The Bear Star's Cryptic Post Has Fans Convinced Season 5 Will Be the End

Jamie Lee Curtis hints at the conclusion of the award-winning FX drama series.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Bear star Jamie Lee Curtis shared a cryptic Instagram post that has fans speculating the upcoming fifth season of the acclaimed FX drama series will be its last. Curtis, who plays Donna Berzatto, the matriarch of the Berzatto family, posted a message saying she has "finished strong" filming the new season, hinting that the story of this "extraordinary family" is coming to an end.

Why it matters

The Bear has been a critical and awards darling since its debut in 2022, earning 21 Primetime Emmy Awards. Fans have fallen in love with the Berzatto family and the show's exploration of the high-stress world of the restaurant industry, so news of the series potentially concluding after Season 5 will be bittersweet for many viewers.

The details

The Bear last aired new episodes in June 2025, with Season 4. The series was quickly renewed for a fifth season, though a premiere date has not been announced yet. If the show follows its previous pattern of debuting new seasons in the final week of June, then Season 5 could arrive this summer. Curtis' cryptic Instagram post, where she said she has "finished strong!" filming the new season and is "completing the story of this extraordinary family," has led many fans to speculate that Season 5 will be the show's last.

  • The Bear last aired new episodes in June 2025, with Season 4.
  • The series was renewed for a fifth season shortly after Season 4 premiered.

The players

Jamie Lee Curtis

An acclaimed actress who plays Donna Berzatto, the matriarch of the Berzatto family, on the FX drama series The Bear.

Christopher Storer

The creator of The Bear, who also serves as a writer, director, and executive producer on the series.

Abby Elliott

An actress who plays a member of the Berzatto family on The Bear, and co-stars with Jamie Lee Curtis.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress (Instagram)

What’s next

FX has not yet announced an official premiere date for The Bear Season 5, but if the show follows its previous pattern, new episodes could arrive in late June 2026. Fans will be eagerly awaiting confirmation on whether this will indeed be the final season of the acclaimed drama series.

The takeaway

The Bear has become a beloved and critically acclaimed series since its debut, earning 21 Primetime Emmy Awards. Jamie Lee Curtis' cryptic social media post hinting at the conclusion of the Berzatto family's story in Season 5 will likely be bittersweet news for the show's passionate fanbase, who have embraced the high-stakes world of the restaurant industry portrayed in the FX drama.