FX Confirms The Bear Final Season, June 25 Premiere
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- FX confirmed the fifth season of The Bear will be its final season, with eight new episodes debuting on Hulu on June 25 and airing on FX through June, July, and August.
- The Bear’s final season begins the morning after Carmy quits, forcing Sydney, Richie, and Natalie to rally the staff for one last service and a shot at a Michelin star.
- Jamie Lee Curtis hinted the series ending on Instagram in February and confirmed it on the red carpet, while FX had remained silent until the official announcement.
- "Gary" episode is a surprise prequel focusing on Richie Jerimovich and Mikey Berzatto’s trip to Gary, Indiana, written by Moss‑Bachrach and Bernthal and directed by Christopher Storer.
- Ebon Moss‑Bachrach promoted the prequel on social media, expressing excitement about sharing the adventure with Richie and Mikey.
Why it matters: Fans receive closure as The Bear ends, while Hulu gains a binge‑worthy eight‑episode drop that can boost subscriber engagement; the cast and crew wrap up the story, freeing them for new projects.
