“Yellowjackets” will end with its upcoming fourth season, Variety learned.
The Showtime/Paramount+ Premium series, produced by Lionsgate TV, debuted in 2021, with the third season airing between February and April 2025. The fourth season will air in 2026, with an exact release date to be revealed at a later date. The season 4 writers’ room is now open.
“After three incredible seasons and much consideration, we are thrilled to announce that we will bring the story of the Yellowjackets to its twisting conclusion in this fourth and final season,” said series creators and co-showrunners Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. “We always knew there would come a time when the story would tell us that it wanted to end, and we believe our job – our responsibility – is to listen. Telling this moving, wild and deeply human story has been a deeply meaningful experience and a true honor for us, and we are so grateful to the brilliant cast, crew and writers who bravely took this journey with us to bring it to life. More than anything, we want to thank the fans who have stuck by us through every moment, mystery and meal — the Hive is nothing without you! We can’t wait to share the final chapter with you and hope you find it… delicious. Good luck, A & B.”
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, conversations are underway for Lyle and Nickerson to continue their relationship with Paramount beyond the end of the series.
It is the latest Showtime series to announce its end following the Paramount-Skydance merger. Most recently, it was announced that “The Chi” would end after eight seasons, while Variety has exclusively reported that the prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” has been canceled. So the only two remaining Showtime originals right now are “The Agency,” which is gearing up for its second season, and “Dexter: Resurrection,” which recently announced a Season 2 renewal.
Season 3 of “Yellowjackets” starred Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Kevin Alves, Sarah Desjardins and Simone Kessell. Elijah Wood appeared in a recurring role, while Hilary Swank, Joel McHale and Ashley Sutton appeared in guest star roles.
Lyle, Nickerson and fellow showrunner Jonathan Lisco all serve as executive producers on the series. Creative Engine’s Drew Comins also serves as executive producer alongside Jeff W. Byrd, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa and Brad Van Arragon. The series is produced for Showtime by Lionsgate Television and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
The “Yellow Vests” proved popular with critics and the public. According to Paramount, season 3 was the most-watched season of the series to date, with the finale marking the most-watched episode in the series’ history. The series received 10 Emmy nominations in total, including consecutive nominations for Best Drama and Best Actress in a Drama (Lynskey).
