Will ‘Only Murders in the Building’ be back for Season 5? Here’s what we know so far
Editor’s note: Spoilers for Season 4 ahead!
As Season 4 of “Only Murders in the Building” comes to a close, the mystery surrounding Sazz’s murder has been solved, the culprit has been caught, and Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) has found joy with Loretta Durkin (Meryl Streep).
However, in the world of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” happy endings are fleeting. Just as the trio from Arconia celebrates their success, they stumble upon yet another body.
In the closing scenes of Season 4’s finale, Oliver, Mabel, and Charles discover a bloody Lester, the beloved doorman, hinting that he may be the next victim for Season 5. Earlier in the episode, a new character named Sofia Caccimelio (Téa Leoni) approaches them, seeking help with her husband’s mysterious disappearance, stating that it “has everything to do with this building.”
With various mysteries at play, here’s the latest on ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5.
Will there be a Season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’?
Yes. Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin announced on September 4 that “Only Murders in the Building” will indeed be returning for a fifth season.
“We are definitely coming back for a Season 5,” Martin states in a video announcement.
“We hope you enjoy it,” adds Gomez.
Similar to prior seasons, this upcoming season will also consist of 10 episodes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Is there a release date for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5?
As of now, a specific release date for “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5 has yet to be announced, though the trio discussed it in their video announcement.
“So, when is it coming out?” Martin asks in the video.
“It will be in 2025,” he continues, while Gomez adds, “We don’t have a specific date yet. We still need to shoot it.”
Seasons 1, 3, and 4 debuted in August of their respective years, and Season 2 launched in June 2022, suggesting that Season 5 might premiere in the summer as well.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 cast
Hulu has not yet revealed the cast for Season 5 of “Only Murders in the Building.”
Nonetheless, it’s expected that the main cast and other familiar faces will return. Previous cast members include:
- Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
- Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
- Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Detective Williams
- Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
- Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris
- Amy Ryan as Jan Bellows
- Jackie Hoffman as Uma Heller
- Desmin Borges as Alfonso
- Eugene Levy as himself
- Zach Galifianakis as himself
- Eva Longoria as herself
- Richard Kind as Vince Fish
- Kumail Nanjiani as Rudy Thurber
- Molly Shannon as Bev Mellon
- Griffin Dunne as Milton Dudenoff
The finale of Season 4 teased the addition of a new character portrayed by “Madam President” star Téa Leoni, who briefly appears as Sofia Caccimelio.