Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to director Tim Burton’s 1988 classic Beetlejuice (watch it HERE), is set to reach theatres on September 6th – and movie-goers who check out the movie at a Regal cinema will have the chance to score a collectible popcorn bucket! Like Dune: Part Two earlier this year, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is getting a popcorn bucket that’s designed to resemble the sandworms featured in the film, but the design of this one is a bit less suggestive. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was in development hell for decades before it finally got made. In 1990, Jonathan Gems was hired to write a sequel that was going to be titled Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Burton considered having Daniel Waters rewrite that script, Pamela Norris did rewrite it, and Warner Bros. offered Kevin Smith the chance to do another rewrite. He turned it down. Seth Grahame-Smith was hired to write and produce a new version of a sequel in 2011. Mike Vukadinovich was brought on to rewrite his script in 2017.
Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, co-creators and co-showrunners of Wednesday, have written the screenplay for Beetlejuice 2 that was actually filmed. Brad Pitt’s Plan B is producing the sequel, which filmed in London before moving to Vermont and Massachusetts.
Here’s the official synopsis: Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Michael Keaton is back as Beetlejuice and is joined in the cast by Winona Ryder, reprising the role of Lydia Deetz; Catherine O’Hara, back as Lydia’s stepmother Delia; Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter Astrid, Justin Theroux as a fellow named Rory, Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice’s wife and Willem Dafoe as a law enforcement officer in the afterlife. Arthur Conti is also in there, in an unspecified role.
Will you be catching Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on the big screen next month, and will you be going to Regal to get the sandworm popcorn bucket? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Ah, the spoof movie – a delightful cinematic concoction that turns the serious into the ridiculous, often with hilarious results. From Mel Brooks’ timeless classics like Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles to the anarchic charm of the Zucker Brothers’ Airplane!, spoof movies have long been a beloved staple for audiences craving a good laugh. These films expertly parody genres, tropes, and iconic scenes, turning them on their heads with sharp wit and irreverent humor. The late ’90s and early 2000s saw a resurgence of this genre, most notably with the release of the wildly successful Scary Movie in 2000, which lampooned contemporary horror films with reckless abandon. However, while Scary Movie was making waves and redefining the horror-comedy landscape, another spoof film was quietly waiting in the wings. Made before the Wayans’ entry, this hidden gem took a similar aim at the horror genre, mixing self-aware humor with a keen eye for the absurd. Its release may have been overshadowed by its more famous counterpart. Still, it showed the spoof genre’s creative and comedic potential, offering its unique and uproarious take on the slasher film clichés we all know and love. I’m Mike Conway for JoBlo Horror, and we are paying a visit to Scary Movie’s overlooked twin cousin with Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th, today on Horror Party Movies.
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th (watch it HERE) is a parody that stitches together elements from a slew of iconic horror films into a single, hilariously absurd flick. The story unfolds in the small town of Bulimia Falls, centering around Bulimia Falls High School, where a group of stereotypical high school students finds themselves stalked by a masked killer.
New kid on the block, Dawson Deery, a socially awkward yet endearing nerd, becomes entangled in the mystery when he and his friends receive ominous notes warning that someone knows their dark secrets. The group comprises Barbara Primesuspect, the tough yet somewhat clueless final girl; Slab O’Beef, the dim-witted jock; Boner, the sex-obsessed nerd; and Martina Matinez, the snarky goth girl.
As the body count rises, the friends must navigate a series of ridiculous and over-the-top scenarios, each one lampooning familiar horror tropes. They encounter everything from bumbling law enforcement to bizarre red herrings, all while trying to unmask the killer.
So what type of party is Shriek If…you know what? I’m not saying that long ass name again. Let’s get to the party meter. According to my scale, Shriek’s slapstick humor is a prime candidate for a good time. As always, I’ll be making a drink to accompany the movie. So, let’s hop behind the bar and get right to it.
GREASED FRIGHTENING
2oz Vodka
1oz Midori
3oz Sprite
Float Grenadine
As with any game, there are some basic rules you can follow or modify.
For today’s game, take a drink when:
With any non-horror movie parody
When there’s a kill in the background
When you find yourself saying “They couldn’t make this movie today.”
