{"id":580812,"date":"2026-08-26T11:06:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/580812\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:06:13","slug":"only-murders-in-the-building-confirms-season-6-release-date-with-first-look-at-new-london-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/580812\/","title":{"rendered":"Only Murders In The Building confirms season 6 release date with first look at new London setting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Disney+ and Hulu have just shared the news that all armchair detectives have been waiting for as Only Murders in the Building has finally confirmed a release date for season 6, temporarily renamed Only Murders in London.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">After months of exciting filming and casting updates, the new chapter of the murder mystery series led by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez has announced it&#8217;ll be back on our streaming screens from 8 December.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The show, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73483428\/only-murders-building-season-6-olivia-colman-first-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73483428\/only-murders-building-season-6-olivia-colman-first-look\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"has officially added Olivia Colman\" data-node-id=\"13.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">has officially added Olivia Colman<\/a> to its gang of brand-new guest stars, has also shared some first-look images of the protagonist trio on their UK investigation.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"steve martin, martin short, selena gomez, only murders in the building season 6\" title=\"Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building season 6\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11c2ae0a-1eb4-408e-a4d5-b8481e7c6afd.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disney+<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"steve martin, martin short, selena gomez, only murders in the building season 6\" title=\"Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building season 6\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1e018f7b-670f-4e79-ab1e-a4c704979a5d.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disney+<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services\" data-node-id=\"19.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Best streaming services<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The five stills from the new season picture true crime podcasters Mabel (Gomez), Charles (Martin) and Oliver (Short) as they&#8217;re out and about in the British capital and even enjoy a mandatory cuppa.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"27\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Off the back of a shocking cliffhanger in season 5, the protagonists have crossed the pond to find the killer of their nemesis and fellow podcaster Cinda Canning, played by Tina Fey.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The comedian is set to reprise the role of Cinda in season 6 alongside a host of famous names from both sides of the Atlantic, including returning Only Murders star Meryl Streep and newcomers of the likes of Doctor Who&#8217;s David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Peter Capaldi and Bridgerton&#8217;s Nicola Coughlan and Simone Ashley. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"36\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">More stars involved in the Arconia trio&#8217;s &#8220;hardest case yet&#8221; are comedians Jennifer Saunders and Richard Ayoade, Willow&#8217;s Amar Chadha-Patel, Heartstopper&#8217;s Rhea Norwood, Bad Sisters&#8217; Sharon Horgan, The Imitation Game&#8217;s Matthew Beard, Andor&#8217;s Kathryn Hunter, and The Marlow Murder Club&#8217;s Adrian Lukis.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"steve martin, martin short, selena gomez, only murders in the building season 6\" title=\"Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building season 6\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bcb2cef6-582c-4980-b0c3-f8af8f54f35e.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disney+<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"41\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The new setting marks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73386143\/only-murders-in-the-buildings-london-season-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73386143\/only-murders-in-the-buildings-london-season-6\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the first time the podcasters leave the US\" data-node-id=\"41.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the first time the podcasters leave the US<\/a> to unveil a killer, after the trio briefly traded NYC for Los Angeles in season 4. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"45\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">John Hoffman, who co-created the series with Steve Martin, explained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73386143\/only-murders-in-the-buildings-london-season-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73386143\/only-murders-in-the-buildings-london-season-6\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the reasoning behind the location change\" data-node-id=\"45.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the reasoning behind the location change<\/a> for the new batch of episodes, saying it arose from his desire to keep things &#8220;fresh&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"49\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">&#8220;There&#8217;s no way around a certain understanding of needing to freshen up a show. I mean, how many murders can be in one building?&#8221; Hoffman told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-features\/only-murders-in-the-building-global-new-york-1236664108\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-features\/only-murders-in-the-building-global-new-york-1236664108\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"The Hollywood Reporter\" data-node-id=\"49.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, adding that it &#8220;felt like the right time&#8221; for a shake-up. <\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"steve martin, martin short, selena gomez, only murders in the building season 6\" title=\"Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building season 6\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/569057aa-0ad7-4a22-8da6-383e7abf00a1.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disney+<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"54\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The official synopsis for the new season ominously teases that danger awaits Charles, Oliver and Mabel as they try to solve their next puzzle.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"58\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">&#8220;Our beloved trio of true crime-solving podcasters must now navigate their way through the home of the cosy murder mystery, replete with a whole new collection of suspicious and particularly English-eccentric characters,&#8221; the synopsis reads. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"62\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">&#8220;But can they follow in the footsteps of the woman whose podcast started it all for them\u2026 without having their story end the same as hers?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"66\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Only Murders in the Building season 6 starts streaming on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991730&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb%2Fwelcome%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/welcome\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Disney+\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"5b7a259b-0116-4094-b76b-8c928334042f\" data-node-id=\"66.0.2\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/welcome\/\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/welcome\/\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991730&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb%2Fwelcome%2F\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;53fd7fa5-d43c-401b-823b-b21cf6cddcd6&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:null}\" data-fp-affiliate-inline-link=\"true\" data-fp-affiliate-button-link=\"false\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"French Connection\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"\u00a30.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"9dbcd5a4-8ba2-4e3d-abbc-c2b0fbe0ae5b\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"French Connection\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-1gyyefe e1aq0z090\">Disney+<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991730&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fhulu.com%2Fstart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/hulu.com\/start\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Hulu\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"7a0270d0-1b29-4a1b-8dfa-e9447fb13261\" data-node-id=\"66.0.4\" data-href=\"https:\/\/hulu.com\/start\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/hulu.com\/start\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991730&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fhulu.com%2Fstart\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;53fd7fa5-d43c-401b-823b-b21cf6cddcd6&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:null}\" data-fp-affiliate-inline-link=\"true\" data-fp-affiliate-button-link=\"false\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"hulu.com\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"4a7a04ee-d6c0-49d3-bc0c-865f61aabe11\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"hulu.com\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-1gyyefe e1aq0z090\">Hulu<\/a> from 8 December. Seasons 1-5 are available on the same platforms now.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"71\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Streaming Guide\" data-node-id=\"71.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Streaming Guide<\/a> now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"75\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The new edition of Legends, a 100-page all-colour celebration of Ariana Grande, is here! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/livinglegendsarianagrande\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/livinglegendsarianagrande\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Buy Ariana Grande in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"75.0.3\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Ariana Grande in newsagents or online<\/a>.<br data-node-id=\"75.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787742373_432_a5577bef-f874-41e6-b03b-0f8d9f1e5f46_1686136547.file.png\" alt=\"Headshot of Stefania Sarrubba\" title=\"Headshot of Stefania Sarrubba\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-o0wq4v ev8dhu53\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Reporter, Digital Spy<\/p>\n<p>Stefania is a freelance writer specialising in TV and movies. After graduating from City University, London, she covered LGBTQ+ news and pursued a career in entertainment journalism, with her work appearing in outlets including Little White Lies, The Skinny, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/author\/stefaniasarrubba\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Radio Times<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Spy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Her beats are horror films and period dramas, especially if fronted by queer women. 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