'The Bear' Season 5: Predicted Release Date, Cast, Trailer

FX

It might be closing time at The Bear, at least according to all the chatter around the show’s upcoming fifth season. The culinary drama was picked up for Season 5 in July 2025, and once production wrapped in early 2026, some pretty telling clues have surfaced suggesting that this may be the final season. So, be prepared to say goodbye to the Berzatto clan this year if the rumors are true.

The first hint that The Bear may be ending was Season 4’s finale. In the climactic episode, Carmy made the controversial decision to quit his restaurant, handing ownership of The Bear over to Sydney, Richie, and Sugar. It’s implied that Carmy is done with cooking altogether after realizing how its affected his mental health. The decision caused some viewers to question how the show could continue without its main character in the kitchen, but FX was quick to pick up another season shortly after Season 4 aire...