Lily Collins is celebrating as Netflix has officially renewed "Emily in Paris" for a sixth season. The streaming giant made the announcement on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with a video featuring Collins herself confirming the exciting news. In the clip, Collins is seen playfully blowing out a "six" candle on a croissant, followed by a shot of the Eiffel Tower, signaling Emily's likely return to France. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans online, who expressed their excitement and anticipation for the new season.
The renewal comes on the heels of the successful fifth season, which premiered last month and quickly amassed 26.8 million views globally in just 11 days. Season 5 debuted at number 2 in the Global Top 10 English TV list and reached the top 10 in 91 countries, securing the number 1 spot in 24, including France, Italy, Brazil, and Germany.
Season 5 saw Emily taking on a new chapter in Rome, where she was tasked with setting up an Agence Grateau office. While navigating her professional challenges, Emily also found herself in a new romance with Marcello Muratori, played by Eugenio Franceschini. However, the season ended with Emily breaking off the relationship and returning to Paris. Meanwhile, her best friend Mindy, portrayed by Ashley Park, accepted a marriage proposal from her ex-boyfriend, only to realize she didn't want to go through with it and broke up with her current romance. The finale also hinted at a possible future location for the series, with Gabriel, Emily's ex-boyfriend, inviting her to join him in Greece.
Collins discussed her character's relationships, saying she appreciated that Emily and Gabriel were able to say goodbye gracefully, "without knowing what comes next". She added that Emily supports Gabriel's adventures and career and respects his journey.
While details about Season 6 are still under wraps, fans can expect to see familiar faces returning. Lily Collins will reprise her role as Emily, along with Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, and Ashley Park as Mindy. Other cast members include Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, Lucien Laviscount, Eugenio Franceschini, Thalia Besson, Paul Forman, Arnaud Binard, Minnie Driver, Bryan Greenberg, and Michèle Laroque.
The storyline for Season 6 will likely pick up from the cliffhangers of Season 5, exploring Emily's return to Paris, relationship changes, work pressures, and unresolved issues involving Gabriel, Mindy, and Agence Grateau. Creator Darren Star hinted at a possible reconnection between Emily and Gabriel in Season 6, though he stated that their relationship would not restart quickly and would develop over time.
Notably, the show has made a cultural impact, influencing trends, fashion, and tourism, even becoming a symbol of the American in Paris. Darren Star, the creator of "Emily in Paris," was recently awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, France's highest civilian honor, by French President Emmanuel Macron. President Macron acknowledged Star's contribution to inspiring millions to visit France and see the beauty of the country with fresh eyes.
