Hulu's uproarious murder mystery comedy series Only Murders in the Building returned for its fourth season in 2024, and season 5 is on the way. Led by the incomparable trio of Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building follows an unlikely trio of friends as they investigate homicides that take place in their swanky New York City apartment building. The driving force behind the story is the gang's successful podcast, and the irreverent series cleverly pokes fun at the modern true crime obsession while also highlighting humorous generational clashes.

Season 4 takes the series to all new heights as Mabel (Gomez), Oliver (Short), and Charles (Martin) got a taste of stardom as a film is produced based on their podcast, which also led to some epic celebrity cameos. Meanwhile, the murder of Charles' long-time stunt double, Sazz (Jane Lynch), gives the podcasters a new case to become obsessed with. With a decision that seemed like a no-brainer, it only took a few weeks for Hulu to renew Only Murders in the Building for its fifth season.

Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Latest News

Another Oscar Winner s Season 5

Continuing the trend of having star-studded ensembles each season, the latest news confirms that another Oscar winner has ed Only Murders in the Building season 5. Fresh off of her success in the title role in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger has ed Only Murders in the Building in an as-yet-unnamed role. Zellweger s fellow newcomer Christoph Waltz, who has also recently been added to the ensemble murder mystery comedy.

Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Is Confirmed

Another Season Is On The Way

Hulu wasted no time when renewing their hit comedy series for another season, and Only Murders in the Building season 5 was confirmed only two episodes in to season 4. This continues a trend of early renewals for the irreverent murder mystery, and suggests that the show is nowhere near it's tipping point. Though nothing has been confirmed yet, Only Murders season 5's quick pick-up hints at more seasons in the future as well.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 premiered on August 27, 2024.

While there has been no confirmation yet of when the next season of the show will release, it's very likely that there won't be too long to wait. Each season so far has released roughly a year apart, in the summer of each year from 2021-2024. Assuming that this trend continues, Only Murders In The Building season 5 would release sometime around June-Aug 2025. This is further backed up by the announcement video, in which Steve Martin says that a 2025 release is the goal. Shooting on season 5 began in March 2025.

Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Cast

Expect Mabel, Oliver, & Charles To Return

Despite a few jarring twists throughout season 4, the core cast of Only Murders in the Building will stay intact for season 5. Anchoring the show for all four seasons has been the unlikely trio of Millennial artist Mabel (Selena Gomez), high-maintenance theater director Oliver (Martin Short), and droll former TV star Charles (Steve Martin). Without any of the main three, Only Murders in the Building wouldn't quite sing like it does at full strength.

Meryl Streep could return as Oliver's new wife, Loretta, as could the cat-loving fellow Arconia resident, Howard (played by Michael Cyril Creighton). However, Loretta and Oliver are embarking on a long-distance marriage, with Loretta working in New Zealand. As a result, it's possible that Streep won't be returning, although the character will presumably still exist in this world. Da'Vine Joy Randolph's grumpy Detective Donna Williams likely won't be too far away from the investigation, and she's been a constant force since season 1, as has Jackie Hoffman as the ornery neighbor, Uma.

Madam Secretary star Tea Leoni made a surprise appearance in the season 4 finale as Sofia Caccimelio, and it has since been confirmed that she'll return as the wife of missing dry cleaner king, Nicky "The Neck" Caccimelio. Season 5 has also added comic actor Keegan-Michael Key in a recurring role, but nothing is known about his character yet. Two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz has also ed in an as-yet-unnamed role. Another two-time Academy Award winner ed the cast when Renée Zellweger was added in March 2025.

Former Percy Jackson star Logan Lerman has been cast in a recurring role, but like his other cast , nothing is known about who he'll be playing. Comic actor Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts) has also been tapped to play an as-yet-unknown role in season 5. Beanie Feldstein (Booksmart) has boarded the fifth season, though her role is a secret for now.

The most likely cast for Only Murders in the Building season 5 includes:

Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Story Details

Will Mabel, Oliver, & Charles Crack A New Case?

Like the previous seasons, the ending of Only Murders in the Building season 4 left a juicy tease for what's coming next in season 5. Having solved Sazz' murder, and gotten Oliver to the altar on time, Charles and Mabel prepared to retire to their apartments for a much-needed rest. However, the arrival of Tea Leoni's Sofia Caccimelio threatened to interrupt their reflective period, and she attempted to enlist them in locating her missing husband, the dry cleaning king, Nicky "The Neck" Caccimelio.

Though they're initially reticent to accept the case, Sofia insists that her husband's disappearance ties back to the Arconia, pretty much ensuring they'll get involved eventually. To make matters worse, the trio eventually discovers the body of beloved doorman, Lester, in the Arconia's fountain, meaning the gang will have another brutal slaying to unravel in season 5. And while this season will be staying in New York, unlike the last, which moved between New York and LA, this will potentially see a bigger time range.

Co-creator John Hoffman has teased the likelihood of seeing more of New York in the past, which may mean a more 'period piece' feel being added to the mix. Like season 4, season 5 of Only Murders in the Building is already shaping up to be the biggest yet.