Current status of Animal Kingdom seasons
As of mid-2026, there is no new season of Animal Kingdom that has been officially announced or released. The series aired its sixth and final season in 2022, concluding its run on Max. There are no renewal plans for additional seasons, and the show has not been revived or moved to another platform. If you are seeing rumors or speculation, they refer to the existing completed seasons rather than any new production.
Animal Kingdom series overview
Animal Kingdom is a dramatic crime series based on the 2010 film of the same name. It follows the Cod family as they navigate loyalty, power, and survival within a Los Angeles crime syndicate. The show ran for six seasons and concluded with a definitive finale. Its tone, character arcs, and narrative resolution were designed to close the central story.
Season timeline and release dates
The following table summarizes the official season order, premiere and finale dates, and current status for each season of Animal Kingdom.
| Season | Season premiere | Season finale | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 16, 2016 | July 21, 2016 | Completed |
| 2 | July 11, 2017 | September 19, 2017 | Completed |
| 3 | August 19, 2018 | October 7, 2018 | Completed |
| 4 | July 7, 2019 | September 1, 2019 | Completed |
| 5 | July 10, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | Completed |
| 6 | { "cells": [ { "rowspan": 1, "colspan": 3, "text": "Concluded August 28, 2022 — Max" } ] }
Renewal and future outlook
Animal Kingdom was renewed through season 6, which served as the planned series conclusion. No renewal beyond season 6 has been announced by Max or its production partners. Without an official greenlight, a new season is not in active development. Projects can change, but as of now there is no basis to expect continued episodes or a revival.
What to watch for if a new season is announced
Should the platform or producers revisit the property in the future, key signals would include an official press release from Max or the studio, casting confirmations, and a production start date. Until such reliable information is public, any announcement remains speculative. For now, the available content consists of the six concluded seasons.
Common questions about new seasons and spin-offs
Viewers often ask about possibilities for spin-offs, continuation through other characters, or surprise renewals. While streaming platforms sometimes revive or reimagine catalog titles, there are no current indicators that Animal Kingdom will return. Rumors without supporting announcements from the network or creators should be treated as unverified.