The Circle season 6 updates: Has The Circle been renewed?

The Circle, hosted by Michelle Buteau, is a lighthearted and strategic competition series, which sees contestants from all around the world compete for a cash prize. The catch? The players must choose whether to be themselves or to catfish as other people. The popular reality contest made its debut on Netflix in 2020 and has had everyone hooked ever since.

The Circle season 5 hasn’t even been released yet, but fans of the show are already looking toward the future! But with its addictive nature, we’re not too surprised that fans are hungry for more. So, will there be another round? Will The Circle return for season 6? Find out the latest update (and more!) on Netflix’s smash hit popularity contest below!

Has The Circle been renewed for season 6?

As mentioned, at this time of writing, The Circle season 5 hasn’t even been released on Netflix yet,  but people are eager to know about its future. The fifth season is segmented into batches like previous seasons, with the first episodes of season 5 scheduled to be released on Dec. 28. As for The Circle season 6, things still seem unclear.

At the moment, season 6 has not been confirmed by the streaming giant, but given its still early days, there’s still plenty of time for Netflix to order another round of the addictive reality competition series. We wouldn’t be surprised if the show is renewed for a sixth season, so check back with us for all the latest news on that!

The Circle season 5 release schedule

If you’re a fan of the show you’ll want to put these upcoming release dates into your diary! According to Distractify, season 5 will be spread across 4 weeks, with a few episodes released weekly. The release dates are:

• Dec. 28, 2022  – Episodes 1–4
• Jan. 4, 2023 – Episodes 5–8
• Jan. 11, 2023 – Episodes 9–12
• Jan. 18, 2023 – Finale

How much money do The Circle contestants win?

After weeks of competing, rising up the ranks, and building friendships and alliances, the contestant who earns the highest end rating from their fellow sequestered competitors will win the $150,000 grand prize.