Doctor Who Icons Join *Only Murders in the Building* for London-Based Season 6

Season 6 of the Hulu comedy-mystery moves from New York to London. The trio—Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez)—travel overseas to solve a new murder. Recurring guest stars include three former Doctors: Peter Capaldi (Twelfth), Jodie Whittaker (Thirteenth) and David Tennant (Tenth/Fourteenth). Jim Broadbent, who played an alternate Eleventh Doctor in the 1999 Comic Relief special, also returns. Additional British talent announced includes Nicola Coughlan, Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis, Kathryn Hunter, Jennifer Saunders, Sean Teale, Simone Ashley, Amar Chadha-Patel, Rhea Norwood, Matthew Beard, Sharon Horgan, Martin Freeman, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Jamie Demetriou, Anjana Vasan, Jane Horrocks, Derek Jacobi and Lesley Nicol.

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*Only Murders in the Building* is known for high-profile guest spots such as Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep and Kumail Nanjiani. The first three seasons aired in August 2023, August 2024 and June 2025, all filmed in New York. Season 6 is the series’ first shoot outside the United States, reflecting the narrative shift to London.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

• Steve Martin – co-creator, executive producer, Charles.

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• Martin Short – co-creator, executive producer, Oliver.

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• Selena Gomez – executive producer, Mabel.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

• Peter Capaldi – recurring guest, former Twelfth Doctor.

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• Jodie Whittaker – recurring guest, former Thirteenth Doctor.

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• David Tennant – recurring guest, former Tenth/Fourteenth Doctor.

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• Jim Broadbent – recurring guest, appeared as an alternate Eleventh Doctor in 1999.

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• March 2025 – Production began on Season 5 (New York).

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

• June 2025 – Season 5 completed filming.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

• May 2026 – Cameras started rolling on Season 6, later than the usual early-spring start.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

• August 2026 – Selena Gomez posted behind-the-scenes photos from the London set.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

• August 2026 – Hulu has not announced a release window.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

• Doctor Who alumni in the season: 3.

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• Named guest stars announced: 27, spanning British comedy, drama and pop culture.

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Executive producers for Season 6 include John Hoffman, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Ben Smith, Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan. Hulu confirmed that no premiere date is set and that filming will continue through fall 2026.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

Industry analysis projects an October- or November-2026 release, but Hulu has not verified this timeframe.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect

Based on the May 2026 production start and typical post-production timelines, the most likely window for the season’s arrival on Hulu is the final quarter of 2026, specifically October or November. Viewers should monitor Hulu announcements for a definitive date.

Only Murders in the Building season 6 could be coming later than fans expect