Money Heist Season 5 Releasing On Netflix In August 2020

The international Netflix phenomenon, Money Heist (also known as La Casa De Papel) will officially be returning for a fifth and final season on Netflix in 2021. Here’s the latest and everything we know about Money Heist season 5, including the path to renewal, its release date, production updates, and why season 6 won’t be going ahead.

The series has already smashed most records, with it holding the current record of being the most-watched non-English title on Netflix.

Once again, the series smashed all of the previously records it set. The fourth part of Money Heist managed to rack up an incredible 65 million views. It also consistently ranked in the top 10s in many countries, not just within Spain.

Before we move onto what we know about season 5, check out the accompanying documentary released on April 3rd, 2020 called Money Heist: The Phenomenon. It documents the meteoric rise of the series with guests including Ted Sarandos as well as much of the cast and the creators. It gave us some stunning insights including the fact the show was almost axed.

Part 4 of Money Heist was released on Netflix globally on April 3rd, 2020, and consisted of eight episodes.

Has Money Heist been renewed for season 5?

Official Netflix renewal: Officially renewed (last updated: 08/02/2020)

It took an eternity, but Netflix officially acknowledged that season 5 of Money Heist is coming in August 2020. Sadly, they also confirmed that “the heist comes to an end” meaning that season 5 will be the final installment of the hit Spanish series.

In a statement posted to Netflix’s “See What’s Next” account (now labeled Netflix Queue), Alexa Pina said the following regarding the renewal:

“We’ve spent almost a year thinking about how to break up the band. How to put the Professor on the ropess. How to get into situations that are irreversible for many characters. The result is the fifth part of La Casa de Papel. The war reaches its most extreme and savage levels, but it is also the most epic and exciting season.”

Up until the official renewal in August 2020, Alex Pina and his team of writers and directors have repeatedly said several times that there are plans for a fifth part.

In May 2020 shortly after the release of White Lines, Pina spoke to Deadline, and yet again, all but confirmed the future of the series. The article states:

“Season 5 is coming, but Pina could not confirm any further series because “Netflix will put a bomb in my house.””

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Where is season 5 of Money Heist in production?

Current expected production status: Pre-production (Last updated: August 2020)

In July 2020, we were led to believe thanks to Vancouver Media (the production company behind Money Heist) posting pictures via Instagram that leads us to believe that production has started up but we’ve yet to have official confirmation that filming has started.

Filming began in August with some on set pictures being leaked out by fans tracking the show. It confirms that Berlin is back for the fifth season and is as dapper as ever.

Below, you can see more photos from on set taken in early August 2020.

In mid-August 2020, Úrsula Corberó (who plays Tokio) posted via her Instagram story that it was her first day back on set.

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New Cast Members for Money Heist Season 5

In August 2020 alongside the official announcement, two new cast members were announced to be featured.

New cast members for Money Heist season 5

Firstly, Sense8 alum Miguel Ángel Silvestre was announced to be part of season 5. He said on his Instagram (translated into English): “Mamaaaa! How lucky I am? Maximo of joy!”

Miguel’s character is thought to be a new villain for the final season.

Speaking about Miguel’s character and villains in general, Alex Pina said:

“We always try to bring in charismatic, intelligent and brilliant opponents. In this case, from a genre of pure war, we also look for characters in which the intelligence can be like that of the Professor”

The second new cast member announced for season 5 is Patrick Criado. Patrick is most known for his roles in The Aspirant, Plastic Sea, and The King.