While The Bear just devoured at the 81st Annual Golden Globeses by taking home five awards, including best comedy, fans have quite the appetite.
Last season of the culinary dramedy left viewers in a cacophony of yelling, uneasy stomachs and a "chaos menu" indicative of the cooks firing up the dishes. Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) sabotages his relationship with Claire (Molly Gordon), seemingly resigned to the belief that he needs to be unhappy to be successful. Despite everything, Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) finds affirmation in her pursuit to win The Bear a Michelin star, as Carmy warns her of the cost: "You're going to have to care about everything more than anything."
For those hungry for more, here's everything we know about whether The Bear will re-open for season 3.
Will there be a season 3 of The Bear?
Yes, chef! FX renewed The Bear for season 3 as of last November. Considering its marked critical acclaim, it's not the biggest surprise. In fact, Deadline reported that the latest installment was the most-watched premiere of any FX series on Hulu.
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Do we know The Bear season 3 release date yet?
Official dates have yet to be confirmed, but no need to call mom just yet. When promoting his film The Iron Claw, Jeremy Allen White stopped by the Today show and gave a better timeline for season 3.
"I think we're going to get started up in like February, March," he says. "I'm going to get together with some chefs in January and start prepping in the kitchen again, sharpening up the skills," he said.
For reference, season 2's filming began last February in Chicago, Illinois, per Collider. All 10 episodes of the last season premiered in summer 2023. So, here's hoping that season 3 is similarly just around the corner.
Do we know who will be in The Bear season 3 cast?
Should The Bear return, the usual list of characters from previous seasons includes:
- Jeremy Allen White as Carmy
- Ayo Edebiri as Sydney
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie
- Abby Elliott as Natalie
- Lionel Boyce as Marcus
- Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina
- Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
- Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebra
- Oliver Platt as Uncle Jimmy
- Chris Witaske as Pete
The epic "Fishes" episode alone stirred up a number of surprise guest appearances, including the likes of Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Will Poulter, Olivia Colman and John Mulaney. Whether or not those actors return depends on where the story goes.
Appearing in flashbacks for both seasons, Carmy and Natalie's late brother Michael (Jon Bernthal) is likely to make a comeback. What's more, season 2 newcomer Molly Gordon may continue her role if Carmy mends his relationship with Claire. Who knows, Jamie Lee Curtis could also return to play the siblings' mother Donna.
While he admitted he'd love to see Olivia and Jamie Lee reprise their roles, Jeremy admitted to Deadline that his dream guest stars include Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri's Sam Rockwell and The Big Lebowski's John Turturro.
Do we know what The Bear season 3 will be about?
Season 2 ended on Friends and Family Night but not without a hitch. The next chapter will likely follow Carmy and company as they open for business, with a mere few months to turn a profit and pay off Uncle Jimmy's loan. Otherwise, the Bear closes up shop for good.
With Carmy accidentally locked in the walk-in fridge and sabotaging his relationship with Claire, we're bound to explore where they stand in the aftermath. That consequentially led to a tense standoff with Richie, too. Sydney and Carmy might also be on a slow burn that could ignite in the episodes to come.
It also unpacked Carmy's family trauma. In the season's longest episode, viewers witnessed a flashback set at the Berzatto family's Feast of the Seven Fishes. Insults were hurled, as were forks ... shortly followed by a car driven into a house. In the present, Pete, unknowingly, is the one to tell Donna of Natalie's pregnancy. We wouldn't be surprised if the season continues to dive further into their family history.
As for Carmy's relationship with Sydney, fans continuously voice how they want the friends to possibly pursue a romance with one another. While anything is possible with The Bear, Ayo Edibiri weighed in on the speculation during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
"It's really not our thought process when we're making the show, and I understand it can be part of a show's culture," she explained to the outlet. "But I don’t think they’re going to get what they want."
For those wondering what happens between Carmy and Claire once he leaves the fridge? Jeremy recently responded to those heated inquiries while at the 2024 Golden Globes.
"I truly have no idea," he said, "As Jeremy, reader of scripts and watcher of show, I think Claire is so lovely and kind to Carmy. I think she deserves an apology at the very least. So, I hope there's some version of that when I read the scripts."
Where can I watch and stream The Bear?
You can stream all episodes of The Bear exclusively on Hulu. If you’re watching the show on your laptop, you can head over to the Hulu website. Alternatively, you can catch it via Hulu's iPhone or Android apps. First-time users can sign up for a plan starting at $7.99 per month.
Jacqueline (she/her) was a commerce editor for Good Housekeeping from 2021 to 2024. Prior to joining GH, she was a style and beauty reviews fellow at Insider, testing viral trends, reviewing sustainable brands and more. She's a graduate of the University of Florida's School of Journalism, with a specialty in magazines and mass communication.
