The storm isn’t over.

It’s only just begun.

Netflix has officially confirmed that Outer Banks — the adrenaline-fueled saga of treasure, betrayal, and friendship that’s captivated fans since 2020 — will return in 2026 with Season 5. But this isn’t just a continuation. It’s the beginning of the final chase.

Because this time, not everyone’s making it out alive.

Where We Left Off: A Death That Changed Everything

Season 4 ended on a note no one saw coming.

JJ Maybank — the wild-hearted soul of the Pogues — was killed, not by a rival gang, not by a treasure hunter, but by his estranged father, Chandler Groff. The betrayal sent shockwaves through OBX fandom and left the group broken, scattered, and lost.

As we step into Season 5, it’s not just about the treasure anymore.

It’s about revenge.
It’s about redemption.
It’s about what comes after you lose the person who kept you human.

Season 5: The Final Hunt Begins

Netflix and series creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke have revealed that Season 5 will be the most emotional, dangerous, and high-stakes chapter yet. Here’s what we know:

The Pogues reunite one last time to hunt the legendary Blue Crown, a mythical artifact rumored to be hidden in a sunken Spanish galleon off the coast of Barbados.

Pope’s intellect becomes the group’s lifeline, as clues turn to riddles and riddles turn to traps.

Kiara and Cleo form an unlikely alliance to infiltrate a shadowy organization that has its eyes on the same prize.

Sarah, now pregnant, struggles with the cost of the life she’s chosen with John B — can she really raise a child in a world where enemies are always one step away?

Topper resurfaces, but this time with a twist: he may not be the villain they once knew.

Rafe Cameron is spiraling deeper into chaos — and rumor has it, he won’t go down alone.

The stakes? The Blue Crown could change everything — it’s not just gold, it’s influence. The power to buy governments, rewrite history, erase sins.

But it comes at a cost. A deadly one.

Confirmed Returning Cast

Season 5 brings back the core crew (minus one):

Chase Stokes as John B

Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron

Jonathan Daviss as Pope

Madison Bailey as Kiara

Carlacia Grant as Cleo

Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron

Austin North as Topper

Fiona Palomo as Sofia

Rudy Pankow (JJ) will not return in the present timeline. However, sources hint we may see him again in flashbacks, letters, or even hallucinations — his ghost lingering in ways that will break viewers open.

Behind the Scenes: A Farewell Worthy of the Pogues

Filming for the fifth and final season is set to begin in early 2025, with a high-budget shoot across North Carolina, the Caribbean, and Europe. Netflix is reportedly investing heavily in visual effects and stunts, ensuring the final treasure hunt feels more like a cinematic experience than ever before.

In a joint statement, the creators wrote:

“This is the season we’ve been writing toward since the beginning. The crown. The cost. The family we choose. It’s all coming full circle.”

A First Glimpse Into the Chaos

Netflix has released a haunting teaser trailer for the upcoming season. It begins with Pope whispering:

“He didn’t just leave. He was taken.”

Cue crashing waves, stolen maps, a woman in a red cloak, and the silhouette of John B standing at the edge of a cliff — torch in one hand, pistol in the other.

Watch the teaser now:
🎬 Outer Banks Season 5 | Official Teaser | “How Far Would You Go for Family?”