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Warning: major spoilers ahead for Emily in Paris season 4. Emily in Paris season 5 s'approche à grands pas. — or, it is fastly approaching, if you haven't brushed up on your French! Though you are going to need to brush up on your Italian, next. Your favorite stylish expat, Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, is officially returning to Netflix for the fifth chapter of her adventure and officially taking on a brand-new European city: Venice, Italy! Emily in Paris is surprisingly one of the most divisive comedies of the past few years. The series follows the titular Emily, a marketing executive from Chicago, as she unexpectedly becomes a Paris transplant when she's hired to offer an American perspective for the fictional French firm Savoir. The show has been celebrated for its warmth, charm, and incredible fashion moments, and also criticized for its rose-colored and sometimes stereotypical portrayal of France and Parisians. Despite its mixed reviews, Emily in Paris season 4 ranked no. 1 on the Netflix Global Top 10 when it debuted on the streamer in August 2024, reaching nearly 20 million views in its first four days. Whether you hate to love Emily or love to hate her, there's no denying that the upcoming fifth season of the show will be its juiciest yet. Luckily for you, we've collected everything we know so far about Emily in Paris season 5 below, including cast updates, plot details, trailer, and so much more. Ready? Oui! Or should we say sì? Keep reading to find out more. When is Emily in Paris season 5 coming out? Emily in Paris season 5 is officially premiering on Netflix on December 18, 2025. The streamer announced the news on August 20, 2020, alongside a slew of first-look photos from the new season. Unlike other popular Netflix series and season 4, all ten episodes of Emily in Paris season 5 will premiere on Netflix at the same time. Is there a trailer for Emily in Paris season 5? Netflix released the first official teaser trailer for Emily in Paris season 5 on October 22, 2025. In the one-minute teaser, we see Emily and Marcello's fiery chemistry as she fully embraces the Roman life, with Vespa rides à la Lizzie McGuire Movie and a surprise performance by Mindy included. (Is this the dolce vita lifestyle Kim Kardashian was talking about?) Towards the end of the teaser, we see Emily in a meeting with Luc and Julien (he's back!) as Sylvie also enters the room and Julien poses the question we are all thinking: “If we are all here, who's in Paris?” Then the title of the show gets a little revamp as Emily in Paris Rome season 5. When did Emily in Paris season 5 wrap filming? On May 7, 2025, Netflix announced that Emily in Paris season 5 had officially begun filming, with production starting in Rome. The streamer posted a picture showing Lily Collins as Emily in a chic bob, white square sunglasses, and an early 70s-inspired patterned bodysuit — and, of course, there's already a Vespa involved. Netflix also released a video where we see Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello in a cream linen suit and brown shirt. The duo was reportedly filming in the Italian capital's iconic Fendi store. Emily in Paris costume designer Marylin Fitoussi said in an interview with Variety that Emily's outfits in season five are inspired by 1940s and 1950s Italian cinema, and pay homage to Italian actresses Sophia Loren and Claudia Cardinale. “In many Italian movies, you’ll see polka-dot prints,” Fitoussi said. “Sophia Loren wore several dresses with black-and-white polka dots, or the reverse. So I said, maybe we can play with polka dots.” There was much debate when it was announced that season 5 would be filmed in Rome before returning to Paris, and, as we mentioned above, the show is also filming in a different third location. On Friday, August 15, 2025, new photos emerged from the set of Emily in Paris as the cast films in Venice, Italy. Lily Collins is spotted in a polka dot dress that Fitoussi chose with intention. In another photo, Collins is shown seated with Ashley Park, who plays Emily's bestie Mindy Chen. Are there any first-look photos from Emily in Paris season 5? There are indeed. To coincide with the announcement of the December 18 release date, Netflix put out the first 11 photos from the upcoming season, including snippets from Venice, Rome, and Paris. In the pics, we get a peek at Emily and Marcello on an equestrian date, see Lily taking a boat ride through the Venetian canals, see Mindy singing inside a huge martini glass, and much more. Check them all out scrolling or using the arrows below: To coincide with the release of the teaser trailer on October 22, Netflix put out an additional 10 pictures, which you can also see below, and both Gabriel and Alfie seem to be back in the picture. Who is in the cast of Emily in Paris season 5? At first, it was expected that most of the season 4 cast would be returning for season 5 — this included leading lady Lily Collins, Ashley Park (who plays Mindy), Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie), and Camille Razat (Camille). However, on April 23, 2025, Razat shared a heartfelt post to Instagram announcing her departure from the show ahead of its fifth season. “After an incredible journey, I’ve made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris,” Razat captioned a carousel of photos with her castmates, including Collins, Park, and Bravo. “It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories.” Razat thanked Netflix and the crew behind the show for their “trust," and hinted that while she may not be a part of season 5's story, there may be potential for her character to return, thanks to the creative team “leaving the door open for her return.” “This character has meant a lot to me, and I feel that her storyline has naturally come to an end. It felt like