The White Lotus Season 4: Shocking Twists and Secrets That Could Change Everything—What You Need to Know NOW!

Who knew the luxury of the White Lotus resort could withstand not one, but back-to-back murders and still keep the rich and famous lining up for reservations? It’s like a magnet for mystery and mayhem wrapped in designer labels and sun-soaked bliss. Just as our vacationers pack their bags and say goodbye to Thailand, HBO isn’t wasting any time—they’ve officially greenlit season four of Mike White’s darkly hilarious and deadly series. While we’re still in the dark about plot twists and fresh faces, I’m betting season four will serve us an even hotter cocktail of desire, secrets, and of course, some well-timed chaos. Curious where this glamorous nightmare will take us next? Let’s dive into everything we know so far. LEARN MORE

Nothing is going to stop the rich and famous from making their reservations at the White Lotus—not even back-to-back murders at the resort’s different global locales.

It’s official: after our vacationers leave Thailand, a whole new set of guests will be checking in for yet another season of The White Lotus. Weeks before season three aired, HBO confirmed that Mike White’s dark comedy would be returning for a fourth season. While the plot and cast details haven’t been disclosed, we can probably safely assume that season four will be brimming with even more mystery, desire, and—well—death. Keep scrolling to find out everything we know so far.

HBO renewed season four early.

On January 22—weeks before season three’s February 16 premiere date—HBO confirmed season four of The White Lotus. Production for the project is expected to begin some time in early 2026.

The series reportedly will head to France for season four.

According to Deadline, Mike White and HBO have settled on France for The White Lotus‘s location for season four. While a specific hotel hasn’t been revealed, the outlet reports that all signs are pointing to the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat which sits on the tip of the Cap-Ferrat peninsula on the French Riviera. The area is no stranger to having top-tier visitors thanks to its close proximity to Cannes and the annual international film festival. Of course, the series may utilize a number of properties for filming as they have in seasons prior.

While some fans have theorized that season four will focus on a snowy ski resort, producer David Bernad has suggested otherwise during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. “I’d bet $100,000 we don’t end up in the cold next,” he told the outlet. “Even if we flirted with the idea, [showrunner Mike White] just wouldn’t want to be in the cold. He hates it.”

Mike White would love to do an all-star cast.

Ever fantasized about who would win in an alpha bro contest between season three’s Saxon, season two’s Cameron, and season one’s Shane? (My money’s on Cameron.) Turns out that fantasy might just become a reality in season four. White has considered the idea of bringing back former White Lotus survivors—erm, I mean, costars—for an all-star cast in season four. “I’d love to do that,” he told the Hollywood Reporter.

Patrick Schwarzenegger, who plays Saxon, recalled, “They could get all the douche guys in one hotel together. Mike said that one day when we were on set, he was like, ‘Oh my God, it’d be so good to get you, Jake Lacy and Theo James in the same room.’” HBO CEO Casey Bloys also suggested the potential threads that could connect different characters together. “Maybe Molly Shannon’s character and Victoria Ratliff know each other? There are so many connections between all these awful people,” he said.

Season four will sound very different.

Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, the Emmy-winning composer responsible for The White Lotus’s beloved theme song and anxiety-inducing soundtrack, confirmed that he will not return to the project next season.

In an interview with the New York Times, Tapia de Veer said that his decision to exit The White Lotus stemmed from creative differences between himself and White. Critically, the two struggled over season three’s theme song, which did not feature the fan-favorite “ooh-loo-loo-loo” melody that had previously appeared in seasons one and two.

“People are furious about the change of the theme, and I thought that was interesting,” Tapia de Veer said, revealing that an uncut version of season three’s theme included the “ooh-loo-loo-loo”’s. “I texted the producer and I told him that it would be great to, at some point, give them the longer version with the ooh-loo-loo-loos, because people will explode if they realize that it was going there anyway. He thought it was a good idea. But then Mike cut that—he wasn’t happy about that. I mean, at that point, we already had our last fight forever, I think. So he was just saying no to anything.”

Tapia de Veer later posted the uncut version of the song on his YouTube channel, which you can listen to here.

Season four likely won’t drop until 2027.

With production slated to begin in 2026, it’s possible that we won’t get to watch season four until late 2026 or even 2027.

In the meantime, consider checking out our list of the 15 best shows to watch if you already miss The White Lotus.