The Bear season 3: release date, how to watch and more
The Bear will soon be back on screens as the acclaimed series is set to return for a third season. Launching later this month, the latest instalment of Christopher Storer’s comedy-drama will see Carmy out of the freezer and battling for a Michelin star for his newly reopened restaurant.
The series centres around a Chicago sandwich shop turned restaurant and has become revered for its often high-intensity writing, directing and acting and has won over legions of fans. The Bear has earned its status as one of the most highly regarded shows in recent years since it debuted in 2022, having won 10 Emmys and four Golden Globes for its first season.
It was also named an AFI Television Program of the Year for two years running and has a 99 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, while its first season boasts a perfect 100. Announcing the show’s third season last year, President of FX Entertainment Nick Grad hailed the series as a cultural phenomenon.
He said: “The Bear, which wowed audiences in its first season only to achieve even greater heights in season two, has become a cultural phenomenon. We’re so proud to partner with Christopher Storer and the rest of the creative team, as well as the brilliant cast. What they and the crew have done is truly remarkable.”
Here’s everything you need to know about The Bear season three.
What is The Bear season three about?
The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young fine-dining chef who returns home to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after his brother’s death. Season two saw Carmy – along with sous-chef Sydney and ‘cousin’ Richie – transform the former beef stand into a fine dining establishment named The Bear.
Season three will join Carmy and the team as they do what it takes to elevate the restaurant to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business. It’s a losing battle every single day in the restaurant business, as Carmy pushes himself harder than ever and demands excellence from his crew who do their best to match his intensity.
Their quest for culinary excellence will propel the crew to new levels and stress the bonds that hold the restaurant together.
(L-R) Ricky Staffieri as Ted Fak, Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, Matty Matheson as Neil Fak.
When is The Bear season three coming out?
The Bear season three will debut on Thursday, June 27. All 10 episodes will be available to stream from launch, joining seasons one and two which are streaming here.
How to watch The Bear season three
The Bear season three will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+, which TV fans can join from £4.99 a month. Disney+ members can get the equivalent of two months free by paying for a year upfront, bagging 12 months for the price of 10 on the Standard or Premium plans.
A 12-month subscription to the Premium plan now costs £109.90 – saving £21.98 compared to paying monthly – and includes higher video quality up to 4K UHD and HDR, plus the ability to stream on four devices simultaneously. This includes hit shows like Shōgun, Welcome to Wrexham and new Star Wars thriller, The Acolyte.
Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in The Bear
Who is in the cast of The Bear season three?
The Bear season three will see the return of Jeremy Allen White in the lead role as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto. The American actor is best known for roles in the US version of Shameless and 2023 sports biopic The Iron Claw.
The Punisher’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach reprises his role as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich – the best friend of Carmy’s late brother, who ran the restaurant after his death – alongside Inside Out 2’s Ayo Edebiri as sous-chef Sydney Adamu. Carmy’s brother Mikey – who appears in flashbacks throughout the series – is played by The Walking Dead star Jon Bernthal.
Also returning to The Bear are Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Matty Matheson and Oliver Platt, with Molly Gordon back as Carmy’s love interest, Claire. Season two saw a raft of cameos from stars including Jamie Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk and John Mulaney appear as Carmy’s family, though it is unconfirmed if they will return in season three.
British actor Will Poulter is reportedly set to reprise his role as dessert chef Luca following his one-episode appearance in season two.
The Bear season three premieres June 27 on Disney+, watch it here.
Alternatively, a host of new shows are streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video, including season four of The Boys and post-apocalyptic action-adventure Fallout, both of which can be streamed free with an Amazon Prime 30-day trial.