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Paramount+ officially renewed the series Criminal Minds: Evolution for a fourth season, marking the show's 19th season within the franchise. The show got renewed on March 5, 2025, even before season 3 premiered. Season 4 production began in May 2025, with cast members capturing behind-the-scenes moments showing the BAU back together.
Read on to know what we know so far about the new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution.
Here is what we know so far about Criminal Minds: Evolution
Season 4, as usual, will continue to follow some more interesting cases with the BAU navigating personal and professional challenges. The new season is incorporating team members like Tyler Green and potentially more from the Sicarius saga. The core cast is confirmed to return, and this includes Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, A.J. Cook as J.J. Jareau, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, and Aisha Tyler as Tara Lewis, among others.
Zach Gilford will also make his directorial debut in Season 4, directing Episode 7. Filming is already underway, as mentioned, but no exact date for the premiere has been confirmed. However, as per reports, the season might debut in 2026.
In March 2025, Paget Brewster, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), shared,
"I’m doing my physical therapy at home, gunning it to get better for @criminalminds season 19. We start shooting in May!"
What the cast of Criminal Minds: Evolution says about the filming of season 4
On March 5, 2025, the show announced the renewal for season 4 on Instagram, confirming that the season is happening. Along with him, some actors also posted that the show is going on floors in May. On the other hand, fans responded with overwhelming excitement, flooding the comments with joy and anticipation.
On May 16, 2025, Kirsten Vangsness, who plays fan-favorite Penelope Garcia, made it official that Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 is filming, and the BAU team is back together on set! Kirsten posted a TikTok video from the set of Criminal Minds: Evolution, confirming production is in full swing. The caption of the post read,
"IT IS HAPPENING @criminalminds #jemily"
This excited fans not just because filming had begun, but also due to the #jemily tag, referencing the popular fan pairing of J.J. and Emily.
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Therefore, we can say that the core cast is reunited and actively shooting new episodes for season 4. The post it can be speculated that the actors are excited, and the scene's energy is strong. After Voit's amnesia and Will's death, the show will be increasing the emotional stakes while introducing new twists.
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