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Only Murders in the Building wrapped up its fourth season with all the excitement fans have come to expect. Our favorite mystery-solving trio—Oliver, Charles, and Mabel, played by Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez—finally cracked the case of Sazz’s murder. On top of that, Oliver had his own happy ending with Loretta (played by Meryl Streep), adding a sweet romantic touch to the finale.
But, as with any classic Only Murders episode, not everything tied up perfectly. Just before the final credits, a cryptic cliffhanger hinted that there’s still another mystery on the horizon. With that tease in place, fans are left wondering: Is the show coming back for a fifth season to tackle this new twist?
Is Only Murders in the Building getting a fifth season?
Yes! On September 4th, the stars—Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin—shared an exciting announcement with fans on Instagram, a few episodes into the latest season. Selena led off with, “We have a very special announcement!” And Martin Short kept up the suspense by saying, “It involves….” Finally, Steve Martin confirmed what everyone was hoping for, exclaiming, “We are coming back for a season five!”
While they didn’t share when season five would arrive, they did say the show will return for more mystery and laughs. Steve Martin joked about a possible release date, asking, “So when would that be on, 2025?” Selena quipped back, “I don’t know, we don’t have the date, we’ve got to shoot it.” This playful banter suggests it’ll be a bit before fans can catch the new season.
The Hollywood Reporter shared a bit more info, confirming that season five will include ten episodes and that a summer 2025 premiere is being considered. Steve Martin will stay on as co-showrunner and producer, with Selena Gomez and Martin Short returning as producers.
What about the Cast of Only Murders in the Building for season five?
Big news from Deadline: Téa Leoni is officially joining the cast for the upcoming season! She made a surprise appearance in the season four finale as Sofia Caccimelio, the wife of mobster Nicky “The Neck” Caccimelio, whose mysterious disappearance was a hot topic in episode nine. No additional cast members have been confirmed yet, but fans know Only Murders loves a good guest star! Season four featured stars like Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, and Zach Galifianakis in memorable cameo roles, so it’s likely season five will bring more high-profile cameos.
As for filming, if season five follows the same timeline as season four, production might start in early spring, with the show possibly debuting in late summer 2025. Keep an eye out for more casting announcements and teasers as the filming gets underway!
