Will There be a Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building?
Great news for mystery lovers! Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for Season 5, with Hulu announcing the renewal just one week after Season 4's premiere in September 2024. This early renewal demonstrates the show's incredible success as Hulu's most-watched comedy series ever.
Showrunner John Hoffman revealed exciting details about the production timeline: "We've been keeping that a secret for about a week and a half now. It's very exciting. We've been in the writers' room for Season 5 for two weeks now. So it's pretty fast and we're already in."
The series continues to be a critical and commercial triumph, earning 49 Emmy nominations across its first three seasons and achieving a remarkable 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for Season 4.
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Release Date
Okay, mark that calendar—September 9, 2025. (And yes, I’m one of those weirdos who actually put it in their phone alarms.) Hulu is dropping the first three episodes right away, which is pretty generous considering how stingy they can be with those weekly releases later on.
Perfect excuse to order way too much takeout and avoid human contact for a little while. So, if you’re asking “When will the chaos descend on the Arconia again?”—that’s your date. After that, new episodes pop up weekly. An exercise in patience, maybe, but I kinda love the suspense.
Episode Release Schedule:
- Premiere Date: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Episodes 1-3: Available immediately on September 9
- Episodes 4-10: Released weekly every Tuesday
- Total Episodes: 10 episodes (consistent with previous seasons)
- Platform: Hulu (US) and Disney+ (International)
- Season Finale: Expected November 4, 2025
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez announced the premiere date in a playful video where Martin humorously struggled to keep a straight face while delivering the news.
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Trailer
So, about the trailer—I couldn’t resist watching it more than once, and it’s got all the ingredients you’d expect and a couple you wouldn’t. Our beloved trio—Charles, Oliver, and Mabel—are at it again, refusing to swallow the “accidental death” of their devoted doorman Lester. The vibe? Honestly, it’s grim, funny, much as it’s always been, only now there’s an alarming amount of billionaire drama and old-school mobster shenanigans.
There’s even, I kid you not, a decomposing finger sent in the mail. Who does that?? Oh, and Charles is still a terrible actor, Oliver’s still making everything about his podcast, and Mabel just makes everyone look out-of-date. Also, there’s one shot where they’re literally wheeling a dead body into an elevator—with that classic Only Murders dry humor, of course.
Where to Watch Only Murders in the Building Season 5
- United States: Exclusively on Hulu ($7.99/month with ads, $17.99/month ad-free)
- International: Disney+ in most regions ($13.99/month)
- Bundle Option: Disney Bundle includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ ($14.99/month)
- Previous Seasons: All 4 seasons available for binge-watching
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Cast
Like, wow, this is basically the Met Gala of murder mystery TV. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are back, still running on caffeine, confusion, and questionable instincts. But this season genuinely ups the ante for star power.
Returning Main Cast:
- Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
- Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
- Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
- Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin-Putnam
Returning Supporting Cast:
- Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Detective Donna Williams
- Nathan Lane as Teddy Dimas
- Jackie Hoffman as Uma
- Richard Kind (returning role)
New Season 5 Guest Stars:
- Renée Zellweger - Mystery role (Oscar winner)
- Christoph Waltz - Recurring role (2x Oscar winner)
- Keegan-Michael Key - Recurring character
- Logan Lerman - Special guest star
- Bobby Cannavale - Mobster connection
- Téa Leoni as Sofia Caccimelio
- Dianne Wiest as Lester's widow
- Beanie Feldstein - Undisclosed role
- Jermaine Fowler - Recurring role
Logan Lerman recently shared his excitement about joining the cast: "It was so much fun. It was crazy, just hanging out with those guys." The trailer reveals that Lerman, Zellweger, and Waltz play three of the wealthiest people in the world, adding a new dimension to the mystery.
