Reacher Season 5 filming set to start July 20, 2026

Production on the next season of the hit series "Reacher" is set to begin immediately, with star and executive producer Alan Ritchson confirming filming will start on Monday, July 20, 2026. The announcement, made during promotional interviews for his new film "Motor City," reveals a swift production timeline that will see Ritchson dedicate the remainder of the year to the project.

Ritchson stated that the creative team is fully prepared, with all scripts completed and the Lee Child novel to be adapted already selected, though its title has not been publicly revealed. The series has historically adapted the novels out of their original publication order. This accelerated schedule indicates work on the fifth season began well before Prime Video officially renewed the series in May 2026.

The news arrives as Prime Video finalizes its release strategy for the upcoming fourth season and an expanding franchise. "Reacher" Season 4 is scheduled to premiere on August 12, 2026, with its first three episodes available immediately. The remaining five episodes will be released weekly, concluding on September 16. That same day will also mark the debut of "Neagley," a spinoff series centered on...