‘The Bear’ Season 3 Release Date, Cast and What We Know

Get ready to return to the kitchen with The Bear season 3. 

After dominating this past awards season with multiple wins, including an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series, the show is making its anticipated return later this year. 

On May 9, FX shared the first teaser for the new season, which shows Jeremy Allen White getting back into character as chef Carmy. 

The series, which follows an award-winning chef who returns home to manage his late brother’s sandwich shop, has received critical acclaim since it first premiered in June 2022.

In addition to the show itself garnering many accolades, it’s made stars of its lead actors, including White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri, all of whom have taken home Emmy wins for their roles. 

Here’s everything to know about The Bear season 3 ahead of its release. 

Who is in The Bear season 3 cast? 

Though details on new cast members have been kept under wraps, it is believed that White, Edebiri and Moss-Bachrach will all be back for the third season. Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Edwin Lee Gibson and Matty Matheson are also expected to return.

What is The Bear season 3 about?

According to an official synopsis, the new season will follow Carmy (White), Sydney (Edebiri) and Richie (Moss-Bachrach) “as they do what it takes to elevate The Bear, their beef stand turned fine-dining establishment, to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business.”

“It’s a losing battle every single day in the restaurant business,” the description continues. “Carmy pushes himself harder than ever, and demands excellence from his crew, who do their best to match his intensity.”

The synopsis adds that “their quest for culinary excellence will propel the crew to new levels and stress the bonds that hold the restaurant together. As the team grows in size, each member will strive to reach a greater level of service within their role. In the restaurant industry, you’re never on solid ground, and with that ever-changing landscape comes new challenges and opportunities. Our chefs have learned that every second counts, but this season we’ll find out if they have what it takes to make it to tomorrow.”

How many episodes will The Bear season 3 have? 

The new season will have a total of 10 episodes that will be dropped all at once. 

Where did The Bear season 3 film?

In December 2023, White teased that he would be returning to the kitchen to film season 3 in early 2024. “I’m going to get together with some chefs in January and start prepping in the kitchen again, sharpening up the skills,” he said on the Today show. 

Production began in Chicago in February, primarily in the Old Town neighborhood, as well is in the nearby suburb of Evanston, per NBC Chicago and the Daily Northwestern.

Is there a trailer for The Bear season 3?

On May 9, FX shared the first teaser trailer for the new season, which shows White (who seemingly escaped the freezer at the end of season 2) doing prep in the kitchen. 

The first clip from The Bear‘s third season was shown at Walt Disney Company’s Annual Shareholder Meeting on April 3 as Carmy navigated the bumpy opening of his revamped restaurant. 

When will The Bear season 3 be released?

The Bear season 3 will premiere Thursday, June 27, with all episodes releasing on Hulu at once. 

Will there be a season 4 of The Bear?

In March 2024, Deadline reported that The Bear had been quietly renewed for a fourth season already. Though a release date for the fourth season hasn’t been announced yet, it was reportedly filmed back to back with the third season.