Reacher season 4 is officially in the works at Prime Video, and although filming has yet to begin on the upcoming season, we now know which of Lee Child's Jack Reacher books it will adapt. So get ready to see a lot of yellow cabs and chases through Central Park as Reacher is heading to New York City.
We last saw Reacher after that explosive Reacher season 3 ending, where he finally got his revenge on Quinn. After, Reacher packed up his toothbrush and sped away, presumably to NYC. But before the hero hits the Big Apple, we are still waiting on Prime Video to confirm a release date. However, it shouldn't be too far away as filming has wrapped on Francis Neagly's spin-off and star Alan Ritchson has already started his Reacher training and wardrobe fittings.
We dive into all that and more below, as everything else we know about Reacher season 4, from its predicted release date, confirmed cast, plot theories, and first-look images. So, what are you waiting for? Here's your complete guide to one of the most exciting upcoming shows.
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 due to the upcoming spin-off series focusing on female lead Francis Neagley filming first as 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.
Later, on May 22, Ritchson shared some behind-the-scenes snaps on Instagram, revealing that he has only just gotten "back into stunts" with the Reacher team. Despite Ritchson also stating, "Reacher season 4 is just around the corner," we can guess that filming still has not started and will not until Ritchson nails down his stunts, which there will no doubt be an abundance of.
However, as of June 7, Neagly has wrapped filming, as confirmed by star Sten on Instagram. This means that filming on Reacher season 4 should be starting soon. As for Ricthson, it looks like the star was out in Paris filming Runner in May (via Ritchson's Instagram). So let's hope he's free to step back into Reacher's army boots now.
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
After months of waiting and theorizing, Prime Video and star Alan Ritchson have finally confirmed which one of Lee Child’s 29 Jack Reacher books season 4 will adapt.
As we know, the series as a whole is based on Child's works, with each season exploring a separate book. 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. Reacher season 4 will adapt Child's 13th Reacher book, Gone Tomorrow.
On June 11, Prime Video gave us the ultimate clue by posting a picture of the Reacher season 4 script sitting on a New York City Subway car. Although there are multiple Reacher books that take place in NYC (The Picture of the Lonely Diner, The Hard Way, and Running Blind), the only one that focuses on the subway is Gone Tomorrow. However, we didn't have to guess for too long, as a few hours later, Ritchson posted a picture of himself on Instagram, which you can see below, holding up a copy of Gone Tomorrow, and on the other hand, holding up four fingers.
Released in 2009, Gone Tomorrow sees Reacher roam the streets of New York in search of a dangerous terrorist. However, the opening largely takes place in the NYC subway system, where Reacher notices a suspicious-looking passenger who he thinks may be a suicide bomber. Not only this, but the story sees Reacher partake in subway surfing, a dangerous activity where people cling onto moving subway cars. It looks like star Alan Ritchson has his work cut out for him this time.
We'll stop there as we don't want to give too much of the story away, but according to Child's website, this one sounds like Reacher's wildest ride yet. "Suicide bombers are easy to spot. They give out all kinds of tell-tale signs... There are twelve signals to look for," reads Gone Tomorrow's description.
"New York subway, two o’clock in the morning. As the train brakes for Grand Central Station, Jack Reacher studies his fellow passengers. Four are OK. The fifth isn’t. The fifth ticks off every point on the danger list."
If that sounds tense, just know there is more to come. Another interesting detail is that Gone Tomorrow is one of five Reacher books which is written in first person, meaning we might get some inner monologues from the usually quiet hero.
It is not clear at this point just how closely the season will follow Gone Tomorrow's original storyline. For now, we wait for the official synopsis. But one thing is for sure, according to Ritchson, season 4 is "May be the best season yet."
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 success 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 eithe,r 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.
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