If you’re a fan of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, you’ve probably been counting down the days—and the wait is almost over. The intense, no-frills reality series that throws celebrities into military-style training is officially back for Season 4, and it’s shaping up to be another wild ride.
Release Date: When Will Special Forces Season 4 Hit Screens?
The good news is that Season 4 is officially happening. Fox confirmed the renewal on May 12, 2025, ensuring another round of grueling challenges for a fresh batch of recruits. The premiere is set for Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 9/8c on Fox, with episodes available for streaming the next day on Hulu. This marks the second season to air in 2025, following Season 3’s run earlier in the year, which wrapped up in February.
Unlike the first two seasons, which aired closer together in 2023, Season 4’s timeline aligns with a more spaced-out schedule, giving producers time to craft a compelling new installment. While some speculated a mid-2025 release based on production patterns, the confirmed September date has settled the rumors. Expect a season packed with high-stakes challenges, airing weekly to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Cast Updates: Who’s Facing the Toughest Test Yet?
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This time, the lineup includes 18 celebrity recruits, and the casting team didn’t hold back. From reality stars and actors to social media influencers, there’s a little bit of everything. But what really makes this season stand out? Family ties. Yep—two married couples and a mother-daughter duo are jumping into the action together, which could either be heartwarming or downright chaotic (or both).
Confirmed names include:
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Teresa and Gia Giudice from Real Housewives of New Jersey—expect some Bravo-worthy moments.
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Jussie Smollett, who’s no stranger to public attention—let’s see how he handles the pressure.
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Eva Marcille of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, ready to prove she’s more than just reality TV.
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Brittany Cartwright (The Valley) taking on the challenge solo.
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Kody Brown, the controversial Sister Wives star—this will be interesting.
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Social media duo Mark Estes and Brianna LaPaglia bringing internet energy to the field.
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Actor Ravi V. Patel, rounding out the list with a dose of humor and humility.
As always, the Directing Staff will be made up of real-deal military veterans—Rudy Reyes, Jason “Foxy” Fox, Mark “Billy” Billingham, and Jovon “Q” Quarles—who don’t hold back. These guys don’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes the show so gripping.
What to Expect in Special Forces Season 4
Season 4 takes the action to the unforgiving deserts of Morocco. If that sounds brutal—it is. Past seasons have tested recruits in places like the Wadi Rum Desert, New Zealand, and rainy Wales, but Morocco brings a fresh kind of intensity. Blistering heat, sandstorms, and rough terrain will push everyone to their absolute limits.
Online chatter has already kicked off. Some fans are skeptical about whether Teresa and Gia can keep up. Others are rooting hard for Eva Marcille. And then there’s Jussie—one post bluntly put it, “They’re definitely gonna break him.” Whether that’s true or not, it’s clear: this season is going to have people talking.