When someone says “Boner”
If alcohol isn’t your bag, there are plenty of other things to choose from. Cannabis, if legal in your state, delta 8, 9, 10, or whatever the hell number they’re at now, caffeine, hot sauce, anything. Just know your tolerance. This is supposed to be fun; we don’t want to send you to the hospital. Basically, don’t be a dumbass.
So, does Shriek stand toe-to-toe with the other horror parody?
The movie opens with a parody of the iconic opening to Scream. Stepping in the shoes of Drew Barrymore’s Casey Becker is Screw Frombehind, played by Aimee Graham. While alone in the house, putting the finishing touches on a comically large cake, she gets a phone call from none other than The Killer. The fact that he goes by no other name than “The Killer” is pretty humorous and a fun gag throughout the movie. Sure, compared to studio comedies, the budget here is pretty lacking. But, just moments into the phone call, the killer falls into the pool.It’s that type of dumb-ass comedy throughout that helps you forget the production value. While Scary Movie also famously parodied the suspenseful intro, Shriek takes a more slapstick approach. From Screw’s frantic and overly long chase around a birthday cake, to an escape attempt which leads her straight into a bug zapper, resulting in an unexpectedly hilarious electrocution. The Killer’s subsequent disappointment and accidental mask transformation from the Bloody Murder mask to the comically large Ghostface mask, thanks to a lit cigarette, is pretty damn clever.
The main story focuses on Dawson Deery, the new kid at Bulimia Falls High School. He quickly falls in with a quirky group of friends. There’s Boner, the dorky virgin who feels more like a stand in Shitbreak from American Pie. While most of you folks may remember him as Johnathan from Buffy, he will always be Vincent from Seinfeld to me. Then there’s Slab, the dumb jock taking over the role from Freddie Prinze Jr. Barbara Primesuspect, the beautiful blonde kielbasa queen, spoofing her fellow Buffy star, Sarah Michelle Gellar. Here’s a fun little tidbit: This school was also the filming location for the kickass Jawbreaker, which also starred Julie Benz. Finally, there is Martina Martinez, the goth girl who is more in line with someone from The Craft. Dawson has a serious crush on her, though he can’t figure out exactly what team she plays for. Of course, since it was shot in 1999, naturally, there will be plenty of jokes about the stereotypes of same-sex orientation. But with this movie, they are so tame it’s hardly offensive compared to the likes of other spoof movies.
EmpTV News reporter Hagitha Utslay is covering the recent killings. She’s not only reporting on the crime but has also turned it into a best-selling pop-up book. She wastes no time pointing fingers at Dawson, accusing him of being the killer. Also hot on the case is Barbara’s brother Doughy. He’s an inept mall cop who is bumbling his way through the hunt for the killer because the mask was stolen from a Spencers.
Adding to the cast is Shirley Jones as Nurse Kevorkian. Another 60s TV star, Rose Marie as Mrs Tingle. And, hey, look, there’s Beans from Even Stevens as Chucky. Finally, Coolio, as Principal Interest, or The Administrator Formally Known as Principal, rounds out our cast of characters. Color me purple and impressed because his take on Prince is up there with Chappelle’s version. RIP, man.
As the day goes on, students keep dropping like flies in the background. In class, each friend gets a creepy letter from the killer, revealing their deepest secrets from the summer before. This sends them into flashbacks of a wild night of drunk driving when they hit a deer and dumped it in the sea. The dirty laundry? Martina skipped giving her grandma laxatives, Boner accidentally got his brother killed in prison, Slab smoked his uncle’s ashes thinking it was something else, and Barbara committed the heinous crime of removing the “do not remove” tag from a mattress. And how does Dawson fit into all of this? Well, let’s just say it’s something that is best left to be seen.
Keeping Scream as its backbone, the story culminates at a house party. Only this time, instead of being aware they are in a horror movie, they are aware they are in a parody.
On paper, this easily looks like it completely ripped off Scary Movie. However, it just so happened to be a coincidence that they both came out around the same time. In fact, Shriek was in production before the Wayans rolled the camera. Lionsgate planned a theatrical release but then saw the finished product and put it on hold. Scary Movie was released in the summer of 2000, and Shriek became the subject of snickers in the local video stores.
