Zac and Fatima’s roller-coaster journey is officially continuing. While fans are currently celebrating the return of the series for the second half of its fourth season, Tyler Perry Studios has already set the wheels in motion for the next chapter. As of May 12, 2026, here is the latest update on the future of the Sistas spin-off.
Zatima season 5: Renewal and Production Status
The series has been quietly but officially greenlit for a fifth season.
- Current Status: In Production.
- Filming Update: Production for Season 5 began in April 2026 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Network Shift: In a major move for the franchise, the series transitioned from BET+ to Paramount+ starting with the latter half of Season 4. Season 5 is expected to remain a Paramount+ original.
Zatima season 5: Release Date Speculation
With Season 4B having just premiered today (May 12, 2026), the release of Season 5 will follow the conclusion of the current run.
- Projected Release: Late 2026 or Early 2027.
- The Schedule: Tyler Perry productions are known for their rapid turnaround. Given that Season 4B is scheduled to air weekly through July 7, 2026, and Season 5 began filming in April, a premiere in late 2026 (November or December) is highly likely to keep the momentum going.
Zatima season 5 Cast News: The “Zatima” Family Returns
While the full cast list for Season 5 is still under wraps, the core ensemble is expected to return to handle the fallout of the current season.
The Leads: DeVale Ellis (Zac) and Crystal Reneé Hayslett (Fatima) are confirmed.
Returning Regulars:
- Nzinga Imani (Angela)
- Remington Hoffman (Bryce)
- Cameron Fuller (Nathan)
- Jasmin Brown (Deja)
- Guyviaud Joseph (Tony)
- Danielle LaRoach (Belinda)
Laila Odom (Connie)
Casting Calls: Recent production notices in Atlanta have sought background actors for the new season, indicating large-scale scenes and potentially new social circles for the couple.
Zatima season 5 Plot Details: New Secrets, Old Lies
While the writers are keeping specific Season 5 spoilers guarded to avoid ruining the Season 4B experience, the official project summary provides a glimpse into the upcoming drama.
- The Core Conflict: The logline for Season 5 suggests that just as Zac and Fatima convince themselves the past is finally behind them, unexpected visitors arrive. These visitors bring “old secrets” that threaten to crash into their future.
- Family Milestones: Following Fatima’s health scares and pregnancy plotlines in Season 4, Season 5 is expected to focus on the reality of their expanding family and the “true loyalties” of those around them.
- The Leslie Aftermath: The unstable behavior of Leslie is expected to have long-lasting consequences that bleed into the early episodes of the new season.
Where to Watch: You can watch the two-episode premiere of Season 4B today on Paramount+. New episodes will drop every Tuesday until the finale on July 7.
As of today, May 12, 2026, the series remains one of the most successful spin-offs in cable history. With production already moving full steam ahead in Atlanta, fans can expect very little “downtime” between the end of this season and the start of the next.