Season 5 of Hulu‘s hit series Only Murders in the Building is on the way, and while we await the episodes’ arrival, plenty of details about Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel’s (Selena Gomez) next case have already been revealed.
So, when can fans anticipate seeing them back onscreen? We’re breaking down everything we know about Season 5 so far, ranging from production details and the latest victim to when the show is likely to stream once more with new episodes on Hulu. Scroll down for a closer look.
Does Only Murders in the Building Season 5 have a premiere date?
No, Only Murders in the Building doesn’t have a Season 5 premiere date yet, but stay tuned for any updates.
Is Only Murders in the Building Season 5 filming?
Production for Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building began back in March, and was announced by the show’s social media account, where a photo of the show’s main trio was shared alongside the caption, “We’re back in production! Season 5, here we go! 🎬 #OMITB.” Since then, there have been plenty of updates about Season 5’s production.
We’re back in production! Season 5, here we go! 🎬 #OMITB pic.twitter.com/LBGciqLZGx
— Only Murders in the Building 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️🕵️♂️ (@OnlyMurdersHulu) March 3, 2025
Additional posts to the Only Murders in the Building social media page teased the stars’ return to set. See a few of them, below:
The besties are back! #OMITB #BehindTheScenes pic.twitter.com/qpuc9d6UVD
— Only Murders in the Building 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️🕵️♂️ (@OnlyMurdersHulu) March 4, 2025
Day 1! Let’s do this! 🎥🔎 #OMITB pic.twitter.com/efi6ISuXWw
— Only Murders in the Building 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️🕵️♂️ (@OnlyMurdersHulu) March 3, 2025
But as of June 17th, production for Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building has concluded, as teased in this video, captioned, “That’s a wrap on Season 5! 🎬 Thank you to our incredible cast and crew for a fantastic production. New mystery coming soon… ⛲️ #OMITB.”
That’s a wrap on Season 5! 🎬 Thank you to our incredible cast and crew for a fantastic production. New mystery coming soon… ⛲️ #OMITB pic.twitter.com/7KLd6MkCKd
— Only Murders in the Building 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️🕵️♂️ (@OnlyMurdersHulu) June 17, 2025
Who will star in Only Murders in the Building Season 5?
Only Murders in the Building‘s Season 5 cast includes Martin, Gomez, and Short as mystery-solving trio Charles, Mabel, and Oliver, with Meryl Streep also set to reprise her role as Loretta, considering she’s now wed to Oliver. Meanwhile, Michael Cyril Creighton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. will also be back. Additionally, among Season 5’s ensemble are Tea Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Christoph Waltz, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Jermaine Fowler, and Beanie Feldstein.
What is Only Murders in the Building Season 5 going to be about?
Season 5 will likely center around the investigation into Lester’s (Teddy Coluca) death. The Arconia’s beloved doorman was found dead in the courtyard’s fountain by the Only Murders trio at the end of Season 4. Will they be able to uncover the truth behind what happened to Lester? We have faith they will, as it seems the focus is reshifting back to New York after last season’s Los Angeles foray.
What has been said about Only Murders in the Building Season 5?
Season 5 star Logan Lerman spoke briefly about Only Murders in the Building during an appearance on Jenna & Friends. When asked by Jenna Bush Hager and Willie Geist about joining the universe, he said, “It was so much fun. It was crazy, just hanging out with those guys. It was surreal. Yeah, awesome set to be on. I don’t want to ruin anything! But that set has a reputation for being, like, a joyous place, and it really is. It’s nice.”
Who will make Only Murders in the Building Season 5?
As mentioned above, Hoffman co-created the series with star Steve Martin, and together they executive produce with Short, Gomez, Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal.
Stay tuned for updates and let us know what you hope to see in Only Murders in the Building Season 5 in the comments section, below.
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