The Handmaid's Tale Season 6: Release Window, Cast, Plot & More (2024)

Several TV shows leave a deep impression on the hearts of the viewers, and The Handmaid’s Tale is one of them. The series is based on a book and takes place in a dystopian world that treats women like trash. Despite being disturbing at times, the series is considered a classic, thanks to the outstanding script and the actors who lived up to everyone’s expectations. Well, the fifth season concluded on a cliffhanger in 2022, and since then, fans have been desperately awaiting Season 6 to see how things will unfold for our favorite characters. Let’s see details about The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6, including release window, cast, plot speculation, and more.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Release Window

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 was officially greenlit ahead of the fifth season’s release. The anticipated season was supposed to begin filming in 2023, but the Hollywood Strikes didn’t let that happen. However, as per Deadline, the creators are all set to start the production of the final season this summer; the exact date hasn’t been revealed yet. Besides that, in an interview, Craig Erwich, the President of Disney Television Group, who is also the one to take care of the Hulu projects, revealed that the sixth season will be released sometime in 2025.

Is The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 the Final Season

Yes, the sixth season of The Handmaid’s Tale will be the final season, and it will see June fighting for her loved ones for the last time. Yes, we know it’s disheartening for loyal fans to let go of their favorite series. However, you must be delighted to know that a spin-off series of The Handmaid’s Tale titled The Testaments which takes place several years after the events of the original series is already in the production stage.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Cast Details

The significant characters from the previous seasons are sure to return in the final season. These include

• June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss)
• Serena Joy Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski)
• Janine (Madeline Brewer)
• Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd)
• Luke (O-T fa*gbenle)
• Nick (Max Minghella)
• Moira (Samira Wiley)
• Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford)
• Rita (Amanda Brugel)

Besides the recurring cast, no information has surfaced about the new faces yet.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Plot Speculation

Bruce Miller, the original creator of the TV series, will not be around to handle the final season’s production, as he will look after the development of the spin-off series. So, he has handed over the responsibilities to two of the show’s executive producers, Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman.

However, Miller didn’t leave the project without giving assurance to the fans, who were intrigued to know how things would move forward in the absence of the main guy. In an interview, the creator opened up, “We’re going to wrap it up on our own terms. It’s something we never get with just the way the business is set up. And also, more importantly, not something everyone would give to the audience.”

With The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6, June’s story will also come to an end. Miller said in the interview that several women in history have been unable to tell their stories. However, this book lets one such woman, June, come up with her story and carve it into the hearts of millions of fans.

At the end, Miller said: “I just want it to be a solid season. But I also have been watching other shows end successfully or unsuccessfully, and I’ve got to take those lessons.” So, let’s buckle up as The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 will certainly be one of the anticipated series of 2025.

Will There Be a Sequel of The Handmaid’s Tale

Yes, The Handmaid’s Tale is set to get a sequel which will be titled The Testaments. It will be based on Margaret Attwood’s sequel novel of The Handmaiden’s Tale. The sequel will be headed by Bruce Miller, the showrunner of The Handmaid’s Tale. While it is confirmed that there will be a sequel, its release date has not been confirmed yet.