the handmaids tale Sixth and final season is underway preparing fans for the dystopian drama's much anticipated conclusion based on the bestselling book by Margaret Atwood the handmaid's tale has been consistently revered for its acting performances writing and production design taking home two Golden Globes 15 Emmys and countless nominations over the series run season six of the handmaid's tale was announced ahead of its Fifth Season Premiere in September 2022 with Creator and showrunner Bruce Miller Express ing his excitement and gratitude for bringing the impactful story to life it has been a true honor to tell the story of Margaret Atwood's groundbreaking novel and chillingly relevant world and we are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season of the handmaid's tale he said the final season which promises to be big and wild according to Star Elizabeth Moss will go into production later this year it definitely has final season energy Moss told TV line in May 2024 it goes to many different places and it is very very surprising all the way through with production underway the show is expected to Premiere in 2025 building anticipation for fans eager to see how June Osborne's harrowing story will conclude from new cast editions and plot twists here's everything we know so far about the handmaid's Tales season 6 at Ian the season 5 finale of the handmaid's tail tensions mounted as jun's life remained under threat following the shooting incident June dawned a bulletproof vest for protection Nick concerned for June's safety agreed to work with the US government to protect her back in Gilead he confronted Lawrence at his wedding informing him of the attack and attributing blame resulting in Nick being sent to jail where he was confronted by his wife Rose who leaves him due to his unresolved feelings for June Janine faced her own struggles in gilad resisting reposting as a handmaid in Lawrence's household leading to her arrest by the eyes