the right moment to explore new horizons,” Razat wrote, noting that she just recently launched her own production company and also wrapped production on two upcoming series, Nero and The Lost Station Girls. “I leave the show with nothing but love and admiration for the cast, crew, and fans who have supported us along the way. Thank you for the beautiful ride.” Though this news is heartbreaking, it's comforting to know that we'll see the return of recurring cast members Lucien Laviscount (Alfie), Thalia Besson (Genevieve), Samuel Arnold (Julien), and Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), and the addition of Eugenio Franceschini, who plays Emily's newest love interest Marcello Muratori. Paul Forman and Arnaud Binard will also return as Laurent G and Nico, respectively Another cast member who won't be returning for season 5 is Rupert Everett, who guest-starred as fashion designer Giorgio Barbieri in the season 4 finale. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Everett said he didn't receive a call to return for season 5, despite having his hopes up. “I did a scene in the latest season, and they told me, ‘Next year we’ll speak,’” Everett said. “I waited for them to call me — but ultimately, it never came, and they just fired me … For me, it was a tragedy. I was in bed for two weeks because I couldn’t get over it.” Teen Vogue reached out to Netflix for further clarification about Everett's comments but did not immediately hear back.Rupert Everett as Giorgio Barbieri in episode ten of Emily in Paris season 4. New cast members for season 5 include Michèle Laroque and Bryan Greenberg. Laroque will play Yvette, an old friend of Sylvie’s, while Greenberg will play Jake, an American living in Paris. Academy Award-nominated actor Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, Will & Grace) also joins the cast as Princess Jane, who's described as “a friend of Sylvie’s who married into a royal family.” What will Emily in Paris season 5 be about? The official synopsis for Emily in Paris season 5 is as follows: “Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks. Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle, until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Tackling conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities.” To recap a little, Emily in Paris season 4 ended with Sylvie asking Emily to lead the Agence Grateau's new Rome office, Mindy en route to Shanghai to face her past and serve as a judge on Chinese Popstar, Camille taking on single motherhood and adoption, and Gabriel headed to Rome to get the “greatest girl in the world” back. (Shout out to Alfie!) But it won't be that easy, because said girl is already wrapped up in a new romance with Marcello and embracing a fresh start in Italy. “Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily because we ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work/life balance,” Lily Collins said of her character's new beau while speaking to Tudum. “We want to have Emily be able to smile without condition. We want to see her beyond her vacay mode. And he comes at that perfect time.” Series creator Darren Star agrees, emphasizing the “real spark” between the two characters. “I feel like they have… a real connection and a real romantic connection. A lot of that’s going to continue to play out next season," he said to the Netflix blog. But is Gabriel endgame? After so much back-and-forth over the span of seasons 3 and 4, Gabriel's epiphany could throw a wrench in Emily's happiness. “Unfortunately, Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice," Collins says, predicting a very bumpy ride to Rome for the chef. When was Emily in Paris season 5 anounced? On September 16, 2024, only a few days after Emily in Paris season 4 part 2 debuted on Netflix, the streamer announced that the series was renewed for season 5. Series star Lily Collins announced the news on Good Morning America and appeared in the official announcement video, sipping from a cappuccino cup with the number 5 etched on its bottom. “There's no place like Rome!” Collins says with a playful wink. While speaking to Netflix's Tudum, the show's creator, Darren Star, said he is “thrilled” to “continue Emily’s adventures in Rome and Paris.” With season 4 ending with a new Italian romance, a new Italian office, and a new Italian apartment, Star confirms that Emily is absolutely cementing a “presence in Rome.” “It doesn’t mean she’s not going to be in Paris," explained Star, “But she’s going to have a presence in Rome.” And not only that, Emily is also headed to Venice this year! “Emily will continue her Italian holiday living la dolce vita in Venice,” Netflix announced on August 20, 2025. Originally reported by Variety in July, Emily in Paris season 5 was scheduled to film August 5-15 in Venice, Italy, as confirmed by the governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia. “This is extraordinary news, confirming how our region is increasingly attractive for major global audiovisual productions,” Zaia said in a statement to the Italian press. “It’s a source of pride to see Venetian talent promoting their region and bringing the name of Venice and the Veneto to millions of homes around the world,” he continued, adding that director Andrew Fleming was scouting locations at that time, aided by the Northern Italian region’s Veneto Film Commission and Venice-based production company 360 Degrees Film. Speaking to Tudum, creator Darren Star said: “This season is a Tale of Two Cities. Rome and Paris. Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level.” This article first appeared on teenvogue.com Where to stay in Paris as well as shopping and eating suggestions by Vogue editors 300+ questions for couples that will deepen your relationship Everything to do in the islands of Italy on your all-girls trip—plus where to eat, stay and shop
