The Bear Season 3: Release Date, Cast, Story, Teaser & Everything We Know

Summary "The Bear" season 3 is officially happening, with a confirmed release date of June 27 after a successful first two seasons and critical acclaim.

Fans can expect the return of the main cast, including Jeremy Allen White as Carmine, Molly Gordon as Claire, and Ayo Edebiri as Sydney, as well as some new star appearances.

The story in season 3 will likely address Carmy's personal struggles and trauma, as well as the impact it has on his relationships and career in the culinary world.

Hulu's wildly popular culinary drama series The Bear has already impressed in its first two seasons, and here's everything to know about its upcoming season 3. Debuting in 2022 to rave reviews, the show follows a young and accomplished chef who returns home to Chicago to take care of his family's struggling restaurant. Offering a compelling mixture of comedy and drama, The Bear puts the fast-paced world of kitchens on screen and delivers the same breakneck speed as the culinary world. Intricately tied to the experience of restaurant culture, The Bear is simultaneously a love letter to the kitchen lifestyle and a harsh expose of the same.

Upping the ante for season 2, The Bear's critical reception didn't waver after its impressive debut, and both seasons earned an illustrious 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The success carried over into the realm of awards too, as The Bear nabbed several Golden Globe Awards. Although most of the praise went to the cast of The Bear for their powerhouse performances, the razor-sharp writing and strong direction of the series was a winning recipe. With the breathtaking conclusion of The Bear season 2, a third season is an absolute necessity.

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The Bear Season 3 Latest News

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In one of the most anticipated returns in recent TV history, the latest news sees The Bear season 3 set a release window and reveal a teaser trailer. According to Variety, the award-winning culinary drama is slated to return on June 27, 2024, and will drop all of its episodes at once as opposed to a traditional weekly release. The short teaser was shared on Instagram by series star Jeremy Allan White, and it features White's character Carmy as he enters the kitchen and intensely stares at the camera. The image then flies backward out of the restaurant and up into the air above Chicago. A full trailer is expected soon.

Season 3 Returns In June

The Hollywood strikes of 2023 put a damper on production for most of the year, and The Bear was not immune. However, it was announced that production was scheduled to resume in January 2024, though no indication came that cameras started rolling. Despite no confirmation of physical production, a release window of June 2024 was provided for season 3, before FX finally narrowed it down to June 27, 2024.

The Hollywood strikes consisted of the WGA strike (May-September 2023) and the SAG-AFTRA strike (July-November 2023), which saw writers and actors strike for better pay and fair working conditions.

The Bear Season 3 Cast

Carmy & The Rest Of The Crew Will Return

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The regular cast of The Bear has been one of the most appealing parts of the series through its first two seasons, and a mass return of the ensemble is to be expected considering the direction that the group is going in during season 2. First and foremost, Jeremy Allen White will be back in the lead role as the troubled but brilliant chef Carmine "Carmy" Berzatto. Additionally, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard "Richie" Jerimovich will also return to continue to vex his "cousin" Carmy, along with Ayo Edebiri as Sydney.

The second season was chock-full of cameos, and there's no reason to think that the trend won't continue in the third. Though the nature of his return hasn't been made clear yet, season 2 actor Will Poulter was seen on set, presumably as pastry chef Luca, and his return might indicate that others are also coming back.

Other expected returns include:

Actor The Bear Role Molly Gordon Claire Abby Elliott Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto Lionel Boyce Marcus Liza Colón-Zayas Tina Matty Matheson Neil Fak Jon Bernthal Mikey Berzatto Oliver Platt Uncle Jimmy

Related 10 Biggest Theories About What Happens In The Bear Season 3 As excitement for The Bear season 3 increases, theories about the upcoming story are circling as well as the twists that might arise.

The Bear Season 3 Story Details

The Bear Season 3 Returns The Show Its Roots

Though The Bear season 2 was a critical darling, it moved away from the typical fast-paced kitchen environment that made the first so appealing

While nothing has been announced yet regarding the story, the finale of season 2 gave big hints as to what the upcoming episodes could be about. Although the restaurant successfully opened, Carmy's confession to Claire about him putting his personal life above his professional one while he was trapped in the freezer will have to be addressed in the new season. In fact, star Jeremy Allen White addressed the couple's future, saying "I think she deserves an apology, at the very least".

One thing that is known about the third season is that it will be more of a return to the structure seen in season 1. Though The Bear season 2 was a critical darling, it moved away from the typical fast-paced kitchen environment that made the first so appealing. The Bear season 3 returning to its roots is a promising update since the first season did such an excellent job of balancing its character development with the explosive and pulse-pounding kitchen moments that had fans on the edge of their seats.

The Bear Season 3 Trailer

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Though a full trailer is still elusive, a short teaser was dropped in May 2024 that not only hyped up the newest season but also revealed the release date. The teaser, which was shared on Instagram, shows Jeremy Allan White's Carmy entering the kitchen of The Bear at 3 am and set out his knives. He then looks intensely at the camera before it zooms out of the restaurant and over the Chicago skyline. A full trailer for The Bear season 3 will likely come soon.

The Bear Set in a Chicago sandwich shop, The Bear follows Carmy Berzatto, a young professionally trained chef who returns to take over his family business after the unexpected death of his brother. At odds with many of the shop's employees due to his culinary training, Carmy struggles to maintain order and keep the shop from failing entirely. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri. Cast Jeremy Allen White , Ebon Moss-Bachrach , Ayo Edebiri , Lionel Boyce , Liza Colón-Zayas , Abby Elliott , Oliver Platt Release Date June 23, 2022 Seasons 2 Network FX Streaming Service(s) Hulu , Disney+ Writers Christopher Storer Directors Christopher Storer Showrunner Christopher Storer Expand