The third season of FX’s The Bear has set new records, driven by strong anticipation and a loyal fanbase. The premiere garnered a record 5.4 million views globally within its first four days of streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S., and on Disney+ in select international markets.
This marks a 24% increase in views over the second season’s premiere, which debuted in 2023.
Record-Breaking Viewership
The growing popularity of The Bear, bolstered by its multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, has made the show a standout on Hulu. It now holds the titles of:
- Most-watched FX season premiere ever
- Most-watched scripted season premiere ever
- Third most-watched season premiere ever on Hulu
Fans eager to catch up with the show ahead of the third season’s premiere and new viewers bingeing for the first time contributed to increased viewership of the first two seasons in the weeks leading up to the new episodes.
High Expectations and Strong Performance
Jeremy Allen White spoke about the high expectations the cast and crew faced heading into Season 3. “We were just coming off the success of awards season, so I was very anxious,” he said. “I knew the scripts were strong… but the pressure is very real. After a couple of weeks of being around [the cast] and our beautiful crew, everything fell back into place.”
He added, “It all felt fun again. It felt possible again.”
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Season 3 Overview
Created and executive produced by Christopher Storer, the third season of The Bear continues to follow Carmy (White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they strive to elevate The Bear to new heights. The half-hour comedy series also stars Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson, with Oliver Platt and Molly Gordon in recurring roles.
With its blend of compelling characters, strong storytelling, and critical acclaim, FX’s The Bear continues to capture the attention and hearts of audiences worldwide.
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