The Orville’s Season 4 Production Is Reportedly Happening This Year, So What’s Going On?

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The third season of “The Orville: New Horizons” significantly advanced the series, leaving viewers hopeful that we’d be able to stream Season 4 with our Disney+ subscriptions soon after its conclusion. However, as of now, it appears that it won’t be included in the 2025 TV lineup. Still, there were good reasons to anticipate its eventual return.

Looking ahead, given that “The Orville” Season 3 concluded with opportunities for further exploration, a cast member’s announcement last year suggests we might get news about Seth MacFarlane’s sci-fi show soon. Let’s take another look at what’s been shared and consider its implications as we move into the new year.

Scott Grimes Claimed The Orville Would Enter Pre-Production For Season 4 In 2025

Many might not recall, but “The Orville” last graced our screens in August 2022, and since then, we’ve been eagerly awaiting updates about its renewal. Admittedly, before Season 3 even debuted, whispers of the show’s cancellation had fans feeling anxious, though these rumors were eventually debunked. There was a sense of optimism among the cast, as well as reassuring remarks from Seth MacFarlane, but it wasn’t until August 2024 that star Scott Grimes delivered the most promising news about Season 4.

At Star Trek Las Vegas, Grimes hinted during a live performance that production on The Orville’s fourth season might start in early 2025. Although there hasn’t been any official verification since then, given his long-standing collaboration with Seth MacFarlane on shows like American Dad and Ted, along with their work together on The Orville, many consider Grimes a reliable source for updates. However, neither MacFarlane nor Disney has confirmed Season 4 yet, which is somewhat disheartening, but not entirely surprising.

When Will We Get News About The Orville: New Horizons?

If Scott Grimes didn’t make an innocent mistake, then it’s quite possible that the early stages of pre-production for The Orville could be underway. Given that no new episodes have aired in the past two years, production has actually been halted even longer. During this period, Seth MacFarlane and his team likely engage in planning storylines, securing cast members who can participate again since some might not be available, and determining how to make the most of the budget they’ll have for this upcoming season.

If everything is finalized by early January, filming might begin towards the end of 2025. However, that’s only possible if most of the decisions had already been made during the production of Season 3.

Given all that’s been discussed, I think it’s reasonable to anticipate some patience, as I don’t foresee seeing actors on sets or similar scenarios for a while yet. If Scott Grimes’ statement is accurate, and I believe he wouldn’t mislead or share information he wasn’t certain about, perhaps Disney or Seth MacFarlane will provide official updates in the near future, possibly confirming that The Orville Season 4 is indeed on the horizon.

Currently, I’d be overjoyed to learn it’s not going to be postponed, ideally receiving that reassurance before the end of summer. Alternatively, there’s a possibility it might get scrapped and we hear about the cancellation. Lastly, there’s a state of uncertainty where the show remains undecided, but I’ve grown tired of this phase, so I’m eagerly anticipating another outcome besides this stalemate.

Pending confirmation, you can currently stream “The Orville” on both Disney+ and Hulu. Should a large number of viewers begin watching the series, this could potentially accelerate the decision-making process and bring about developments more swiftly.

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2025-01-06 17:08