But just because it was deemed unreleasable in theaters doesn’t mean it’s unwatchable. I’d go as far as to say it’s every bit as entertaining as the other movie. It just has a different flavor. From the get-go, the movie wears its intentions on its sleeve. It’s not about reinventing the wheel; it’s about giving it a humorous spin. Scary Movie thrived on its raunchy humor and shock value, pushing the envelope with its explicit jokes and physical comedy. Shriek, on the other hand, embraced a more absurd and surreal style. Its humor is less about gross-out gags and more about clever wordplay and ridiculous situations. The director of this film, John Blanchard, knew a thing or two about absurd comedy, having had roots from The Kids in the Hall to MadTV. Shriek actually plays more like a very long Mad TV sketch, with alums David Herman and Artie Lange making cameos.
When I was a kid, you were either a fan of Mad TV or SNL. There was no in-between, or at least in my circle of friends. Mad TV was the king of late-night parody in the ’90s. Not only did the show give us memorable characters, but also hilarious spoofs of movies and TV shows. For example, check out the edited Sopranos skit or even Gump Fiction from their first episode. Shriek doesn’t just stop with horror. It also spoofs movies like Grease, complete with a musical number, to a laugh-out-loud moment inspired by Porky’s.
When it comes to the main cast of “teens” in the movie, while all are entertaining on screen, one truly stands out among the rest: Simon Rex as Slab O Beef. That’s right, kids, Dirt Nasty himself is in this movie. His portrayal of the stereotypical dim-witted jock is spot-on, and his impeccable timing and physical comedy make him one of the film’s highlights. But the one scene that cracked me up was when he attempted to read his “I know what you did last Hanukkah” note. It’s a small recurring gag, but it got a big laugh from me every time. Slab’s antics at the party further showcase Simon Rex’s comedic talents. When he takes steroids to impress his friends, and the result is his head literally exploding, the scene is both shocking and uproariously funny. And yes, he may have crossed over to the other side as George in Scary Movie 3, but we can’t forget his roots.
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen’s Hagitha Utslay the EmpTV News reporter, is another comedic highlight. Her character’s absurdity rivals that of Gail Hailstorm from Scary Movie. Hagitha’s relentless accusations against Dawson, despite the mounting evidence pointing elsewhere, and her obliviousness to her own cameraman’s murder are played for maximum comedic effect. Her flirtation with Doughy, played by Tom Arnold, the bumbling security guard, adds another layer of humor. Almost every word that comes out of Tom Arnold’s mouth is hilarious. But then again, this is coming from a guy who thinks his 1996 movie The Stupids is funny as hell.
The film’s climax at Slab’s party is a perfect blend of parody and slapstick, much like the house party finale in Scary Movie. Boner’s misguided attempt to lose his virginity, only to suffer a heart attack, and Barbara’s allergic reaction to bee stings during a chase with the Killer, are examples of how Shriek turns horror scenarios on their head with comedic twists.
It’s hard not to compare this to Scary Movie, but another thing that has an advantage over it is that Shriek only has two writers. The problem with Scary Movie is that it’s chock full of pop culture references that were only funny for the time. You have Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer to thank for that. Who are they, you ask? They are the ones pretty much responsible for the slew of shitty spoof movies in the 2000s like Date Movie, Meet the Spartans, Vampires Suck, and so on. God, those were the fucking worst. Yes, Shiek has its share of pop culture references, too. But it’s minimal, like the Mentos parody or even a whole chase scene devoted to VH1’s Pop-Up Video.
They say not to judge a book by its cover. And the same should be said here because look at this movie’s cover. What in the name of 2000s Photoshop is going on there? And what the hell is going on with Coolio? He’s got top billing on the cover, but it looks like they grabbed a candid photo. Like, he’s saying “Hey, man, I’m going to the store, yall need anything?” And then, someone takes his picture at that moment and slaps it on the poster. Anyway, yea, the moral of the story, don’t judge a film by its shitty cover.
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th was finally released during USA’s Shriek Week in October, 2000. In the end, while I still find the stoner comedy of Scary Movie funnier, I still think this is a hidden gem that shouldn’t be overlooked. One thing is for certain, it’s miles funnier over Scary Movie 4 and 5. What do you think of Shriek? Let us know in the comments, and we will see you on the next one.
