The Pogues have gone international! Filming for the fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit series Outer Banks has officially begun in Dubrovnik, Croatia, marking an epic conclusion to the beloved teen adventure drama. With production nearing completion, fans can expect the series finale to arrive in 2026 with what creators promise will be “the most exciting and best season yet.”
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Outer Banks Season 5 Production Details
| Production Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Status | Currently Filming (Nearing Completion) |
| Croatia Filming Dates | Late October – Mid-November 2025 |
| Primary Location | Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Croatia |
| Local Production | Embassy Films |
| Overall Wrap Date | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Release Date | 2026 (TBA) |
| Season Type | Fifth and Final Season |
| Previous Locations | South Carolina, Morocco (Season 4) |
Why Dubrovnik for the Final Season?
Dubrovnik’s reputation as one of the world’s premier filming locations made it the perfect backdrop for the Pogues’ final adventure. The historic Croatian city, famous for serving as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, offers medieval architecture and stunning coastal scenery that will add cinematic grandeur to the series finale.
Dubrovnik mayor, Mato Franković, proudly highlighted the city’s success in blending tourism, culture and creative industries, welcoming the cast and crew for what promises to be a spectacular conclusion to the treasure-hunting saga.
The cast — including Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Drew Starkey, and Carlacia Grant — received guided tours of Dubrovnik’s landmarks, with filming kicking off with a traditional Linđo folklore performance in front of St. Blaise’s Church.
What to Expect from Season 5
While specific plot details remain under wraps, the final season will pick up immediately after Season 4’s devastating finale. Following the shocking death of JJ Maybank at the hands of his biological father Chandler Groff, the Pogues embark on a revenge-driven quest to Portugal to recover the Blue Crown treasure.
Madelyn Cline has confirmed that season 5 will continue the story from where they left off, with the Pogues’ vow for revenge, dismissing rumors of a time jump. The creators have emphasized they’ve always known what the final scene would be, suggesting fans are in for a carefully planned conclusion.
Production Timeline and Challenges
Overall production for Outer Banks season 5 is expected to extend until December 2025 or January 2026, with the majority filmed in the show’s traditional South Carolina locations before moving to Croatia for key sequences.
However, production hasn’t been entirely smooth. Reports emerged of an on-set incident involving co-creator Jonas Pate, though filming has continued with the director still at the helm. Despite these challenges, the cast remains committed to delivering a worthy finale for the millions of fans worldwide.
The Series’ Incredible Legacy
Since its April 2020 debut during the pandemic, Outer Banks became one of Netflix’s most successful series. The third season racked up an impressive 154 million views in its first week, while Season 4 also topped Netflix’s global charts.
The show follows working-class teens known as the “Pogues” in their clash with privileged “Kooks” on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, blending treasure hunts, romance, mystery, and high-stakes adventure into an irresistible package.
Saying Goodbye to the Pogues
The announcement that Season 5 would be the final chapter came with emotional messages from cast and creators. Chase Stokes shared on Instagram: “My heart’s heavy writing this one.. One last ride. Thank you to everybody who has tuned in these past 5 years.”
The creators reflected: “Back then, it seemed impossible that we would truly tell the entire story across five seasons, but here we are. With a little sadness, but also excitement, we now turn to the fifth and final season, where we hope to give our beloved Pogues the ending we planned many years ago.”
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FAQs
When will Outer Banks Season 5 be released on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that Outer Banks Season 5 will premiere in 2026, though an exact release date hasn’t been announced. Production is expected to wrap between December 2025 and January 2026, after which post-production will begin. It’s unclear whether the final season will release all at once or be split into parts like Season 4, which dropped in two five-episode installments in October and November 2024. Fans should expect an official announcement from Netflix in early 2026.
Why is Outer Banks Season 5 filming in Croatia?
Outer Banks Season 5 is filming in Dubrovnik, Croatia, to provide an international backdrop for the Pogues’ final adventure. After Season 4’s Morocco sequences, the Croatia location adds cinematic scope to the treasure-hunting finale. Dubrovnik’s medieval architecture and coastal scenery offer stunning visuals for key scenes in the season’s Portugal-set storyline. The city, famous for serving as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, brings world-class production value to the series conclusion while most of Season 5 was filmed in the show’s traditional South Carolina locations.
