Yellowjackets Season 4 Filming Begins Next Month, But Season 5 Won't Happen

The cast and creators confirm the supernatural thriller will end after its fourth season.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:31pm

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The remaining Yellowjackets survivors will soon head back to the wilderness for the show's fourth and final season. Actress Sophie Nélisse, who plays teenage Shauna Shipman, revealed that production on Yellowjackets season 4 is set to begin in mid-February 2026. While the series was originally planned for five seasons, the creators have decided that season 4 will be the right time to conclude the story.

Why it matters

Yellowjackets has developed a dedicated fan base since its debut in 2021, with viewers eager to see how the supernatural mystery will ultimately be resolved. The decision to end the show after four seasons, rather than continuing on to a fifth, suggests the creators want to maintain the quality and focus of the narrative rather than risk it losing its way.

The details

Yellowjackets season 4 will begin filming in Vancouver in mid-February 2026, a shift from the previous seasons' production timelines. Season 1 kicked off in May 2021, season 2 in August 2022, and season 3 in May 2024. Based on the show's past release patterns, season 4 could premiere as early as fall 2026. The final season is expected to have 10 episodes, like seasons 1 and 3, though the exact episode count is still unclear.

  • Yellowjackets season 1 began production in May 2021.
  • Yellowjackets season 2 began production in August 2022.
  • Yellowjackets season 3 began production in May 2024.
  • Yellowjackets season 4 will begin production in mid-February 2026.

The players

Ashley Lyle

The co-creator of Yellowjackets who announced the show will end after its fourth season.

Bart Nickerson

The co-creator of Yellowjackets who announced the show will end after its fourth season.

Sophie Nélisse

The actress who plays teenage Shauna Shipman on Yellowjackets and confirmed the start of season 4 production.

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What they’re saying

“I think we're better off closing it now before it loses sight of what it is and why people love it so much. I think we'll bring the most amazing season finale that we can.”

— Sophie Nélisse, Actress

“We've always known there would come a point when the story would tell us it wants to end, and it's our belief that our job — our responsibility — is to listen.”

— Ashley Lyle, Co-creator

What’s next

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The takeaway

Yellowjackets has resonated with viewers for its compelling characters and gripping mystery, and the decision to end the show after four seasons suggests the creators want to maintain the quality and focus of the narrative rather than risk it losing its way. Fans can look forward to the most 'amazing season finale' as the story reaches its natural conclusion.