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It’s been ten years since the world lost the legendary Robin Williams, a loving father, kind soul, and gift to stage and screen. Authorities ruled Williams’ death a suicide, leaving audiences, friends, and family stunned by such unfortunate events. According to Williams’ widow, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and had struggled with depression, anxiety, and increasing paranoia. While some say they noticed the gifted actor’s decline, the world remained shocked by his death.
To honor his lasting memory, Vanity Fair spoke with many of Williams’ co-stars, friends, and admirers about their best and most heart-warming memories of Robin, resulting in a touching collection of tributes that could leave you with a smile on your face.
Speaking with Sally Field, who starred alongside Robin in 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire, the actress shared a story about Robin’s reaction to her father’s passing while filming the classic comedy. Field learned about her father’s passing on a busy day of filming and wanted to maintain the process. Once Williams learned about the sad news, he arranged for Field to leave the set to grieve appropriately. “I never shared this story before,” Field said. “I was in the camper outside of the courtroom where we were shooting the divorce scene. My father had a stroke a couple of years before, and was in a nursing facility. I got a phone call from the doctor saying my father had passed — a massive stroke. He asked if I wanted them to put him on the resuscitator. I said, ‘No, he did not want that. Just let him go. And please lean down and say, “Sally says goodbye.”
“I was of course beside myself,” Field continued. “I came on the set trying with all my might to act. I wasn’t crying. Robin came over, pulled me out of the set, and asked, ‘Are you okay?’” When Field told him what had happened, the world stopped, with Williams politely insisting, “Oh my God, we need to get you out here right now.” Robins spoke with Mrs. Doubtfire director Christopher Columbus about rearranging the schedule and ensuring Sally was clear to leave.
“And he made it happen — they shot around me the rest of the day,” Field said. “I could go back to my house, call my brother and make arrangements. It’s a side of Robin that people rarely knew: He was very sensitive and intuitive.”
When people ask me which celebrity death has affected me the most, my answer is always, without question, Robin Williams. I first fell in love with Robin when I was just a child, thanks to Robert Altman’s Popeye. From then on, I followed his work as best as possible by watching films like Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Cadilac Man, and Awakenings. Years later, Mr. Williams would star in some of my favorite movies, including The Fisher King, The Birdcage, and my all-time favorite, Death to Smoochy.
What are some of your favorite memories related to Robin Williams? Let us know in the comments section below.
WolfEye Studios’ Weird West was an excellent, though somewhat overlooked, 2022 isometric RPG that felt at times like an immersive sim stealth game. Now the team led by former Arkane staff are taking aim at something bigger: a first-person RPG that mixes elements of Fallout and Dishonored in a wrapper of alt-history,…
WolfEye Studios’ Weird West was an excellent, though somewhat overlooked, 2022 isometric RPG that felt at times like an immersive sim stealth game. Now the team led by former Arkane staff are taking aim at something bigger: a first-person RPG that mixes elements of Fallout and Dishonored in a wrapper of alt-history,…
Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass has various weekly quests you can finish for some sweet XP, letting you unlock those tasty new cosmetics. Week 11’s batch of quests introduces five new challenges to complete, each worth 15,000 XP. Those who complete all five quests will be rewarded with 75,000 XP, which can…
Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass has various weekly quests you can finish for some sweet XP, letting you unlock those tasty new cosmetics. Week 11’s batch of quests introduces five new challenges to complete, each worth 15,000 XP. Those who complete all five quests will be rewarded with 75,000 XP, which can…
PLOT: A bounty hunter named Lilith (Cate Blanchett) is hired to retrieve the daughter (Ariana Greenblatt) of a tycoon who’s hiding out on a dangerous world, Pandora, with an elite former soldier, Roland (Kevin Hart) and a deranged muscleman, Krieg (Florian Munteanu).
REVIEW: Borderlands has been one of the most infamous would-be summer blockbusters in a while. Initially filmed in 2021, when it was shot before Cate Blanchett’s Oscar-nominated role in Tar, the film ended up going in for some significant reshoots with Deadpool director Tim Miller filling in for original helmer Eli Roth, who went off to shoot the well-received Thanksgiving. Given that Roth retains sole directorial credit and has been front-and-center in the movie’s publicity campaign, it’s hard to say definitely what was or wasn’t part of his original concept of the movie. Still, I imagine this seam-laden misfire wasn’t it.
