Netflix is ready to send chills down your spine with its all-new Monster season 4. The announcement of the release of Monster season 4 was made in October 2025.
This time storyteller (Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan) is turning its focus to one of the most terrifying cases in American history: the Lizzie Borden murders. With the thriller king, Ryan Murphy, at the helm, like the other seasons, this season also promises psychological depth and terrifying performances with a brain-chilling story.
When will Monster season 4 release? What is the expected plot, and the upcoming cast members for season 4? Curious to know all these details? Start reading to get answers to all your questions.
What to Expect with Monster Season 4 Release Date and Plot?
Ryan Murphy is back with more drama and thrillers to give you chills. In season 4, the story is about American murder suspect Lizzie Borden. The story takes you to the United States in 1892, when someone brutally killed Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby Borden, in their home with multiple axe wounds.
Lizzie Borden became the prime suspect of murdering her father and stepmother. However, the court never publicly cleared her name. The upcoming Monster season 4 is expected to revisit the crime scene, controversial trials, and intense police investigation.
Fans are curious about the release date of Monster season 4. However, Netflix hasn’t announced the exact date as of now. But what we know so far is that the shooting is in progress. It started in October 2025 and will wrap up by March 2026.
If we take a look at the release dates of the previous seasons, we can see a pattern that the release dates are either in late September or early October. So yeah, you can expect the release of Monster season 4 somewhere by the end of this year.
Monster Season 4: The Lizzie Borden Story Cast and Crew
For the new season, many of the old cast members from the Monster series will return. Some of the main cast are from the last season of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Take a look at the list of confirmed cast and crews for Monster season 4.
- Ella Beatty, best known for her role in the television series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, plays the lead role of Lizzie Borden.
- Charlie Hunnam, who led Monster: The Ed Gein Story, plays Andrew Borden, Lizzie’s father, whom someone murdered along with his wife.
- Rebecca Hall, the wife of Andrew and the second victim of Lizzie’s axe murder case.
- Vicky Krieps will play the role of the live-in maid and the prime witness of the case.
- Billie Lourd, as Emma Borden, plays Lizzie’s older sister.
- Jessica Barden as Nance O’Neill stars as the close friend of Lizzie.
When is the Trailer for Monster Season 4 Coming?
As of now, no exact date for the release of the trailer is out, but we can expect it 3-4 weeks before the final release of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Murders.
Latest News and Updates
One of the latest news stories that is making the TV series Monster: The Lizzie Borden Murder famous is the fans curiousity on knowing the release date of Monster season 4. Other updates that are keeping up the trends are:
- The shooting for Monster season 4 is taking place in Los Angeles. Photos from filming sites are being shared by locals.
- The shooting is likely to wrap up in March 2026.
- The return of Charlie Hunnam from the Monster: The Ed Gein Story is also increasing the curiosity among the viewers.
Monster Netflix Sequels Overview
If you haven’t watched the Monster sequel, take an overview of the story and release year from the table below:
| Monster Series/ Season | Full Title | Release Year | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Season 1 | Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | 21 September, 2022 | Massive global success, Evan Peters’ award-winning performance, sparked major controversy |
| Monster Season 2 | Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story | 19 September, 2024 | Focused on family abuse, media trials, and divided public opinion |
| Monster Season 3 | Monster: The Ed Gein Story | 03 October, 2025 | Dark psychological tone, explored the inspiration behind horror icons |
| Monster Season 4 | Monster: The Lizzie Borden Murders | Upcoming (yet to be announced) | Period crime drama, focuses on trial, suspicion, and historical ambiguity |
Where to Watch the Previous Seasons?
The waiting time for therelease date of the Monster season 4 is long, and viewers who are desperately waiting for the release can watch the previous season on Netflix. All three seasons are available, perfect for a weekend binge-watch on Netflix. Until the release, you can explore other horror and thriller series like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) and other best movies and shows available on Netflix.
Additional Information About Monster Sequel
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Monster |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix |
| Created By | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan |
| Executive Producers | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, and many more |
| Genre | True Crime, Psychological Thriller, Crime Drama |
| Format | Anthology Series |
| No. of Seasons | 4 (including the upcoming Monster Season 4) |
| Language | English |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Production Companies | Ryan Murphy Productions, Prospect Films |
| Based On | Real-life criminal cases |
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