Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short in Only Murders in the Building
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Pack Your Bags! 'Only Murders In The Building' Headed Overseas For Season 6

The Arconia trio is officially returning for another chapter — and this time, the mystery is going global.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Just when Mabel, Charles, and Oliver thought they could finally enjoy a moment of peace, the bodies keep piling up in their neighborhood. Hulu’s critically acclaimed hit mystery-comedy *Only Murders in the Building* has officially been renewed for Season 6. The pickup comes immediately after the dramatic conclusion of Season 5, proving that audience appetite for true-crime satire remains as strong as ever. Fans were left reeling by the latest cliffhanger ending, which introduced yet another dead body connected to the iconic Upper West Side complex. Though the victim was discovered on the premises, the circumstances around the fatality suggest the crime scene spans way beyond the apartment corridors. That fatal turn of events sets up a massive narrative shift for the series moving forward.

Where is Only Murders in the Building Season 6 setting taking place?

According to preliminary reports, the upcoming batch of episodes will take the core podcast trio overseas. While the Arconia has always served as the primary backdrop for the gang's amateur detective work, Season 6 is expanding its scope to international territory. Heading abroad represents one of the most ambitious creative shifts the show has attempted since its premiere. Taking the narrative outside of New York City opens up endless possibilities for exotic locales, quirky international suspects, and fish-out-of-water hilarity. Mabel, Charles, and Oliver have weathered killer theater directors, Hollywood stunt doubles, and treacherous neighbors, but navigating a foreign jurisdiction will bring entirely new headaches to their true-crime brand.

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short in Only Murders in the Building
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short in Only Murders in the Building

Who is returning for Only Murders in the Building Season 6?

While official casting announcements for guest stars have yet to be confirmed, the central trio played by Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short will naturally be spearheading the trip. The series is famous for securing top-tier Hollywood talent for surprise cameos and recurring suspect roles, so fans can expect plenty of big names to join the international roster. Production timing and plot specifics remain under tight lock and key following the recent renewal announcement. However, with the core leads set to travel abroad and a fresh corpse awaiting justice, the upcoming season promises to deliver another irresistible mix of high-stakes suspense and sharp comedy.

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Is Only Murders in the Building returning for Season 6?
Yes, the hit Hulu mystery-comedy has officially been renewed for a sixth season right after the Season 5 finale.
Where will Only Murders in the Building Season 6 take place?
Reports indicate that Season 6 will take the podcasting trio overseas to solve a new international murder mystery.
Who stars in Only Murders in the Building Season 6?
Main leads Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short will return to lead the podcast crew, along with guest star additions to be announced.