The Bear season 5 started on June 25, 2026, on FX on Hulu and Disney+, with all eight episodes dropping at once. A few coverage pieces note it appeared at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on launch day.

Release details

  • Premiere date: June 25, 2026.
  • Format: full-season drop, not weekly releases.
  • Episode count: eight episodes.

Quick scoop

The fifth season is also being described as the show’s final season.