HBO’s popular show The White Lotus released exciting news in January 2025—Season 4 is now confirmed. Even before the premiere of Season 3, HBO has already decided to produce a completely new installment. So, everyone has the same question: Where is it going to be filmed this time, who is coming back, and what surprises are in store for us?
Well, here’s what we’ve found out about The White Lotus Season 4.
A Quick Reminder: The Reasons Behind White Lotus’s Success
White Lotus, a comedy show created by Mike White, first broadcast on HBO in 2021. Initially, it was a sleeper hit that subsequently became one of HBO’s super-rated programs. Each season narrates the story of a new upscale hotel, a different cast, and a secret murder. The narrative is a combination of black humor, irony, and detective stories.
After Season 1 was based in Hawaii, the next season was transferred to Sicily. The third season, whose premiere is slated for 2025, will take place in Thailand. Being a big hit with the viewers and having won quite a number of Emmy awards, it comes as no surprise that HBO is very much interested in continuing White Lotus.
What Do We Know About Season 4?
HBO launched White Lotus Season 4 on 22nd January 2025. When the announcement was made, Season 3 was not yet out to the public. Nonetheless, the series had made enough noise early on for HBO to believe in the project.
Francesca Orsi, HBO Drama’s President, stated that the hunt for Season 4’s locations had commenced at the beginning of 2025. While nothing has been set in stone as of yet, Orsi brought up Europe as a viable option for the location. This naturally led fans to speculate about whether the show will make it to Spain, Portugal, or Greece.
Filming Timeline and Release Date
It is still the initial phase of Season 4. Filming is planned to start next year, 2026. This will mean that the new series might start airing at the end of 2026 or in the beginning of 2027.
Season 3 is set to come out later in 2025, production is completed. Mike White, the creator says a season of his show is a long-term thing due to the process of writing, location set up and casting.
Who’s Returning? All-Star Season Rumors
One of the rumors that fans are very excited about for Season 4 is that it would be an “all-star season”. This was an idea proposed by the man himself, Mike White, who has expressed his desire to bring back some of the show’s most popular characters.
While there is no official word on the cast, some of the wishes of the fans are the following actors:
- Jennifer Coolidge (Tanya, Seasons 1 and 2)
- Aubrey Plaza (Harper, Season 2)
- Connie Britton (Nicole, Season 1)
- Theo James (Cameron, Season 2)
The concept is that the previous hotel guests featured in various White Lotus seasons will be able to come across each other again. This will be the first season to intertwine stories in such a deep way.
Big Behind-the-Scenes Change
The revelation that might shock the music of the show’s iconic music, Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, the composer will not work for Season 4. He has addressed this in an interview and has cited his disagreement with Mike White as the reason for his departure.
Fans are in sadness since the show’s unsettling soundtrack has been a major part of the show’s atmosphere. A new composer who could be quite promising will come in for Season 4, but the fans would be critical.
What Fans Want to See
The fan base has been sharing their wishlists quite loud and clear. Here are some of the most popular requests:
A female leading character could be as complex as Tanya in the first two seasons.
A colder destination like Iceland or Switzerland (though White prefers warm places)
It would be refreshing to see the returning members with stories similar to those unresolved.
There could be a deeper coverage of class, power, and relationships.
Mike White said that he likes the idea of delving into new topics every season. Season 4 is possibly going to deal with such issues as death, new beginnings, or getting older. However, the director has not presented any spoilers yet.
The Hype Is Real
It’s understandable that while we all are desperately waiting for the premiere of The White Lotus Season 3, we still want to know about Season 4. A resort in Europe, the return of favorite characters, and a richer plot made the fans get crazy over the show.
Updates are expected in the following months, as the shooting is supposed to be next year. By that time, viewers will watch again previous seasons to get ready for a new mystery waiting in paradise.
Be on the lookout and we will let you know once the new details about The White Lotus Season 4 come out.
