Yellowjackets Season 4, the show’s final season, premieres on Paramount+ on Friday, November 20, 2026. After three seasons of flashbacks to the wilderness and the survivors’ dark secrets in the present day, this is where the story ends. Here’s the release schedule, who’s in it, and a quick recap of Season 3.
Yellowjackets Season 4 release date and schedule
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Friday, November 20, 2026 |
| New episodes | Weekly, every Friday |
| Series finale | Friday, January 22, 2027 |
That means new episodes run through the holidays, with the final episode arriving in late January.
Where to watch
Season 4 streams on Paramount+, on the Premium plan (the one that includes Showtime). Seasons 1–3 are on Paramount+ too if you want to catch up.
Is this the last season?
Yes. Creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson confirmed in October 2025 that Season 4 would be the final season. According to the show’s team, each episode this season focuses on one of the survivors, so every character gets their ending.
Yellowjackets Season 4 cast
Starring
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Melanie Lynskey | Shauna (adult) |
| Sophie Nélisse | Shauna (teen) |
| Christina Ricci | Misty (adult) |
| Samantha Hanratty | Misty (teen) |
| Tawny Cypress | Taissa (adult) |
| Jasmin Savoy Brown | Taissa (teen) |
| Sophie Thatcher | Natalie (teen) |
| Liv Hewson | Van (teen) |
| Courtney Eaton | Lottie (teen) |
| Hilary Swank | Melissa (adult) |
| Warren Kole | Jeff |
Guest stars
The final season brings in some big names as guest stars, including June Squibb, Elijah Wood, Molly Ringwald, Devon Sawa and Dulé Hill. Their roles are being kept secret.
What is Season 4 about?
The trailer shows the teen survivors finally coming home from the wilderness, but the nightmare isn’t over. In the present day, the adult survivors face the fallout of Season 3 and the secrets they’ve kept for 25 years. The final season is expected to answer the show’s biggest questions: how they were rescued, and what really happened out there.
Season 3 recap: what to remember
Spoilers for Season 3 below.
- Teen Shauna became the Antler Queen and took control of the group in the wilderness.
- The Pit Girl was finally revealed as Mari, who died after falling into a spiked trap during a hunt.
- Callie killed Lottie in the present day, pushing her down the stairs during a confrontation.
- Adult Van died, a huge loss for the group.
- Season 3 ended with Shauna more dangerous than ever, and the remaining survivors further apart.
FAQ
When does Yellowjackets Season 4 come out?
Friday, November 20, 2026, on Paramount+.
Is Yellowjackets Season 4 the final season?
Yes. The creators confirmed it’s the last season.
When is the Yellowjackets series finale?
New episodes arrive every Friday, with the final episode on January 22, 2027.
Do I need Paramount+ Premium?
Yes. Yellowjackets is a Showtime original, so it’s included in the Paramount+ Premium plan.
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