The Handmaid’s TaleSeason 6: Everything We Know About the Hit Series' Final Run

Mar. 15, 2025

Elisabeth Moss (June) and O-T Fagbenle (Luke) in The Handmaid’s Tale.Photo: Hulu

The Handmaid’s Tale’ssixth and final seasonis underway, preparing fans for the dystopian drama’s much-anticipated conclusion.

Season 6 ofThe Handmaid’s Talewas announced ahead of its fifth season premiere in September 2022, with creator and showrunnerBruce Miller expressing his excitementand gratitude for bringing the impactful story to life.

“It has been a true honor to tell the story of Margaret Atwood’s groundbreaking novel and chillingly relevant world, and we are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season ofThe Handmaid’s Tale,” he said.

The final season, which promises to be “big and wild” according to starElisabeth Moss, is now in production.

With production underway, the show is set to premiere in April 2025, building anticipation for fans eager to see how June Osborne’s harrowing story will conclude. From new cast additions and plot twists, here’s everything we know so far aboutThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6.

How did season 5 ofThe Handmaid’s Taleend?

Yvonne Strahovski (Serena) in The Handmaid’s Tale.Sophie Giraud/Hulu

Sophie Giraud/Hulu

In the season 5 finale ofThe Handmaid’s Taletensions mounted as June’s life remained under threat.

At the station, Luke, who realized his fate, sacrificed his freedom to ensure June and their daughter, Nichole, could escape and he was arrested while they boarded the train. Onboard, June encountered Serena and Noah in a tense reunion.

What isThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6 about?

While specific plot details are still under wraps, Miller, the series creator, and starring cast members have given hints at what fans can expect.

In an interview withDigital Spyin November 2022, Miller expressed frustration with the book’s abrupt ending and a desire to extend the narrative.

“Everybody’s like, ‘Who do you think you are, writing more?’ I’m like, ‘Oh my God, it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do, to write the rest.’ Because it’s like: what the hell happened?! Oh my God — it’s the most infuriating ending,” he told the outlet.

Miller added that the series will conclude on their “own terms.”

“It’s something we never get with just the way the business is set up,” he said. “Also, more importantly, not something everyone would give to the audience.”

As for character dynamics, Moss hinted that the relationship between June and Serena will become increasingly complex on an episode of theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast in May 2024.

“I’m the first person to be like, ‘Forget June, let’s focus on Serena for this episode.’ Yvonne [Strahovski] said it so well when she said, ‘There’s no Serena without June, and there’s no June without Serena,’ And that’s so true. And so to me, the parallel stories, I love that part of the show so much. So I totally agree with the fans on this one.”

Moss has also been vocal about how the final season will be crafted with the fans in mind, aiming to satisfy long-time viewers who have followed the series through its five installments.

Who is in the cast ofThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6?

Elisabeth Moss and Samira Wiley in The Handmaid’s Tale.Sophie Giraud/Hulu

The final season will see the return of core cast members, including Moss (June Osborne),Yvonne Strahovski(Serena Joy Waterford), Bradley Whitford (Commander Lawrence), Max Minghella (Nick), Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia), O.T. Fagbenle (Luke), Samira Wiley (Moira), Madeline Brewer (Janine), Amanda Brugel (Rita), Sam Jaeger (Mark Tuello) and Ever Carradine (Naomi Putnam).

What new cast members are joining the show for the final season?

Josh Charles in May 2024.Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

In July 2024 it was announced thatJosh Charles would be joiningthe series in the final season ofThe Handmaid’s Tale. However, details of his character are still unknown.

Charles’ addition to the cast will mark a second onscreen collaboration with Moss, as the two starred in the FX on Hulu spy thrillerThe Veilin 2024.

When willThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6 be released?

The Handmaid’s Taleseason 6 began filming in September 2024. The news was shared on the show’s officialInstagramaccount with a photo of Moss holding up a clapboard. At the time, the post also confirmed that the new episodes willarrive in spring 2025.

The official premiere date came five months later, when Hulu announced that season 6 will debut on April 8, 2025 in apost on X.

Is there a trailer forThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6?

The first glimpse atThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6 came in November 2024, when ashort clipfrom the upcoming season was included in a Hulu/Disney+ sizzle reel. Serena can be seen saying, “Something big is about to happen," to which June replies, “Let’s bring them home.”

When the streamer announced the premiere date in February 2025,another teaser arrived. Showing scenes of Gilead where June and other handmaids are gathering together, her voiceover says, “They believed that these garments that they put on our bodies told the world who we are. To mark us, they put us in red — the color of blood. They forgot that it’s also the color of rage.”

Where can I watchThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6?

The sixth and final season ofThe Handmaid’s Talewill be available for streaming on Hulu. Fans can catch up on seasons 1 through 5 on the platform ahead of the new season’s release.

Who is directingThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6?

Eric Tuchman attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. ; Yahlin Chang attends the 2020 Writers Guild Awards on February 01, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. ; Elisabeth Moss attends Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5 Finale Event on November 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Rich Fury/Getty ; Phillip Faraone/Getty ; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Rich Fury/Getty ; Phillip Faraone/Getty ; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Moss previously directed three episodes in season 4 and three in season 5, including the finale. During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!in June 2021, Moss reflected on the experience of directing for the first time during season 4.

“I was originally only supposed to [direct] the one [episode], and then I liked it so much that I thought, ‘Well, there’s an open position later in the season — we don’t have a director.’ And I kind of put myself forward for the job,” Moss said on the show. “I really, really loved it.”

The sixth season will also see executive producers Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman stepping in as co-showrunners, taking over from Miller.

Why isn’t Bruce Miller returning as showrunner forThe Handmaid’s Talefinal season?

Bruce Miller and Elisabeth Moss at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in January 2018.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

Miller, the creator and executive producer ofThe Handmaid’s Tale, is stepping back from his showrunner duties for the final season to focus onThe Testaments, aHandmaid’s Talespinoff currently in development,Varietyreported in March 2023. However, he remains involved in the final season as an executive producer and writer.

source: people.com