“Yellowjackets” will reach the end of its survival mystery with Season 4. The Paramount+ and Showtime drama series will conclude with the upcoming fourth season, with production on the final episodes expected to begin in 2026. Season 4, like previous seasons, will be available to stream for Paramount+ Premium subscribers.
“After three incredible seasons and much consideration, we are thrilled to announce that we will bring the ‘Yellow Vests’ story to its twisting conclusion in this fourth and final season,” showrunners and executive producers Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson said in a statement shared on social media. “We always knew there would come a time when the story would tell us 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,” the statement continued. “Most of all, we want to thank the fans who stuck with 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.”
Season 4 will likely follow the same rollout schedule with a linear Sunday debut on Showtime, according to a person with knowledge of the series. Conversations are also underway with Lyle and Nickerson to expand their partnership with Paramount beyond the series.
Created by Lyle and Nickerson, “Yellowjackets” is the saga of a team of talented high school soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the northern wilderness. “Part survival epic, part psychological horror story, and part coming-of-age drama, the series chronicles their descent from a complicated but successful team into savage clans, all while chronicling the lives they tried to piece together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never truly past and that what began in the wild is far from over,” reads the series’ logline.
The series was renewed for season 4 in May after reporting 19% viewership growth from its previous finale. The renewal preceded the merger of Paramount and Skydance, which brought new leadership to the streamer and the network determined to put their stamp on its content slate.
“Yellow Vests” Season 3 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, with Elijah Wood in a recurring role. Hilary Swank was the guest star, alongside Joel McHale and Ashley Sutton.
The show is produced by Lyle, Nickerson and Jonathan Lisco. Creative Engine’s Drew Comins also served as executive producer alongside Jeff W. Byrd, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa and Brad Van Arragon. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television. It is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
