Only Murders in the Building Season 6 Moves to London, Premieres December 8

The sixth season of the Emmy-nominated comedy series "Only Murders in the Building" will premiere on Hulu and Disney+ on December 8, 2026, marking a significant shift in both location and timing for the show. Titled "Only Murders in London," the upcoming season moves the central trio of amateur sleuths from New York City to the United Kingdom for the first time.

This winter release is a departure for the series, which has traditionally debuted in late summer or early fall. Showrunner John Hoffman explained the scheduling change is tied to the new season's theme, noting it has a "Christmas vibe." The December 8 start date means Season 6 will be the longest gap between seasons, airing nearly 13.5 months after the Season 5 finale concluded on October 28, 2025.

The premise for the new season sees Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) summoned to London to investigate the murder of podcaster Cinda Canning (Tina Fey). Her death was revealed at the end of Season 5, providing the catalyst for the international case. The trio must navigate a new collection of suspicious and eccentric characters in the city known as the home of...