Tulsa King season 4 premiere set for Oct. 16 with new teaser
Paramount+ has set Friday, October 16, 2026 as the Tulsa King season 4 premiere date, releasing a teaser and first-look photos of Sylvester Stallone as Dwight Manfredi. The Taylor Sheridan crime drama returns as Dwight fights to legitimize his empire while corrupt politicians, new enemies, and personal loss close in.
The announcement gives fans a firm date after months of speculation and positions Sylvester Stallone's flagship Paramount+ series among the streamer's fall 2026 priorities. For viewers tracking Streaming & TV Alerts, the October 16 drop is the headline: Tulsa King is back with higher stakes and another behind-the-scenes shuffle.
Key Takeaways
- Premiere: Tulsa King season 4 debuts Friday, October 16 on Paramount+.
- First look: Paramount+ released a teaser and season 4 photo gallery featuring Stallone and the returning cast.
- Stakes: Dwight battles corrupt politicians, dangerous enemies, and a crushing personal loss.
- New blood: Gretchen Mol joins as series regular Amanda Clark.
- Creative turnover: Terence Winter returns as head writer after season 3 showrunner Dave Erickson's exit.
When Does Tulsa King Season 4 Premiere?
Season 4 premieres Friday, October 16 on Paramount+, as confirmed by the streamer on September 1, 2026. Paramount+ paired the date reveal with a teaser and multiple first-look images from upcoming episodes.
In the teaser, Dwight warns, "It's a dirty business," and that everyone gets a little stained. A separate trailer clip features Stallone declaring, "I'm not ready to fold" and "You can't get rid of me"—a clear signal the former New York mobster is not backing down.
What Happens in Tulsa King Season 4?
Paramount+'s official synopsis puts Dwight at a crossroads. He fights to legitimize his empire and protect his crew as corrupt politicians, dangerous new enemies, and a crushing personal loss hit from every direction.
Every hard-won gain comes with harder truths about loyalty, leadership, and the cost of ambition. Each move drags Dwight deeper into the street instincts he left behind in New York, turning Tulsa into a battleground and Dwight into a threat no one can afford to underestimate.
Who Returns and Who Joins the Cast?
Beyond Stallone, returning stars include Martin Starr, Jay Will, Vincent Piazza, Annabella Sciorra, Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley Harrington, Frank Grillo, Mike "Cash Flo" Walden, James Russo, Kevin Pollak, Neal McDonough, Garrett Hedlund, and Dana Delany.
Gretchen Mol (Boardwalk Empire) joins as a series regular, appearing in first-look photos opposite McDonough's Cal Thresher. Scarlet Stallone also appears in season 4 imagery as Spencer alongside Garrett Hedlund's Mitch.
Why Is Tulsa King's Showrunner Changing Again?
Behind-the-scenes turnover continues on the Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios production. Terence Winter, who developed the series and served as season 1 showrunner, returns as head writer and executive producer for season 4.
Winter's latest return follows the exit of season 3 showrunner Dave Erickson, a Mayor of Kingstown veteran who reportedly left after creatively conflicting with Stallone on the show's direction. Winter previously stepped back after clashing with Sheridan during season 1, returned as head writer in season 2 while Craig Zisk served as on-set showrunner, then watched Erickson take the reins for season 3.
Sheridan and Stallone executive produce alongside David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Thomas Kelly, and Keith Cox. For full details, see Deadline's season 4 gallery and teaser coverage.