Emily in Paris season 5: Release date and latest news

***Contains major spoilers from Emily in Paris season 4 parts 1 and 2***

Emily in Paris fans have finally been treated to their first glimpse of season 5 ahead of the series arriving on Netflix later this month.

Confusingly, the new season won't actually be in Paris anymore and will pick up where season 4 left off, with our titular heroine heading up a new Agence Grateau office in Rome.

However, as we can see in the trailer, she soon finds that her ideas aren't translating in Italy.

"But Rome wasn't built in a day," she tells Luc (Bruno Gouery), who responds: "And yet it only took you one day to destroy it".

Elsewhere in the footage, we also get a glimpse at a shock romance between Emily's ex Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) and best friend Mindy (Ashley Park).

On the announcement of season 5 at the end of 2024, series creator Darren Star told TUDUM: "We’re thrilled with the incredible response to this season of Emily in Paris and excited to return for a fifth to continue Emily’s adventures in Rome and Paris!"

Explaining that this doesn’t mean the name of the show is changing, Star added: “Emily’s going to have a presence in Rome. It doesn’t mean she’s not going to be in Paris, but she’s going to have a presence in Rome.

Sending Emily to Italy to head up a new office was born out of Star’s desire to "stay ahead of the audience and take them to unexpected places," and show that the series "has the ability to have a bigger footprint".

Read on for everything you need to know about the future of Emily in Paris.

Emily in Paris season 5 release date

All 10 episodes of Emily in Paris season 5 are set to be released on 18th December 2025 on Netflix - just in time for Christmas!

Production on the fifth instalment began back in May, with the news confirmed with an exclusive sneak peek of Lily Collins enjoying la dolce vita on a vespa – how quintessentially Italian of her.

The post was followed up with the caption: "She's starting" so we'll just have to wait and see what dramatic turns await Emily.

Emily in Paris season 5 cast

The confirmed cast for Emily season 5 include Collins as Emily, Ashley Park as Mindy, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, Samuel Arnold as Julien and Bruno Gouery as Luc.

Other characters who are returning include Lucien Laviscount as Alfie, William Abadie as Antoine, Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello, Thalia Besson as Genevieve, Paul Forman as Nico, Arnaud Binard as Laurent G), Minnie Driver as Princess Jane, Bryan Greenberg as Jake, and Michèle Laroque as Yvette.

One member who we won't be seeing return for season 5 is Camille Razat as Camille.

Speaking on her series exit in an Instagram post, Razat wrote: “After an incredible journey, I’ve made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris. It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories.”

She continued: “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.”

What is Emily in Paris season 5 about?

The official plot synopsis reads: "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.

It continues: "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."

Season 5 will see Emily and Marcello firmly back on track after a minor bump in the road, and they look set to make a real go of things.

“I feel like they have a real spark and a real connection and a real romantic connection. A lot of that’s going to continue to play out next season,” said Star of Marcello.

However, in the season 4 finale, it became clear that Gabriel, who has finally earned his Michelin star, isn’t ready to let go of her after all.

Will Gabriel win Emily back? And can they finally make a proper go of things now that Camille is out of the picture after deciding to adopt a child on her own?

And it looks like Gabriel might not be the only old flame threatening to derail Emily's new romance in season 5.

Asked whether there could still be a chance for Emily and Alfie in season 5, Alfie actor Lucien Laviscount told Glamour: "I think that door’s always going to be open. They had such an incredible time together, and they grew so much together as well."

He continued: "It’d be foolish to say that love would be off the cards in the long run. I think they’ve got a mutual respect for each other as well, you know. When you greatly respect someone…"

Season 5 can’t arrive quickly enough…

Is there a trailer for Emily in Paris season 5?

Yes, an official trailer for season 5 has been released. You can watch the footage below:

Emily in Paris season 4 parts 1 and 2 are streaming now on Netflix.

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