The fifth season of Hulu’s acclaimed comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building is set to premiere today, September 9, 2025, with its first three episodes dropping simultaneously on the streaming platform. The series, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, returns to investigate the mysterious death of the Arconia’s beloved doorman, Lester, pulling the trio into a dangerous web involving old-school mobsters, secret billionaires, and hidden residents .
Fans worldwide can expect the same blend of sharp humor, intricate plotting, and heartfelt character moments that has earned the show 63 Emmy nominations. This season explores themes of old versus new New York, with the investigation taking Charles, Oliver, and Mabel beyond Manhattan into uncharted territory .
Global Release Schedule for the Three-Episode Premiere
The first three episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 5, titled “Nail in the Coffin,” “After You,” and “Rigor,” will be released simultaneously on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in international markets at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 . This global rollout means release times will vary significantly by region.
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the release times for major global territories:
| Region/Country | Time Zone | Local Release Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (West Coast) | Pacific Time (PT) | September 9, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| United States (East Coast) | Eastern Time (ET) | September 9, 2025, 3:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | BRT | September 9, 2025, 4:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | BST | September 9, 2025, 8:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | CET | September 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | SAST | September 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| India | IST | September 9, 2025, 12:30 p.m. |
| Philippines | PHT | September 9, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| Australia (South) | ACDT | September 9, 2025, 4:30 p.m. |
| New Zealand | NZST | September 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
This structured release allows fans across the world to plan their viewing parties or solo binge-watching sessions accordingly .
How to Watch and Streaming Details
Only Murders in the Building is exclusively available on Hulu for subscribers in the United States. International viewers can stream the series via Disney+, where the Hulu bundle is available .
Several subscription options are available for U.S. viewers:
- Hulu (With Ads): $7.99 per month
- Hulu (Ad-Free): $18.99 per month
- The Disney Bundle: This package, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ (with ads), starts at a promotional rate of $10.99 per month for the first 12 months, after which the standard rate applies .
New subscribers can often take advantage of a free trial period for Hulu to watch the premiere at no cost .
What to Expect in the Season 5 Premiere
The fifth season picks up immediately after the shocking cliffhanger of the Season 4 finale, which saw the body of the Arconia’s longtime doorman, Lester, discovered in the courtyard fountain. While his death is initially presumed accidental, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel quickly suspect foul play.
The official synopsis for the first episode, “Nail in the Coffin,” teases a investigation that will push the trio far beyond their comfort zone: “While investigating Lester’s mysterious ‘accidental’ death, the clues lure Charles, Oliver, and Mabel out of Manhattan – and straight into some dangerous new ‘old’ territory”.
The subsequent episodes will delve deeper into Lester’s own history with the Arconia and the complex web of secrets he helped keep. Episode 2, “After You,” promises a look back at “Lester’s early days at the Arconia reveal[ing] how a young dreamer became a steadfast doorman – sacrificing his future to protect the residents from the building’s secrets” . Episode 3, “Rigor,” will see the trio compromising a crucial piece of evidence, forcing them to race against time before the police shut their investigation down .
Co-creator John Hoffman has hinted that this season will act as a love letter to New York City, exploring the tension between its historic past and its rapidly evolving present. The show will use Lester’s death as a catalyst to examine themes like gentrification and the displacement of long-time residents .
“Season 5 will hit on some very current things going on within New York, specifically very relevant things that are happening in the city right now, in ways that honestly we couldn’t have even predicted,” Hoffman explained in an interview, adding that the “classic meets modern” theme will be carried through in “a very big way” .
Star-Studded Cast and Characters
The core trio of Steve Martin (Charles-Haden Savage), Martin Short (Oliver Putnam), and Selena Gomez (Mabel Mora) all return to lead the investigation . They are joined by a host of returning fan favorites, including Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin, Nathan Lane as Teddy Dimas, Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard, and Jane Lynch as Sazz Pataki, despite her character’s demise in Season 4 .
This season also introduces a formidable list of new guest stars, headlined by Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, and Keegan-Michael Key in undisclosed roles. Téa Leoni also joins in a recurring capacity, reprising her brief role from the Season 4 finale as Sofia Caccimelio, the wife of a missing man with ties to the Caputo crime family, who believes his disappearance is connected to the Arconia .
Full Season Release Schedule
Following the three-episode premiere on September 9, the remaining seven episodes of the 10-episode season will be released weekly, every Tuesday. The season finale is scheduled for October 28, 2025 .
The confirmed release schedule is as follows:
- Episodes 1-3: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Episode 4: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Episode 5: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Episode 6: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Episode 7: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Episode 8: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Episode 9: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Episode 10: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
This weekly release pattern allows the show to build suspense and maintain audience engagement over the course of the season, encouraging theories and discussion among its dedicated fanbase.
Also Read: Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Recap: Everything to Know Before Season 5
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