The Morning Show has solidified its status as one of Apple TV+’s flagship dramas, blending high-stakes journalism with personal drama and powerhouse performances. With Season 4 currently airing weekly episodes through November 2025, fans are already buzzing about what’s next. Apple TV+ dropped a major bombshell in September 2025 by renewing the series for Season 5 ahead of the fourth season’s premiere. If you’re searching for The Morning Show Season 5 release date updates, returning cast members, and plot teases, we’ve got the latest intel right here. Let’s dive into everything we know so far about this Emmy-winning series.
Yes — Season 5 Is Officially Happening!
Apple TV+ confirmed the renewal in early 2025, even before season 4 finished airing. The announcement came with a short but exciting statement: “The Morning Show will return for a fifth season.” Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are both signed on and already in early pre-production.
The show continues to be one of Apple’s biggest hits, regularly ranking in the Nielsen Top 10 streaming charts and pulling massive international viewership. Season 4 reportedly drew over 20 million global views in its first month alone. That kind of performance makes renewal a no-brainer.
When Will The Morning Show Season 5 Premiere?
Expect season 5 to land sometime in late 2026 — most likely fall 2026, following the pattern of previous seasons. Filming is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 in New York and Los Angeles. The production timeline usually runs about 12–14 months from the start of shooting to release, so fall 2026 feels realistic.
The Morning Show Season 5 Expected Cast
So far confirmed or heavily expected to return:
- Jennifer Aniston as Alex Levy
- Reese Witherspoon as Bradley Jackson
- Billy Crudup as Cory Ellison
- Mark Duplass as Chip Black
- Greta Lee as Stella Bak
- Nestor Carbonell as Yanko Flores
- Karen Pittman as Mia Jordan
- Jon Hamm as Paul Marks (status unclear after season 4, but sources say he’ll appear)
- Tig Notaro, Nicole Beharie, and Julianna Margulies are also in negotiations
The Morning Show Season 5 Potential Plot
Without dropping major spoilers for anyone still catching up, season 4 ended with the future of UBA (the fictional network) completely up in the air after the explosive merger fallout. Alex (Aniston) and Bradley (Witherspoon) both made choices that changed everything.
Early rumors and casting scoops suggest season 5 will dive deeper into:
- The aftermath of the merger between UBA and the tech giant
- How far Alex is willing to go to protect her empire
- Bradley’s legal and personal consequences catching up
- New cast members joining the chaos (a couple of big names are reportedly in final talks)
- Even more real-world headlines woven into the storyline — the writers have never shied away from tackling breaking news
Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt already teased that season 5 will explore “what happens when truth becomes the ultimate commodity.”
