Official trailer released for fifth and final series of FX's The Bear
It's out later this month!
Last updated 13 hours ago
Since its debut on Disney+ in 2022, FX series The Bear has become increasingly popular, with the psychological comedy-drama now boasting four acclaimed series. Starring Jeremy Allen White as lead character Carmy Berzatto, the first season earned a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and went on to win several prestigious awards, including Golden Globes, Primetime Emmys, and People's Choice Awards.
Following the cliffhanger ending of the fourth series, which dropped in June last year, Disney+ have now announced the release date for the fifth and final series, as well as the official trailer.
Will there be more series?
Yes! The Bear has been renewed for a fifth series!
John Landgraf, Chairman of FX, said: "The Bear continues to be a fan favourite worldwide and their response to this season - as seen through incredibly high viewership - has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons. 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."
Although we don't want to give away too many spoilers about the ending to series four, it left fans of the show demanding answers following a cliffhanger ending.
When is The Bear season 5 out?
The fifth and final season of The Bear arrives on Disney+ on 26th June 2026.
What is The Bear about?
Originally streaming on Hulu before landing on Disney+, FX drama The Bear follows Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, a brilliant young fine-dining chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over his late brother’s run-down sandwich shop, The Original Beef of Chicagoland.
As he tries to transform the shop into something greater, Carmy is joined by Sydney, a talented and ambitious sous-chef, and Richie, his volatile 'cousin', as they clash and grow in pursuit of culinary excellence.
The series visits a number of themes as it highlights the high-stress world of restaurant kitchens, including family, grief, legacy and redemption.
What will happen in season 5?
The official synopsis for season five reads: 'The fifth and final season of FX’s The Bear picks up the morning after Sydney Adamu, Richard “Richie” Jerimovich and Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto discover that Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto has quit the food industry, leaving the restaurant to them. With no money, the threat of a sale and a torrential storm in their way, the new partners must band together with the rest of the team to achieve one last service, hoping they’ll finally earn a Michelin star. Ultimately, they learn that what makes a restaurant “perfect” might not be the food, but the people'.
Is there a trailer?
The official trailer for season five was released on Monday 8th June, check it out below:
How many series?
There's so far four series of The Bear, with each arriving in June over the last four years.
Series one: 23rd June 2022
Series two: 22nd June 2023
Series three: 26th June 2024
Series four: 25th June 2025
Series five: 26th June 2026
How can I watch it?
All four series of The Bear are available to stream on Disney+ now.
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Who is in the cast?
The main cast of The Bear is made up of Jeremy Allen White playing the lead role of chef Carmen Berzatto, whilst Ayo Edebiri plays Sydney Adamu, and Matty Matheson plays Neil Fak.
Check out the main cast below:
Jeremy Allen White plays Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto
Ayo Edebiri plays Sydney Adamu
Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Richard "Richie" Jerimovich
Lionel Boyce plays Marcus Brooks
Liza Colón-Zayas plays Tina Marrero
Abby Elliott plays Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto
Matty Matheson plays Neil Fak
Oliver Platt plays Uncle Jimmy "Cicero" Kalinowski
Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim
The series also saw a number of popular actors guest starring, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk, Will Poulter, Josh Hartnett, Olivia Coleman and John Cena.
For series four, Danielle Deadwyler, Kate Berlant, Brie Larson and Rob Reiner also appeared.
Where is it filmed?
Filming primarily takes place in Chicago, Illinois, with most scenes shot at Mr. Beef, which is located at 666 N Orleans Street. Some scenes for the show were also shot at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios.
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