The Bear is preparing to serve its final dish.
Several sources have claimed the Hulu series is ending with its upcoming fifth season.
Coming to an End
Signs have long been pointing to a finite run for The Bear.
Jeremy Allen White, the star of the show, has even mentioned in previous interviews that series creator Christopher Storer originally had a four-season story arc in mind.
This move isn’t too much of a surprise, especially after season four ended with Carmy Berzatto deciding to leave both his restaurant and the culinary business, signing over his stake in the final episodes.
Plus, the show is layered with grief and trauma, which can’t realistically be brought up forever. After the fourth season ended, FX ordered a fifth in July 2025.
As of right now, the series is filming in and around Chicago and is slated to debut on Hulu later this year. Past seasons have released in late June.
Curtis Confirmation
Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Carmy and Natalie’s mother in the series, first stirred rumors on February 17th about the series ending. She posted a photo of herself and co-star Abby Elliott from the season five set.
In the caption, Curtis wrote, “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.”
She later appeared in an interview with Entertainment Tonight and elaborated on her post. “It is the end of the show. Everybody knows it’s the end of the show. I’m not breaking any news to anybody. It’s the end of the show — they’ve said it from the beginning.”
In another interview with Access Hollywood, Curtis added, “But everybody’s confirmed the show is ending. I don’t understand why that’s such a [big deal]. Unless I’m gonna get a call from all the people saying, “you just told [everyone],’ I think everybody understood that it was the least season of the show. If it isn’t, then I’ve completely blown it.”
About The Bear
The Bear first premiered in 2022, airing its fourth and most recent season in 2025.
Cast members for the series include Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Matty Matheson, Oliver Platt, Molly Gordon, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Christopher Storer acts as an executive producer alongside Josh Senior, Joanna Calo, Cooper Wehde, Tyson Bidner, Matty Matheson, Hiro Murai, and Rene Gube. Courtney Storer is the co-EP and culinary producer.
FX Productions produces the series.
Award-Winning Show
Ever since its first season, The Bear has attracted awards for multiple years. Over its run, the series has won 21 Emmy Awards. In 2023, it earned the Best Comedy Series Award alongside nine other Emmys.
Acting honors have also been given to White, Curtis, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Jon Bernthal.
Season four will be eligible for the 2026 Emmys in September. FX has not responded to news outlets about the end of The Bear.