Handmaid's Tale Final Season Premiere and Finale Date
The fifth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale premiered on September 14, 2025, on Hulu in the United States, with all episodes dropping at 12:01 a.m. PT. The season consists of 10 episodes, and the finale is expected to air on November 16, 2025, based on Hulu's weekly Sunday release schedule for the season. Hulu has confirmed the series is concluding with this season, which was announced in May 2024, and the premiere date was revealed during the Hulu Upfront presentation in May 2025. The finale date has not been officially confirmed by Hulu or production company MGM Television as of the latest public updates, but the schedule aligns with the weekly cadence used throughout the season. The series is based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel and continues the story of June Osborne, played by Elisabeth Moss, in the totalitarian Republic of Gilead.
The Handmaid's Tale has been a flagship original series for Hulu, consistently ranking among the platform's most-watched dramas since its debut in 2017. The show has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Elisabeth Moss. Production for the final season took place primarily in Ontario, Canada, with filming wrapping in late 2024. The series is produced by MGM Television and distributed by Amazon's MGM Studios, with Bruce Miller returning as showrunner. The final season's narrative is expected to adapt the remaining material from Atwood's original novel and the subsequent sequel, "The Testaments," bringing closure to the storylines of Gilead's resistance fighters and the broader dystopian world.
How to Watch the Handmaid's Tale Finale
The finale of the final season will be available exclusively on Hulu in the United States, with new episodes releasing weekly on Sundays at 12:01 a.m. PT. Hulu's base subscription plan provides access to the series, and the platform also offers an ad-free tier for viewers who prefer uninterrupted streaming. For audiences outside the U.S., the series is available on Disney+ in select international markets, with the release schedule managed by local distribution partners. Hulu is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, and the streaming service has invested heavily in original content, with The Handmaid's Tale serving as one of its marquee prestige dramas. The platform's content strategy focuses on exclusive, high-profile series and films to drive subscriber growth.
Viewers can stream the finale and all previous episodes on the Hulu website, mobile app, smart TV apps, and gaming consoles, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. Hulu also supports offline downloads for mobile and tablet users on its ad-free plan, allowing fans to watch the finale without an active internet connection. The streaming service has reported that The Handmaid's Tale consistently ranks among its top 10 most-watched series, with the fourth season finale drawing over 1 million viewers in its first three days, according to internal data shared with trade publications. The series finale is expected to be a major event for the platform, with promotional campaigns highlighting the conclusion of the multi-season story arc.
Cast, Storyline, and What to Expect from the Final Episode
The final season stars Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne, alongside a returning ensemble cast including Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford, Joseph Fiennes as Commander Fred Waterford, and O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole. New and recurring cast members include Amanda Brugel as Rita, Samira Wiley as Moira, and Bradley Whitford as Commander Joseph Lawrence. The storyline for the final season continues the resistance movement against Gilead, with June and her allies planning high-stakes operations to dismantle the regime from