd imagine that Season 5 would explore how the restaurant would function without Carmy and see how he discovers his identity outside of the culinary world.
Who would make The Bear Season 5?
The Bear's currently helmed by creator, writer, and director Christopher Storer, who executive produces the show alongside Josh Senior, Joanna Calo, Cooper Wehde, Tyson Binder, Matty Matheson, Hiro Murai, and Rene Gube. Meanwhile, Courtney Storer has served as a co-executive producer and culinary producer on the show produced by FX Productions. We'd expect most, if not all, of this team to return.
Stay tuned for any updates, and let us know if you want to see the show back for Season 5 in the comments section below.
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Published: February 19, 2026 at 06:00AM on Source: PRIME TIME
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