When FX on Hulu finally confirmed The Bear season 4 for a Wednesday, June 25 2025 premiere, kitchens everywhere breathed a collective sigh of relief.
After three stress-inducing, award-winning seasons of controlled culinary chaos, chef-proprietor Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and his devoted brigade have ten fresh episodes to prove the newly christened fine-dining spot can survive a Chicago summer.
Below we break down the release strategy, plot teases, returning cast, and big questions hanging over everyone’s favorite anxiety-fueled kitchen.
Release Date & Drop Schedule
- Premiere: Wednesday, June 25 2025
- Platform: Hulu (U.S.) / Disney+ (international)
- Episode count: 10 total, all dropping at 8 p.m. ET
For the fourth straight year FX is opting for a full-season binge drop. Some fans still argue weekly episodes would let simmering story beats breathe, but the network seems committed to the now-traditional “eat in one sitting” model. Clear your calendar; the service industry never sleeps.
Quick Recap: Where We Left the Staff in Season 3
- Carmy finally delivered a Michelin-level menu—but locked himself in a walk-in cooler, melting down over standards he fears he’ll never meet.
- Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) landed a huge job offer from a rival restaurant, yet her loyalty to Carmy remained unresolved.
- Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) found new purpose as the front-of-house maestro, embracing hospitality with “constant, relentless excellence.”
- Tina, Marcus, Sugar, Fak and the entire crew survived opening-night carnage, but the tiny margin for error—financial, mental, emotional—could crush them in a heartbeat.
Season 4 Synopsis: Joy, Growth & New Challenges
FX’s official logline promises that Carmy, Sydney and Richie are “pushing forward, determined not only to survive, but also to take The Bear to the next level.” The word on set: expect less overt meanness than past seasons, but no shortage of high-stakes pressure.
- Pursuit of Excellence: Carmy’s fixation on a Michelin star will clash with real-world constraints: food costs, landlord demands, impossible wait-list expectations.
- Team Dynamics: Every employee must decide what’s “worth holding on to.” Friendship? Family? Personal dreams?
- Sydney’s Decision: Will she accept that alluring outside offer or remain co-chef? Her future is the pivot point for the entire brigade.
- Flashbacks & Guest Stars: Following Season 3’s star-studded holiday episode tradition, look for more cameo spice—rumor has it a legendary Chicago chef and a certain fashion-world icon will pop in.
Full Returning Cast
| Actor | Character | Role in the Kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Allen White | Carmy Berzatto | Executive Chef / Owner |
| Ayo Edebiri | Sydney Adamu | Co-Chef de Cuisine |
| Ebon Moss-Bachrach | Richard “Richie” Jerimovich | Front-of-House Lead |
| Abby Elliott | Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto | GM / Operations |
| Lionel Boyce | Marcus Brooks | Pastry Chef |
| Liza Colón-Zayas | Tina Marrero | Sous-Chef |
| Matty Matheson | Neil Fak | Handy-man / Expeditor |
| Oliver Platt | Uncle Jimmy | Investor |
| Molly Gordon | Claire | Carmy’s Complicated Love Interest |
5 Burning Questions Heading into The Bear Season 4
- Can the restaurant earn (and keep) a Michelin star without sacrificing everyone’s sanity?
- Will Sydney stay? Her ambition could split the partnership—or elevate it.
- Is Carmy ready to confront his freezer-door trauma and build healthier coping mechanisms?
- How will Richie balance hospitality swagger with fatherhood responsibilities?
- Money, money, money: Can Sugar & Uncle Jimmy keep the cash flow positive before creditors shut the doors?
Viewing Tips & Pairings
- Rewatch “Forks” (S2E7) for Richie’s hospitality arc refresher.
- Line up stress-snacks: Chicago-style Italian beef, lemon-ice palate cleanser, and yes—a perfectly brunoised family-meal veggie plate.
- Follow showrunner Joanna Calo on Instagram; she often drops behind-the-scenes kitchen shots leading to premiere week.
Final Thoughts
The Bear season 4 isn’t just about turning tickets and chasing stars; it’s a meditation on what happens when a found-family refuses to quit. With all episodes landing June 25 on Hulu, fans can expect 2025’s hottest binge to be equal parts heartburn and heart-warming. Whether you inhale the entire meal in one night or savor each course, one thing’s certain: Chef, yes, we’re ready.
“Let it rip.”
Catch The Bear season 4 exclusively on Hulu—and let the chaos cooking commence.
