Only Murders in the Building Season 5: What to Expect From the New Chapter

The Arconia’s walls are buzzing once again—Only Murders in the Building returns for its highly anticipated Season 5 on September 9, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. The beloved comedy-mystery series, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, continues to deliver sharp wit, tangled mysteries, and heartfelt storytelling that has made it one of television’s most acclaimed shows.

Let’s take a look back at the journey so far, recap the highlights of the past four seasons, and uncover what’s in store for the brand-new chapter.

📺 Quick Recap: Seasons 1–4

Season 1 (2021)

It all began with the suspicious death of Tim Kono inside the Arconia. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, three unlikely neighbors united by their obsession with true crime podcasts, started their own investigation—and their own podcast. The season laid the foundation of their quirky chemistry and ended with a shocking setup for Season 2.

Season 2 (2022)

The trio found themselves accused of Bunny Folger’s murder. This season expanded the lore of the Arconia, introduced new characters (like Cara Delevingne’s Alice), and peeled back more layers of Mabel’s past. The reveal of Becky Butler (aka Poppy White) as the killer proved the series could still surprise.

Season 3 (2023)

Hollywood star Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd) was murdered on the opening night of Oliver’s Broadway play. Enter Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin, a standout addition who became Oliver’s love interest and eventually his wife. Themes of art, ambition, and betrayal took center stage.

Season 4 (2024)

The podcast became a movie! Charles, Oliver, and Mabel watched their story turned into a film adaptation with star-studded casting, including Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, and Zach Galifianakis playing fictionalized versions of them. But tragedy struck again when Charles’s stunt double and friend, Sazz Pataki, was killed in a mysterious sniper attack—ending the season on one of the darkest cliffhangers yet.

🔎 What’s New in Season 5

Tagline: “All bets are off.”

Season 5 promises to raise the stakes higher than ever. Here’s what we know so far:

• The Central Mystery: Sazz Pataki’s shocking murder remains unresolved. Was Charles the real target? Who would want to kill her—and why? Expect this season to dig deeper into Charles’s past while exploring the consequences of being in the spotlight.

• New Faces: Season 5 welcomes a powerhouse lineup of guest stars, including Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Bobby Cannavale, Logan Lerman, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, and Jermaine Fowler. With such a loaded cast, theories are already flying about who’s a suspect, a victim, or a red herring.

• Returning Legends: Nathan Lane’s Teddy Dimas and James Caverly’s Theo Dimas return, suggesting that Season 5 will reconnect with threads from the show’s earliest days. Could the Dimases be entangled in Sazz’s death?

• Tone Shift: Showrunners hint that this season will balance the classic comedy with darker, more thriller-like elements—perhaps the boldest tonal shift since the series began.

🗓 Release Date & Episodes

• Premiere: September 9, 2025

• Episodes: 10 total

• Finale: October 28, 2025

• Streaming on: Disney+ (formerly Hulu in earlier seasons)

🎙 Why Fans Are Excited

• The chemistry between Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez remains the heart of the series. Their banter and emotional beats keep the show grounded amid the chaos.

• The addition of Hollywood icons like Meryl Streep in past seasons and Christoph Waltz & Renée Zellweger this season has only elevated the drama.

• Each season has managed to reinvent the central mystery while still staying true to the show’s humor and warmth.

With Season 5, the series is expected to deliver one of its most emotionally intense storylines yet, while still keeping the podcast-loving trio at the center of the action.

🕵️ Final Thoughts

Only Murders in the Building has proven that murder can be hilarious, heartbreaking, and endlessly compelling. With its blend of suspense and comedy, the series has carved out a unique space in television. As the trio dives into their darkest case yet, one thing is certain: the Arconia still has secrets left to tell.

Mark your calendars for September 9, 2025—because murder season is back.