'The Bear' Will Shut Down Service After Season 5

The hit FX series is coming to an end later this year.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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FX's critically acclaimed drama series 'The Bear' will be concluding with its fifth season, which is set to air later in 2026. The show's star, Jamie Lee Curtis, confirmed the news, stating that the creative team has planned the show's ending from the beginning.

Why it matters

The Bear has been a breakout hit for FX, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards, including 21 Emmys and 5 Golden Globes. The show's abrupt ending will disappoint many fans who have followed the story of the Berzatto family and their Chicago restaurant.

The details

The Bear, which debuted in 2022, was renewed for a fifth and final season in July 2026. The new season will continue the story of Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White, and his family as they fight to keep their restaurant afloat. The fourth season ended on a cliffhanger, with Carmy quitting the restaurant and leaving it in the hands of his sister Natalie (Abby Elliott) and his team.

  • The Bear premiered on FX in 2022.
  • The show was renewed for a fifth and final season in July 2026.
  • The fifth season is slated to premiere later in 2026.

The players

The Bear

A critically acclaimed FX drama series that debuted in 2022 and is set to conclude with its fifth season.

Jamie Lee Curtis

An actress who stars in The Bear as Donna, the troubled mother to the show's protagonist, Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto.

Jeremy Allen White

The lead actor of The Bear, playing the role of Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto, the owner of a struggling Chicago restaurant.

Abby Elliott

An actress who plays Natalie, the sister of the show's protagonist, Carmy Berzatto.

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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 (Instagram)

“It is the end of the show. Everybody knows it's the end of the show.”

— Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress (Entertainment Tonight)

What’s next

The fifth and final season of The Bear is slated to premiere on Hulu later in 2026, providing closure to the story of the Berzatto family and their Chicago restaurant.

The takeaway

The abrupt ending of the critically acclaimed series The Bear will disappoint many fans, but the show's creative team has planned the conclusion from the beginning, ensuring a satisfying conclusion to the story of the Berzatto family and their restaurant.