The announcement of The Handmaid’s Tale’s final season has been eagerly anticipated by fans of the highly acclaimed series on Hulu. Viewers are gearing up for the last chapter of June Osborne’s (Elisabeth Moss) terrifying journey in the dystopian world of Gilead, after five dramatic seasons in the books. So when will the new season arrive? Here’s everything we know so far.
The Handmaid’s Tale’s season 6 potential release date
The sixth season of The Handmaid’s Tale was delayed due to the SAG-AFRA writers’ strike, but now a release schedule has been confirmed. Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich, who is in charge of Hulu Originals’ content, stated in an interview with Deadline that the sixth season will begin filming this summer (2024) with a scheduled 2025 release.
The Handmaid’s Tale’s season 6 cast speculations
- Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne
- Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
- Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo
- Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
- O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole
- Max Minghella as Commander Nick Blaine
- Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
- Bradley Whitford as Commander Joseph Lawrence
- Sam Jaeger as Mark Tuello
- Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue
- Ever Carradine as Naomi Lawrence
What to expect in The Handmaid’s Tale’s season 6?
Elisabeth Moss has suggested that June’s journey for self-discovery and resolution will be the focus of Season 6, although she warns that the show may not always come to a satisfying end.
