Only Murders in the Building 5: Christoph Waltz, Renée Zellweger join Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in new mystery
Only Murders in the Building 5: Academy Award winners Christoph Waltz and Renée Zellweger have joined the season 5 of Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin's crime comedy series.
Last Updated: 02.42 PM, Sep 08, 2025
Hulu’s beloved mystery comedy series Only Murders in the Building is almost here for another promising season. Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin are returning to solve Lester’s murder in the upcoming installment. After Logan Lerman’s character poster, the makers have unveiled two more new characters that will join the Arconia trio. Only Murders in the Building 5 will premiere on September 9, and ahead of its big launch, JioHotstar dropped interesting posters for new cast members Renée Zellweger and Christoph Waltz. Wondering about their characters? Here’s everything you need to know…
Renée Zellweger and Christoph Waltz join OMITB Season 5 with new posters
The trio of Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin have returned with a new murder mystery centered around their building doorman Lester’s suspicious death. The crime-comedy series, Only Murders in the Building Season 5, brings back the iconic trio along with some stellar new members joining the cast. We previously introduced you to Logan Lerman’s character as the enigmatic player, Jay Pflug. Now, the makers have elevated the excitement of fans with two other new posters featuring Academy Award winners Christoph Waltz and Renée Zellweger, who will be playing pivotal roles in OMITB season 5. In the new poster, we meet Renée Zellweger’s character as Camila White, who is expected to play her cards close. Christoph Waltz plays billionaire Bash Steed. His character is a tech genius who plays to win the game, giving his role an edge over the others.
Only Murders in the Building 5 release date, plot and trailer
Created by the mesmerising duo of Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the Emmy-winning series has garnered acclaim for its solid narrative and well-crafted characters with a balanced mix of suspense, comedy, and crime.
An all-new season of Only Murders in the Building is set to release on Hulu and JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) on 9 September, 2025. While the premiere day will drop three episodes altogether, the other new episodes will be released on a weekly basis.
The main trio features Martin Short as a fading Broadway director, Oliver Putnam, Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora; and the series co-creator, Steve Martin, as former TV actor Charles. Other returning cast includes Michael Cyril Creighton, James Caverly, Meryl Streep, and Téa Leoni. The story centers around the Arconia building trio on a new quest to solve Lester’s death as they unwittingly get tangled in New York’s underbelly. Get ready to witness mob bosses, city billionaires, and other suspicious characters.
Also Read: Only Murders in the Building review: A whodunit that’s such fun you don’t want it to end
FAQs:
Q. Where to watch Only Murders in the Building in India?
A. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 will premiere on September 9, 2025, on JioHostar (via OTTplay Premium).
Q. How to watch all episodes of Only Murders in the Building?
A. Only Murders in the Building is available to watch on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Is Meryl Streep returning in Only Murders in the Building 5?
A. Yes, Meryl Streep is returning for Only Murders in the Building season 5.
Q. Who are the new cast joinees of OMITB 5?
A. Christoph Waltz, Logan Lerman and Renée Zellweger are the new cast members of OMITB 5