FX’s hit series The Bear is officially gearing up for its next season, and fans finally have a concrete update on Season 5. Jeremy Allen White has confirmed when the cast and crew will return to set. Jeremy Allen White reveals when The Bear will start filming for Season 5 The Bear has maintained a consistent annual release pattern since its 2022 premiere, and the latest update suggests that the team is prepared to continue that trend. After months of speculation, White has revealed when production officially begins, offering the clearest indication yet of the show’s expected 2026 return window. White confirmed to Variety that The Bear Season 5 will begin filming at the very start of the new year. When asked when production kicks off, he responded, “Jan. 5 or something like that. Very soon.” The early January start fits the series’ historically fast production cycles. The Bear consistently films and releases new seasons within tight windows. The team shot Season 1 between February and March 2022 and released it in June. They followed the same pattern for Season 2, finishing production in April 2023 and premiering it in June. The team also completed back to back shoots for Seasons 3 and 4 from February to May 2024, which allowed FX and Hulu to keep delivering new seasons in consecutive summers. Based on White’s update, the team expects Season 5 to maintain the show’s established rhythm and likely arrive in June 2026. The series, created by Christopher Storer, quickly became a critical darling after its 2022 premiere, earning 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and turning its core cast into major stars. White leads the ensemble, which also includes Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri, whose profiles have grown significantly through roles across film and television. With cameras set to roll in early January, the team behind The Bear is preparing to get back into the kitchen, ensuring fans will not have to wait long for their next dramatic and emotional serving.
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