Reacher season 4 is now officially in the works, with Alan Ritchson returning as the titular hero for yet another action-packed adventure. Although we still don't know when cameras will roll, we're already gathering information about the upcoming new episodes, which are set to arrive after the release of the upcoming spin-off series focusing on female lead Francis Neagley.
If you can't wait to see what's next, here's everything we know about Reacher season 4 release date, confirmed cast, plot theories, first-look images and more details that will be dropping in the next few months. As one of the best shows on Prime Video, fans are hoping for a new high-stakes season alongside Ritchson's charismatic hero.
Following the intense ending of Reacher season 3, we are expecting that the next part of the story to adapt another of Lee Child's beloved books. For now, we've also had a fair few teases from the cast and those involved about what might be on the horizon for old Reacher too. The new season is already taking shape, so make sure you stay up to date.
Below, we speculate about what book in Lee Child's series is the show adapting next, as well as a potential release date based on the previous installments. Here's your complete guide to everything Reacher season 4 release date, cast, plot, trailer and more.
Reacher season 4 release date speculation
There is currently no confirmed release date for Reacher season 4.
Jack Reacher author Lee Child said last February that season 4 is "written and ready to go" and will "start shooting in the summer" (via TechRadar), but that might not be entirely accurate.
As per TV Line on April 8, filming is likely to be pushed back as production on the Neagley spin-off series is now under way now, and the two shows largely share the same crew. According to the site, "Reacher Season 4 won't get its cameras rolling until after" the spin-off is finished, and it's yet to be confirmed when that will be.
Reacher season 3 began filming in late 2023, finished in summer 2024, and aired in February 2025 – that's seven months after filming finished. Seasons 1 and 2 took 10 months to hit the screen after filming wrapped. If season 4 follows gets to have its summer filming as initially intended, and finishes filming at the end of 2025, then we could expect to see the new season sometime in summer 2026.
Reacher season 4 plot speculation
Each season of Reacher so far has been based on one of Lee Child’s Reacher books. Season 1 was adapted from book 1 – The Killing Floor, season 2 was taken from book 11 – Bad Luck and Trouble, and season 2 is based on book 7 – The Persuader.
However, although Reacher season 1 was adapted from Child’s first Reacher book, the following seasons haven't followed on in any particular order. Due to there being 29 (and counting) books so far in the series, there is no way to know for sure which novel the fourth season will take inspiration from.
But that hasn't stopped fans on Reddit from speculating which book the Amazon series could tackle next. Many viewers think that based on the Dominique flashback scenes in season 3, Child’s 19th book Personal may be next in line to get the small screen treatment. The novel sees the US military reach out to Reacher for help when the French president gets shot. But when the hero makes his way across the Atlantic to Paris and then London, he soon realizes that the case has become very personal.
However, other fans seem to think that Child’s 22nd novel The Midnight Line may be next up. The author told Business Insider that this is the book he wants to see adapted most, and seeing as though Child serves as a producer on the show, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to think he has some say in which books get adapted. Star Ritchson also expressed how much he enjoyed reading The Midnight Line, which follows Reacher finding a woman’s West Point class ring in a pawn shop and going on a quest to find its owner.
The one thing we do know is that season 4 will be filmed in the summer, so that leaves winter set books such as 61 Hours out of the race.
Reacher season 3 recap and ending explained
Reacher season 3 saw the ex-soldier go to his most vulnerable state yet as we went undercover and lived in enemy territory. In order to find a lost DEA informant named Teresa, Reacher posed as a wannabe bodyguard to gain access to a dodgy rug import business involved in shady dealings. However, once inside it became apparent that a dark figure from Reacher’s past who he thought he had killed years ago, Xavier Quinn, was in control of the whole thing.
With Reacher out for revenge and DEA agent Susan Duffy hellbent on finding her informant, the season came to a fiery end with Reacher pointing a gun at the man he hates most. For more on that, check out our Reacher season 3 ending explained guide.
However, as each season of Reacher follows a separate story, we don't think season 4 will continue the New England Storyline. But some characters from season 3 could well show up in the next installment just as seasons 1 and 2 stars, such as Maria Sten's Franic Negaley, have appeared in following seasons.
Reacher season 4 cast: predicted returning cast members
Of course, there would be no Reacher without star Alan Ricthson, and with the star freely talking about the upcoming season during the Reacher season 3 press run, we can certainly expect Ritchson to return. As for the rest of the stars, we know that the show shakes up the cast every season due to Reacher landing in a brand new town each time, so expect to see some fresh faces.
However, some cast members have returned from season to season. For example, Malcolm Goodwin who played Oscar Finley in season 1 showed up for one episode in season 2. Plus, season 2 star Maria Sten who plays Francis Neagley returned for a number of episodes in season 3. But with Sten now set to star in her own Neagley spin-off series, we can't be sure that the badass ex-soldier turned private investigator will show up in Reacher’s world again.
So, for now, the Reacher season 4 cast list is looking pretty thin on the ground, but is as follows:
- Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher
Is there a Reacher season 4 trailer?
There is no trailer or teaser video for Reacher season 4 just yet as filming on the upcoming installment has not started yet. The first Reacher season 3 trailer dropped in December 2024, just two months before the season hit screens. This means that the official season 4 trailer could drop sometime in early 2026, but that all depends on when filming wraps and when the season is set to release.
Is Reacher season 4 the final season?
Although Prime Video has yet to confirm whether season 4 will be the final installment, it doesn't look likely due to the sucess of the series so far. Upon its release, Reacher season 3 became the highest-rated season so far scoring an impressive 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.
It looks like star Ritchson isn't ready to hang up Reacher's one jacket yet either as when asked if he can see Reacher settling down anytime soon, the star told GamesRadar+, "For now, I think we're going to continue to honor the fact that Reacher really is a lone wolf."
Reacher seasons 1-3 are available to watch on Prime Video now, but before you tune in, make sure to check out our Reacher season 3 review. For more, check out our list of the best action movies.
