For All Mankind, the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ sci-fi drama, has captivated audiences with its alternate history of the space race. With Season 4 concluding in January 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting news about Season 5. Is May 2025 a realistic release date? Here’s everything we know about For All Mankind Season 5.
For All Mankind Season 5 Release Date: Is May 2025 Possible?
Apple TV+ officially renewed For All Mankind for Season 5 in April 2024, alongside announcing a spin-off series, Star City. However, no official release date has been confirmed. Historically, the show has maintained a 15–18-month gap between seasons, but the 2023 writers’ strike delayed development, pushing back the start of Season 5’s writers’ room.
Filming for Season 5 began in July 2024, as confirmed by posts on X and industry reports. Assuming production wrapped by late 2024 or early 2025, a release in late 2025 is more likely than May 2025. Previous seasons followed a similar timeline: Season 3 wrapped filming in September 2021 and premiered in June 2022, while Season 4 finished in January 2023 and debuted in November 2023.
Based on this pattern, a late 2025 release—potentially November or December—is a safer bet. However, some sources speculate a mid-2025 release, with July or August as possibilities if post-production moves quickly. A May 2025 premiere seems optimistic but not impossible, especially if Apple TV+ prioritizes the show for its spring slate. Stay tuned for official updates from Apple TV+.
What to Expect from the Plot
Season 4 ended with a dramatic time jump from 2003 to 2012, showcasing a thriving Mars colony and the mining of the Goldilocks asteroid. Season 5 is expected to continue this trend, exploring the alternate 2010s with a focus on Mars colonization and new conflicts. Co-creator Ronald D. Moore teased “big changes” on the Martian base and politically on Earth, hinting at surprises in the narrative.
