Yellowjackets will conclude with its upcoming fourth season. Creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson confirmed the decision in a statement shared on social media, calling Season 4 a “twisted conclusion,” while also thanking the cast, crew, writers, and the “Hive.” Production on the final episodes is set to begin in 2026. Season 4 will stream for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, and there is currently no announced premiere date as of October 11, 2025 

“After three incredible seasons, and great consideration, we’re excited to announce that we will be bringing the story of Yellowjackets to its twisted conclusion in this fourth and final season,” Lyle and Nickerson wrote. “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.” They added, “Telling this emotional, wild, and deeply human story has been a profoundly meaningful experience and a true honor for us… Most of all, we want to thank the fans who have stuck with us through every moment, mystery, and meal — the Hive is nothing without you! We can’t wait to share the final chapter with you and hope you find it… delicious.” 

 
 
 
 
 
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Key Dates, Platforms & What’s Confirmed

  • Final season: Season 4 is the last installment. 
  • Production timing: Filming is slated to begin in 2026. 
  • Where to watch: Streaming for Paramount+ Premium subscribers. A linear Sunday debut on Showtime is likely based on current guidance. 
  • Release date: Not announced as of October 11, 2025 (ET). 
  • Renewal-to-finale timeline: The show was renewed for Season 4 in May 2025 after viewership rose for the April Season 3 finale; between October 10–12, 2025, the creative team confirmed that Season 4 will also serve as the conclusion. 

Cast & Creators: Everyone Named in Recent Reports

The ensemble driving the series’ intertwined timelines includes Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Simone Kessell, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Sophie Nélisse, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Kevin Alves, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, and Sarah Desjardins, with Elijah Wood in a recurring role. Season 3 also featured guest turns from Hilary Swank, Joel McHale, and Ashley Sutton. 

The series is created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. Executive producers include Lyle, Nickerson, and Jonathan Lisco, with Drew Comins of Creative Engine, Jeff W. Byrd, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa, and Brad Van Arragon also serving as executive producers. Yellowjackets is produced by Lionsgate Television and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. 

How Season 3 Set Up the Endgame

Season 3 premiered in February 2025 and wrapped in April 2025, with the show’s most‑streamed episode to date on Paramount+ with Showtime. The finale answered the opening scene’s long‑debated mysteries, revealing Mari (Alexa Barajas) as “Pit Girl,” and Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) as the “Antler Queen.” In the teen timeline, Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) finally got the satellite phone to work and called for help, putting the survivors on the cusp of rescue. In the present‑day storyline, adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) remembered what it felt like to be queen just as Taissa (Tawny Cypress) and Misty (Christina Ricci) moved to stop her; elsewhere, Callie (Sarah Desjardins) killed Lottie (Simone Kessell). 

Why a Four‑Season Finish Fits the Show

The creative team has long emphasized a finite arc. The latest statement underscores that approach, with Lyle and Nickerson stressing that their job is to “listen” when the story says it should end. Combined with a 2026 production window, a four‑season finish allows time for the show’s intricate cross‑cutting and character‑driven reveals while avoiding the kind of protracted mythology creep that can drain a survival thriller. 

 
 
 
 
 
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Everything We Know, At a Glance

  • Final season confirmed: Season 4. 
  • Production begins: 2026. 
  • Streaming home: Paramount+ with Showtime (available to Paramount+ Premium subscribers). 
  • Linear airing: Sundays on Showtime (likely). 
  • Premiere date: Not announced as of October 11, 2025 (ET). 
  • Season 3: Premiered February 2025; April 2025 finale was the most‑streamed episode to date. 
  • Cast named across recent coverage: Melanie Lynskey; Christina Ricci; Tawny Cypress; Lauren Ambrose; Simone Kessell; Jasmin Savoy Brown; Sophie Thatcher; Sophie Nélisse; Samantha Hanratty; Courtney Eaton; Liv Hewson; Kevin Alves; Steven Krueger; Warren Kole; Sarah Desjardins; Elijah Wood; guest stars Hilary Swank, Joel McHale, and Ashley Sutton. 
  • Key creatives and companies: Ashley Lyle; Bart Nickerson; Jonathan Lisco; Drew Comins; Jeff W. Byrd; Sarah L. Thompson; Ameni Rozsa; Brad Van Arragon; Lionsgate Television; Paramount Global Content Distribution. 

Yellowjackets Season 4 — FAQ

Is there a release date? Not yet. There is no announced premiere date as of October 11, 2025 (ET). 

When does production start? 2026. 

Where will it stream? On Paramount+ with Showtime for Paramount+ Premium subscribers. 

Will it also air weekly on Showtime? A linear Sunday rollout on Showtime is likely, per current guidance. 

Is Season 4 the end? Yes. Lyle and Nickerson call it the “fourth and final season” and the “final chapter,” promising a “twisted conclusion.” 

Yellowjackets remains one of TV’s most distinctive blends of horror and character drama. As Yellowjackets heads into Season 4, the Hive gets what it’s been waiting for: an endgame that the creators promise will be as “twisted” as the journey that led here. 

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