I should note that I’ve never played the Borderlands games and am not particularly familiar with the world depicted here. I went into this as a movie fan, and despite the bad buzz, I was optimistic the film would at least be entertaining. While I haven’t loved all of Roth’s movies, I think he’s a good director, and his films are never boring. Well, until now anyway (although – again – is it his movie?).
Truly, is a disaster. With its classic rock soundtrack and, eye-popping colour palette, and eccentric cast of characters, it feels like a Guardians of the Galaxy clone, albeit without any of that film’s charm or vision. Roth’s original cut might have been edgier, or at least more interesting, but as it is, Borderlands is to Guardians of the Galaxy and (another movie it seems heavily patted after) Fury Road, as Solarbabies is to The Road Warrior. Heck, that’s an insult to Solarbabies because at least that movie was fun. This is just a hacked-up mess anchored by a miscast lead in Cate Blanchett.
While a dazzling actress, she’s not a natural action heroine. Were she to have gotten better material here, she maybe could have done something, but she’s stuck with a stock anti-hero role, with her the hard-bitten bounty hunter who never – for a second – seems as ruthless as the other characters treat her throughout. Complete with hair flips, Blanchett almost appears to be sending up action roles but doesn’t bring her normal gravitas to a part for which she looks ill-suited.
However, Lilith is only one of the rather dull band of heroes the film centers around. Kevin Hart plays his action-driven role straight-laced, with him not even cracking a smile. He comes off as someone badly trying to be convincing in an against-type part, but they could have hit some middle ground and let some of his humour (you know – the thing that made him famous) shine through a bit. Hidden behind a mask, Creed 2’s Florian Munteanu, in a role that seems like it’s trying to be this movie’s Drax, isn’t able to make much of an impression, while Jack Black’s voiceover as the robot, Claptrap, wears out its welcome in minutes. As a scientist, they pick up on the way; Jamie Lee Curtis seems to be trying to introduce some eccentricity into her part. Still, I couldn’t help but think that, despite her age, she and Blanchett should have switched roles, as Curtis would be a much better Lilith (if Liam Neeson could do action films in his seventies, Curtis could do them in her sixties).
Ariana Greenblatt, as Tiny Tina, the pyromaniac kidnapped child, seems to be having more fun than anyone. However, given she noticeably ages throughout the film, she is the one who makes the reshoots the most obvious. The first scene in the movie, where she meets Roland and Krieg, seems like a dead giveaway, with her seeming a lot older there than later.
Other things to suggest a lot of post-production tinkering went into the film include the copious amount of narration (always a dead giveaway) for Blanchett and how the CGI varies from being good to seeming like a bargain basement add-on. At least it only runs about 100 minutes, but even that felt too long, with the episodic action-adventure wearing itself out fast. It should also be noted that Edgar Ramirez, who can be terrific, is saddled with the dullest villain role since Madame Web, and the score by Steve Jablonsky feels too close to what we’ve seen in a million other sci-fi action movies.
Is there anything about Borderlands that works? Other than a welcome appearance by Gina Gershon, who chews some scenery (and is still a knockout), not really, with this one of the worst big-budget movies I’ve seen in a while. It seems like it will be barely a blip in the filmographies of Blanchett and Hart, with Roth already re-shifting his focus towards horror. It’s a movie that will be forgotten within weeks. Ultimately, that’s probably the best thing for everyone, as it’s a dud through and through.
As the 2024 Presidential Election in the United States continues to heat up, Saturday Night Live hopes to book top-tier talent to portray candidates on both sides of the aisle. The long-running sketch comedy showcase already has Maya Rudolph returning to represent the current Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, and now wants Steve Martin to come aboard as Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz. While it wouldn’t take much to transform Martin into Walz for a series of guest spots leading up to the election, the Only Murders in the Building actor isn’t interested in returning to his old stomping grounds.
The call for Steve Martin to play Tim Walz began online, with scores of users calling for the banjo-wielding comedian to join the Saturday Night Live cast for a series of sketches focusing on the fraught race. Seeing the demand, Lorne Michaels phoned Martin to see if he’d be down for the gig, but Martin rejected the offer. “I wanted to say no and, by the way, he wanted me to say no,” Martin told the Los Angeles Times. “I said, ‘Lorne, I’m not an impressionist. You need someone who can really nail the guy.’ I was picked because I have gray hair and glasses.”
