It’s been a week since Criminal Minds: Evolution‘s eventful Season 18, Episode 10 closed a crucial chapter of Elias Voit’s (Zach Gilford) terrifying — albeit compelling — story. And we can’t wait to see the BAU back in action.
After three seasons of Sicarius-related killers, questions, and loose ends in need of tying, it seems like Criminal Minds: Evolution is ready for a new challenge. The question now, is when fans will reunite with Prentiss (Paget Brewster), Rossi (Joe Mantegna), JJ (A.J. Cook), Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness), Tara (Aisha Tyler), Luke (Adam Rodriguez), Tyler (Ryan James Hatanaka), and the rest of the team.
Is Criminal Minds: Evolution airing a new episode on Paramount+ this Thursday, July 17? Will there be a Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19? And if so, when does Criminal Minds: Evolution return with new episodes on Paramount+? We’ve got updates.
Here’s what we know about the future of Criminal Minds: Evolution, including Season 19 premiere date info, filming updates, streaming info, and more.
Nope. If Criminal Minds: Evolution fans are hoping for a new episode on Thursday, July 17 they’re out of luck.
Like the first two Paramount+ seasons, Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18 consisted of 10 episodes, which means Season 18, Episode 10, “The Disciple,” which premiered on July 10, 2025, served as the finale.
Great news, BAU fans! Criminal Minds: Evolution received an early Season 19 renewal from Paramount+ back on March 5, two months before Season 18 premiered on May 8.
Yes! The BAU is already back in action — and they have been for quite some time! The Criminal Minds Instagram account shared a photo of the cast back on set for Season 19 on May 30, and since then, cast members including Kirsten Vangsness, Joe Mantegna, and more have shared BTS content on social media. They are so back!
Though there’s no official Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 premiere date yet, considering new episodes on the revival series have released annually since 2022, it’s safe to say fans could expect new episodes in 2026. As the release schedule below shows, however, Paramount+ doesn’t stick to a single release season.
While we wait for more Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 premiere updates, here’s what new episodes could look like.
Looking for a detailed Criminal Minds: Evolution‘s Season 18 finale recap? Decider’s got you covered. The main takeaways heading into Season 19 are that The Disciple is unmasked and in custody, Voit confessed to Sicarius’ crimes and is headed to lockup in a supermax prison in Virginia, and thanks to his help, the BAU was able to ID and arrest everyone using his network. After three seasons of tracking Sicarius-related unsubs, the team will likely move on to new cases in Season 19, with help from Tyler, who’s been permanently assigned to help the BAU. In addition to professional developments, Criminal Minds: Evolution will continue to give glimpses into BAU members’ personal lives, too. So stay tuned!
Criminal Minds: Evolution is exclusively streaming on Paramount+, which means you’ll need to be a subscriber in order to watch new episodes.
Paramount+ offers two subscription plans. The ad-supported Essential plan costs $7.99/month, while the ad-free Premium plan (which comes with Showtime and live CBS) costs $12.99/month. New subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial.
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18 is now streaming in full on the platform.