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The clock above counts down to The Bear Season 5 in June 2026, FX and Hulu's Emmy-winning Chicago kitchen drama, with all episodes streaming on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally.
The Bear Season 5 continues Christopher Storer's FX-on-Hulu drama, which has dominated the Comedy Series category at the Primetime Emmys since its 2022 debut. FX and Hulu have the season targeted for a June 2026 launch, in line with the show's annual June drop pattern. Storer continues as creator and showrunner alongside Joanna Calo as co-showrunner.
The series follows Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto and his team running The Bear, a fine-dining restaurant evolved out of his late brother's Chicago beef shop. Across four seasons, the show has built a sprawling supporting cast, a precise visual signature, and a working knowledge of restaurant operations that critics have repeatedly cited as among the most authentic on television.
Per FX, Jeremy Allen White returns as Carmy alongside Ayo Edebiri as Sydney, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie, Lionel Boyce as Marcus, Liza Colon-Zayas as Tina, and Abby Elliott as Sugar. Reporting indicates Season 5 picks up immediately after the Season 4 finale's pivotal review release, with The Bear's pursuit of a Michelin star as a central narrative engine. Expect long single-take kitchen sequences, holiday-themed standout episodes in the tradition of "Fishes" and "Forks," and the show's hallmark needle-drop soundtrack.
The Bear Season 5 streams on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in international markets where Disney holds the rights. The show has historically dropped all episodes simultaneously for binge viewing rather than a weekly cadence. Season 5 is expected to run between eight and ten episodes, in line with previous seasons.
For other prestige comedy and drama, see the Hacks Season 5 countdown, the Severance Season 3 countdown, and the Abbott Elementary Season 6 countdown. For other FX content, follow the Shogun Season 2 countdown. HBO and prestige-drama fans should also follow the Euphoria Season 3 countdown and the Fallout Season 3 countdown.
When does The Bear Season 5 release? June 2026 on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally. Where can I watch The Bear Season 5? Hulu in the US, Disney+ in supported international markets. Is The Bear Season 5 confirmed? Yes. FX and Hulu have the show locked for 2026. Will The Bear get a Michelin star? That central question is expected to drive Season 5's storyline after Season 4's setup.
