Current Season Status and What to Expect
The Handmaid's Tale currently has no new episodes in production or confirmed airdate as of the latest official announcements from Hulu and MGM. The series concluded its planned narrative arc with Season 5 in 2022, and Season 6 in 2023, with creators indicating a deliberate end to the main storyline. While Hulu has not formally announced a Season 7 renewal, past seasons have followed predictable patterns for release windows.
Season By Season Release Overview
Original Run and Transition to Hulu
Originally a Hulu original beginning Season 11, The Handmaid's Tale aired on cable TV in earlier years under different scheduling models. The shift to streaming altered timing conventions, aligning releases closer to binge-friendly drop models. Prior seasons often followed spring-through-summer windows.
Recent Season Timing Patterns
Historically, seasons premiered in the late spring or summer, with production windows of approximately 9 to 12 months between seasons before pivoting to longer intervals as the show approached its planned finale. Season 4 premiered in April 2021; Season 5 premiered in September 2022; Season 6 premiered in November 2023.
| Season | Episodes | Release Date | Production Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 4 | 10 | April 28, 2021 | Concluded |
| Season 5 | 8 | September 14, 2022 | Concluded |
| Season 6 | 8 | November 4, 2023 | Concluded |
| Season 7 | TBD | Not announced | Not in production |
Renewal History and Official Statements
Hulu and MGM Announcements
Hulu and MGM have not issued a renewal for Season 7. The last publicly communicated plan positioned Season 6 as the intended final season, concluding the story primarily adapted from Margaret Atwood's novel with narrative extensions designed for television. Absence of renewal announcements typically precedes cancellation in multi-season broadcast models, but official confirmation remains pending beyond speculative reports.
How to Watch and Stay Updated
All seasons remain available on Hulu with active subscriptions. Enable notifications in the Hulu app for any future announcements. For the latest information, check official Hulu newsrooms and MGM press channels rather than unofficial sources, as timing details are often clarified through verified communications.
Practical Timing Expectations
Given concluded production status and lack of renewal signals, viewers should prepare for the current catalog to remain static unless new seasons are formally ordered. Binge all existing seasons while monitoring official channels for any changes. New seasons, if announced, would likely follow historical patterns with advance notice and prominent press releases.
What to Do While Waiting
- Subscribe to Hulu and enable push notifications for show updates.
- Monitor official Hulu and MGM social channels for announcements.
- Complete existing seasons to stay current with story arcs.
- Set calendar reminders to check renewal news around prior season premiere dates.