Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale are super excited because Season 6 is almost here! This is the final season of the popular show, and it’s coming soon to both the USA and Australia. If you’ve been waiting to see what happens to June and everyone else in Gilead, you won’t have to wait much longer. Let’s talk about when it’s coming out and what you can expect!
In the USA, The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 will start on April 8, 2025. It’s going to be on Hulu, a streaming service where you can watch all the episodes. The first three episodes will drop on that day, which means you can watch them right away. After that, new episodes will come out every week until the last one airs on May 27, 2025. That’s a big deal because it’s been over two years since Season 5 ended in November 2022!
For people in Australia, the release date is the same—April 8, 2025. The show will be on SBS On Demand, a free streaming service you can use to watch it. Just like in the USA, the first three episodes will be available on that day. Then, you’ll get one new episode each week until the finale on May 27, 2025. It’s awesome that fans in both countries can watch it at the same time!
This season is special because it’s the last one. The story follows June, played by Elisabeth Moss, as she fights against the scary world of Gilead. Gilead is a place where women like June are forced to have babies for powerful people. In Season 5, June escaped to Canada, but things got crazy when her husband Luke got arrested. Now, everyone wants to know what’s next for her.
The show is based on a book by Margaret Atwood, but it’s gone way beyond the book’s story. Season 6 promises a big ending with lots of action. June is ready to take down Gilead once and for all. Other characters like Serena, Luke, and Moira will be part of the fight too. The trailer shows June saying, “It’s time for them to be afraid of us,” which sounds exciting!
In the USA, you need a Hulu subscription to watch. It costs $9.99 a month, or you can get a bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $16.99. If you’re new to Hulu, you might even get a free trial to start watching. Episodes will be ready to stream at midnight Pacific Time, which is 3 AM Eastern Time on April 8. That’s early, so you might want to watch later in the day!
In Australia, SBS On Demand is free, which is great news. You just need an internet connection and a device like a phone or TV. The episodes will drop at the same time as the USA, adjusted for Australia’s time zones. For example, it’ll be around 5 PM on April 8 in Sydney. You can watch whenever you’re ready after that.
The cast is full of stars like Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, and Ann Dowd. There’s also a new actor, Josh Charles, joining this season. Fans are guessing he might play someone important in Gilead. Sadly, Alexis Bledel, who played Emily, won’t be back. But the story will still be packed with surprises.
This final season is going to be wild! June’s journey has been tough, but she’s strong and ready to fight. Whether you’re in the USA or Australia, mark your calendars for April 8, 2025. It’s the beginning of the end for The Handmaid’s Tale, and you won’t want to miss it!
