Netflix has confirmed that Season 5 of Outer Banks will be the last installment of the series, concluding the story of the Pogues. Filming for the final season began in June 2025 and is expected to wrap by December 2025. Although Netflix has not officially announced a release date, it is anticipated to premiere between October and December 2026 based on previous release patterns. The creators, Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, have stated that they always envisioned the series as a five-season arc, with Season 5 designed to bring closure to long-running plotlines. Following the intense events of Season 4, which ended with the shocking death of JJ Maybank, the final season will focus on the Pogues' pursuit of Groff in Lisbon, blending themes of revenge and survival. Most of the core cast will return, including Chase Stokes (John B) and Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), but Rudy Pankow will not reprise his role after JJ's death, despite fan campaigns for his return. The series remains one of Netflix's most recognized teen dramas, although Season 4 saw a slight decline in viewership compared to previous seasons.