Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Renewed For Season 5 On ABC

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Renewed For Season 5 On ABC

 The game show will return in this summer on ABC. 

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ABC has officially renewed Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for a fifth season, continuing the network’s successful revival of the iconic quiz show. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the latest season premieres this July as part of ABC’s summer 2026 schedule.

The celebrity edition of the long-running format has become a steady performer for the network, pairing famous contestants together as they attempt to answer increasingly difficult questions in hopes of winning $1 million for charity. The revival has balanced nostalgia for the original series with a lighter, more comedic atmosphere driven largely by Kimmel’s hosting style.

Originally one of the defining game shows of the early 2000s, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has managed to reinvent itself for modern primetime television by leaning into celebrity personalities and charitable competition. That evolution has helped the franchise remain relevant in a crowded unscripted market.

The show’s enduring appeal lies in the simplicity of its format. Contestants face escalating questions under mounting pressure, relying on strategy, teamwork, and lifelines to survive. Even decades after its original debut, the structure remains one of the most recognizable and suspenseful in television.

ABC’s decision to continue investing in the series reflects the broader resurgence of game shows across broadcast television. Established formats with strong name recognition continue to provide networks with dependable summer programming that appeals across generations.

As part of ABC’s larger unscripted slate, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire joins returning franchises like Celebrity Family Feud and Press Your Luck, helping anchor a lineup built around familiar brands and broad audience appeal.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Season 5 premieres Wednesday, July 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

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03/27/2026 03:10 pm GMT

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