Criminal Minds: Evolution Renewed for Season 20, Filming Already Underway
The Paramount+ revival is officially returning for a fifth season, with production on the landmark 20th season already in progress.
- Show
- Criminal Minds: Evolution
- Network
- Paramount+
- Status
- renewed
- Season
- Season 20
- Window
- 2027
“We just started last week,”
Criminal Minds: Evolution has been renewed for its fifth season, which will serve as the landmark 20th season of the long-running franchise. According to TV Insider, filming for the new season is already in progress.
Star Adam Rodriguez confirmed the news in an interview, telling the outlet, "We just started last week." The renewal for Season 20 was officially announced on March 24, 2026.
When will Season 20 premiere?
The new season is currently scheduled to premiere in 2027. Based on recent patterns, a spring or early summer debut is likely, though an official date has not been set.
Who is in the cast?
The core cast from the Paramount+ revival is expected to return. For the current season, this includes Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, A.J. Cook as Jennifer Jareau, Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis, Zach Gilford as Elias Voit, and Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green.
The series follows the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit as they profile the country's most dangerous criminals. The show is available to stream on Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons of Criminal Minds: Evolution have aired?
The upcoming Season 20 will be the fifth season of Evolution and the 20th season of the franchise overall.
Where can I watch Criminal Minds: Evolution?
The series is available to stream on Paramount+, which is its primary platform. It is also available on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in the United States.
Has the full cast for Season 20 been confirmed?
While the full cast has not been officially confirmed, the core actors from the recent seasons are expected to return.
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