While Martin is not a former Saturday Night Live cast member, he’s hosted the program 16 times since 1976. “It’s ongoing,” Martin said. “It’s not like you do it once and get applause and never do it again. Again, they need a real impressionist to do that. They’re gonna find somebody really, really good. I’d be struggling.”
Martin remains committed to the Hulu comedy Only Murders in the Building, which he shares with his co-stars Martin Short and Selena Gomez. The whodunit-style murder mystery comedy series heads into its fourth season on Hulu on August 27, with Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) heading to Los Angeles, where a Hollywood studio turning their hit podcast into a film. The new season welcomes fresh faces to the cast, including Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Richard Kind. Eva Longoria and Molly Shannon also star in Season 4.
Who should play Tim Walz for upcoming episodes of Saturday Night Live? Let’s see your suggestions in the comments section below. Saturday Night Live returns to NBC on September 28.
What Do We Know About the fourth season of The Bear? More thank you may think. The FX on Hulu series debuted in 2022 and instantly became one of the most acclaimed television shows. With the third season dropping earlier this year, we have many questions and confidence that we know a lot of what is to come. So, let’s jump in and discuss what we know about the fourth season of The Bear.
Season Four will pick up from the Season Three cliffhanger finale.
After two seasons building towards the opening of the titular restaurant, the third season slowed things down to focus on the main characters dealing with the anxiety of first reviews for their establishment. Sydney (Ayo Edibiri) has an intriguing offer to leave the restaurant and branch out. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) has yet to reply to his ex-wife’s wedding invitation. At the same time, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has just gotten the first review of his restaurant, which is where the series left us with a massive “To Be Continued” cliffhanger, leaving us with zero doubt that the fourth season will pick up directly from the final scene of season three’s finale.
The main cast are all coming back.
Since the fourth season will continue right where the third left off, expect Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, Edwin Lee Gibson, and Matty Matheson to all return. The final scene of season three also tells us that Oliver Platt will be back, and I would guarantee more flashbacks with Jon Bernthal will factor into the story.
Many guest stars could come back for new appearances.
The Bear has boasted some amazing guest stars, ranging from Sara Paulson to Jamie Lee Curtis. Season three saw the return of Olivia Colman as Andrea Terry, Will Poulter as Luca, John Mulaney as Stevie, and Joel McHale, with the addition of John Cena as Sammy Fak and Josh Hartnett as Frank. All these actors, as well as Jamie Lee Curtis as Carmy’s mother, will likely return in the next season. That does not rule out more famous faces, so stay tuned for more.
Season Four may already be finished filming.
It was a pretty substantial announcement when The Bear was renewed for its second season. When the third season was renewed and in production, multiple news outlets reported the fourth season was already greenlit. Those sources reported that seasons three and four were being filmed back-to-back due to the busy schedules of award-winning actors Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, who have been in high demand since the series debuted. There is also the fact that co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach has started production on Marvel Studios’ massively anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which will surely keep his schedule packed for the next several months, if not longer.
Season Four could be the end of the series.
While it may seem strange for a series to end its run while at the top of critical lists and fan watchlists, it is not that far-fetched. AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso ended its run after only three seasons rather than overstay its welcome. The Bear showrunner and creator Christopher Storer has many new projects in development. With his main cast tied up, we could either see a long wait between seasons four and five, or the back-to-back production for the newest season could have been to satisfactorily tie up the tale.
Season Four will likely debut in 2025
The fact that the episodes are already filmed could make you think that FX and Hulu may be planning a stealth release of a second season in 2024, but the odds are unlikely. To maximize fan appetite for The Bear, I anticipate the studio will keep the next season under wraps until next summer when it can capitalize on just enough of a wait for fans to embrace the next season. But this is also uncharted territory as The Bear has never ended with “To Be Continued” on screen, so never count out a surprise early debut.
Stay tuned to JoBlo.com as we learn more about Season Four of The Bear and all of your other favorite shows. What do you expect to see in the upcoming season of The Bear? Let us know in the comments, and click like and subscribe to follow all of our latest original videos.
