Jason Sudeikis Reveals Hesitations About Ted Lasso's Future Seasons
WHO:
Coming Soon - Jason Sudeikis is the lead actor in "Ted Lasso."
Screen Rant - The series "Ted Lasso" is produced by Apple TV.
WHAT:
9to5Mac - "Ted Lasso" season 4 will premiere on August 5, 2026, with one episode, followed by weekly releases through October 7, 2026.
9to5Mac - The general consensus among internal sources is that the fourth season is "considerably stronger" than the third, with some believing it has "some of that season one magic."
The Hollywood Reporter - Jason Sudeikis convened the writers of "Ted Lasso" in Ojai, California, in early February 2024 to discuss the show's future.
The Hollywood Reporter - The fourth season of "Ted Lasso" will feature AFC Richmond’s all-female team.
The Hollywood Reporter - The fourth season is set to premiere on Aug. 5, 2026.
The Hollywood Reporter - "Ted Lasso" was the year’s most watched streaming original in 2023, with 283 million viewing hours.
The Hollywood Reporter - The series has won 13 Emmys, including two for best comedy.
Coming Soon - Jason Sudeikis initially did not want to make "Ted Lasso" Season 4 after five years on the show.
Screen Rant - "Ted Lasso" has plans for three additional seasons beyond Season 4.
WHEN:
Coming Soon - The new season of "Ted Lasso" will be released this year.
WHY:
Coming Soon - Jason Sudeikis revealed that the show and his character had saved him, which contributed to his hesitations about continuing.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Jack Burditt has joined as a new showrunner for season 4, helping to keep the show on budget and on schedule while Jason Sudeikis continues to drive the creative direction.
The Hollywood Reporter - Production on season four wrapped in January 2026, and Sudeikis is still editing the episodes as of mid-June 2026.
Coming Soon - Jason Sudeikis's reluctance to continue was based on his experiences over the five years of the show.
(UPDATED July 23, 2026 05:53 UTC)
The highly anticipated fourth season of "Ted Lasso" is set to premiere on August 5, 2026, with one episode released initially and subsequent episodes coming out weekly until October 7, 2026. Internal sources suggest that this new season is "considerably stronger" than the third, with some fans feeling it captures "some of that season one magic." Jack Burditt has joined as the new showrunner, ensuring the series stays on budget and on schedule while Jason Sudeikis continues to lead the creative vision.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 19:25 UTC)
Jason Sudeikis gathered the writers of "Ted Lasso" in Ojai, California, earlier this year to discuss the show's future, which includes an exciting new twist in its fourth season featuring AFC Richmond’s all-female team. This highly anticipated season is set to premiere on August 5, 2026, following a successful production that wrapped up in January 2026, with Sudeikis currently editing the episodes. "Ted Lasso" was the most watched streaming original in 2023, racking up an impressive 283 million viewing hours and earning 13 Emmys, including two for best comedy.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 18:23 UTC)
Jason Sudeikis, the lead actor in "Ted Lasso," initially hesitated to continue with Season 4 after five years on the show, feeling that both the series and his character had saved him. However, plans are in place for three additional seasons beyond Season 4, with the new season set to be released later this year. Despite his initial reluctance, Sudeikis is now on board for the continuation of the beloved series produced by Apple TV.