The story of a neurotic chef, his Chicago restaurant, employees and friends (and sometimes frienemies) made a splash in the world of streaming series. The first two seasons of The Bear were acclaimed by viewers and critics alike – but season 3 was met with mixed reviews. It’s therefore no wonder that fans of the series are biting their nails wondering what season 4 holds in store.
The kitchen-based series led by Jeremy Allen White is a truly nerve-racking story. It has already won eleven Emmys and four Golden Globes, including Best Television Series, Outstanding Lead Actor and Best Performance by a Female Actor. Moreover, the show made global stars from Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, who portray Carmy Berzatto and Sidney Adamu.
The third season ended on a bitter note. As is typical in The Bear, there can’t be a win without a loss. Let’s find out what’s already known about the new episodes of the show.
When will The Bear season 4 be released?
According to FX, the fourth season of The Bear will debut on Hulu and Disney+ on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. Season 4 will consist of 10 episodes – all of them will be available to stream at once.
A June release date fits the familiar pattern – The Bear season 1 premiered on 23 June 2022, season 2 on 22 June 2023, and season 3 appeared on 27 June 2024.
What is the plot of The Bear season 4?
Spoilers for season 3 of The Bear below.
In season 3, the entire team faced a battle for the survival of the newly established business. As usual in The Bear, family traumas, personal conflicts and Carmy’s constant quest for perfection got in everyone’s way.
We’re convinced that the fourth season will be decisive for Carmy. We will probably find out whether he will be able to keep the restaurant afloat or whether he will have to face its closure. Another important plot thread will be Carmy’s relationships with Sugar, Donna, Sydney, Richie and, of course, Claire, with whom he broke up in the season 2 finale.
Other characters also face important and challenging moments. In season 3, Sydney got an offer to become a chef at another restaurant. In season 4, she will have to decide whether to take the chance to grow or stay by the side of the increasingly disturbed Carmy, who on the other hand, is her friend.
In season 4, we expect that Sugar, who gave birth in season 3, will tackle the challenges of motherhood. It will likely cause her to deal with a difficult relationship with her own mother. Surely, Richie won’t avoid problems either, although his character has developed and changed throughout the seasons.
One thing is sure: The Bear season 4 will provide viewers with kitchen rows, family traumas, and the best food you can find in Chicago.
Is there a trailer for The Bear season 4?
Currently, there’s no full trailer for the show’s fourth instalment. However, we can offer you a sneak peek. FX’s new promo features short footage from season 4 of the beloved kitchen series.
Who is starring in The Bear season 4?
The following actors will surely reprise their roles in the fourth instalment of The Bear:
- Jeremy Allen White – Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto
- Ayo Edebiri – Sydney Adamu
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach – Richie Jerimovich
- Abby Elliott – Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto
- Lionel Boyce – Marcus Brooks
- Liza Colón-Zayas – Tina Marrero
- Matty Matheson – Neil Fak
- Oliver Platt – Uncle Jimmy
- Corey Hendrix – Gary “Sweeps” Woods
- Molly Gordon – Claire Dunlap
- Chris Witaske – Pete, Natalie’s husband
- Will Poulter – Luca
- Robert Townsend – Sydney’s father
The Bear became famous for its cameos. The flashbacks will probably feature Jon Bernthal as Michael Berzatto. Thanks to the first teaser of the new season, we already know that Jamie Lee Curtis will again star as Donna, the mother of Michael, Carmy, and Sugar.
We will keep an eye on all the rumours about cameos in The Bear season 4.
