If you’re a die-hard fan of Yellowjackets, that pulse-pounding survival thriller blending teen angst, wilderness horror, and cryptic adult drama, you’ve probably been buzzing with anticipation since the gut-wrenching Season 3 finale back in April. The Showtime/Paramount+ series has masterfully kept us hooked with its dual timelines, shocking twists, and that eerie, inescapable “Wilderness” vibe. But with the calendar flipping to late 2025, one question is swarming online forums and social feeds: Is Season 4 dropping in December 2025 to cap off the year with more cannibalistic chills?
Short answer: No, it isn’t. While the news on Season 4 is overwhelmingly positive—it’s officially greenlit and will serve as the show’s epic finale—viewers will have to wait a bit longer for the girls to return from the woods (or their haunted present-day lives).
Yellowjackets Season 4 Potential Release Date
Sorry to burst the bubble, but December 2025 won’t feature any new Yellowjackets episodes. Official announcements point to a 2026 premiere, with an exact date still under wraps. Variety and Deadline both reported in October 2025 that the season is slated for “later in 2026,” aligning with production schedules.
Filming kicks off in Vancouver, British Columbia, from February 17 to July 27, 2026, according to industry buzz from Hollywood North. That’s a solid window for the show’s signature wilderness shoots (likely on soundstages for those frosty ’90s flashbacks) and present-day scenes. Post-production for a 10-episode season typically takes several months, pushing the debut to fall or winter 2026 at the earliest. For context, Season 3 wrapped filming in late 2024 after delays from the 2023 strikes and premiered in February 2025—about four months later. Expect a similar turnaround here.
No trailers yet, but with the writers’ room already open, scripts are locked and ready. Fans on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) are theorizing a late-2026 drop to coincide with awards season, capitalizing on the show’s Emmy-nominated pedigree (10 nods, including for Outstanding Drama).
