“Expedition Bigfoot,” one of television’s most enthralling reality shows, maintains its stronghold through a blend of science, survival, and otherworldly encounters as it searches for proof of Sasquatch. Dr. Mireya Mayor, Russell Acord, Bryce Johnson, and Biko Wright, a bushcrafting expert, comprise the passionate team of experts who entice viewers with their high-stakes expeditions into remote wilderness areas.
Fans are excited about “Season 7,” which will dig deeper into new leads, use advanced tracking methods, and produce some of the most shocking discoveries of the “Season 6” climactic finale, scheduled for release in early 2025. While corporate changes at Discovery have created uncertainty about the show’s future, “Expedition Bigfoot” has not been cancelled yet and is awaiting renewal and clearance for production—the anticipation continues amid this ongoing cryptozoological history.
Expedition Bigfoot Season 7 Renewal Status and Release Date Speculations
As of February 2026, Expedition Bigfoot has not been renewed for Season Seven; there is no release date, trailer, or filming schedule set by the Discovery Channel at this time. The series has also not been officially cancelled despite being put into a holding pattern due to restructuring within the company that includes corporate restructuring, cost rationalization, and budget scrutiny on all unscripted/media shows, including paranormal media.
Some cast members like Dr. Mireya Mayor and Russell Acord have made statements to fans through social media posts, public appearances and informal updates indicating that conversations regarding renewal are ongoing, filming has not started yet, and the green light has been described as “really close” pending final approval. The cast has dismissed recent alleged claims of an August 2025 premiere and fixed 2025-2026 premiere window dates; however, Mayor has cautioned fans not to share unverified timelines.
Since there is no confirmed production start date, there is no confirmed release date. Based on the average time between seasons, which generally falls between 10 and 14 months, discussions among fans have pointed towards a late winteror spring (February – April) 2026 window for a potential launch if approval occurs soon. However, no previous summer or fall launches might hold due to recent rescheduling and cancellation disruptions from COVID-19. Fans are cautioned to depend on only documented announcements from the Discovery Channel/Travel Channel, as the Season 7 misinformation relating to Expedition Bigfoot continues to be highly circulated by fans and thus cannot be considered credible.
Expedition Bigfoot Season 7 Expected Cast
If the show gets renewed, it looks like the main exploration team will stay as is – with no departures or new additions announced at this time. Names of people likely to return include: Bryce Johnson, who will continue working as the expedition’s operational lead and host in the field; Dr. Mireya Mayor, who will continue as the primatologist on the team and its scientific expert; Russell Acord, who brings both survival and military training to the team; and Biko Wright, who greatly increased his presence on the show during Season 6. In addition, veteran narrator Erik Thompson should continue to narrate the series.
At this time, there are no official announcements regarding cast changes or departures. Some individuals, including Ronny LeBlanc, participated in previous seasons, but there has been no confirmation that any of these individuals will return for Season 7. All cast expectations are contingent on whether the series receives formal renewal.
Expedition Bigfoot Season 7 Potential Plot
Although production has not yet begun, there have been no announcements about Season 7’s plot details. However, many fans have high expectations and are looking forward to hearing what the cast has to say about Season 6 cliffhangers, including the potential for a Bigfoot family structure, possible nesting locations, and ongoing activity zones discovered while investigating in Washington state.
If Season 7 is picked up, the production will likely take these leads to the next level with upgraded technology, expanded field operations, and new geographic locations. This would be consistent with the show’s existing formats of using scientific analysis, survival strategy and high-risk exploration as part of its formula. It appears that Season 7 will also utilize a combination of both long-term evidence tracking and real-time encounters, as it has done in previous seasons, instead of being standalone investigations.
The possibilities for Season 7’s eventual direction will continue to remain purely speculative until the cameras are rolling. The only time any definitive plot details will be made available will occur after Discovery completes its official renewal and production process.