The Handmaid's Tale – Season 6 (Series)

The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is set to premiere on April 8, 2025, on Hulu, with the first three episodes released simultaneously. Subsequent episodes will be available weekly, leading up to the series finale on May 27, 2025.

Season 6 marks the final chapter of this dystopian drama that has captivated audiences since 2017 and is based on Margaret Atwood book, The Handmaid’s Tale.

Movie Title: The Handmaid’s Tale – Season 6

Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: April 8, 2025
Director(s): Multiple (including Elisabeth Moss)
Writers: Bruce Miller, Yahlin Chang, and others
Producers: Bruce Miller, Elisabeth Moss, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Eric Tuchman

Returning Cast:

Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole
Max Minghella as Nick Blaine
Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue
Bradley Whitford as Commander Joseph Lawrence
Sam Jaeger as Mark Tuello
Ever Carradine as Naomi Putnam
Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo
Josh Charles has also joined the cast in an undisclosed role.

Plot Overview: In this final season, June’s determination draws her back into the struggle to dismantle Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance alongside her, while Serena endeavors to reform Gilead from within. Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia confront the consequences of their actions, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. This concluding chapter emphasizes themes of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the quest for justice and freedom.

Spin-off Announcement: Following the conclusion of The Handmaid’s Tale, Hulu has announced a spin-off series titled The Testaments, based on Margaret Atwood’s sequel novel. This new series will focus on Aunt Lydia (portrayed by Ann Dowd) and June’s daughter, Hannah, offering a fresh perspective on Gilead. Both Littlefield and Moss will continue as executive producers for the spin-off

Length of Episodes: Approximately 45–55 minutes each
Age Rating for The Handmaid’s Tale: TV-MA
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Dystopian, Thriller

Distribution Platform: Hulu (weekly episodes released following the April 8 premiere)