Elite season 4: Release date, cast, spoilers and news about the Netflix series

17 June 2021, 09:22 | Updated: 18 June 2021, 21:55

Elite reveal season 4 release date in first teaser

By Sam Prance

Will there be an Elite season 4 on Netflix and when does it come out? Here's everything you need to know.

Elite season 3 has left fans begging Netflix to release season 4 of the teen thriller and it's finally out now.

As soon as the hit Spanish series came out in 2018, people all around the world were instantly gripped by the murder of Marina and the drama that followed it. Since then, the show has given us many more scandals and season 3 appears to draw things neatly to a close as we find out who killed Polo.

Season 4 has now officially been released however, a number of cast members have not returned. Ester Expósito (Carla), Danna Paola (Lu), Álvaro Rico (Polo) and Jorge López (Valerio) have all left the show.

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Filming on season 4 wrapped in December 2020. The new cast members have also been announced. Carla Díaz, Martina Cariddi, Manu Rios and Pol Granch join the rest of the cast in season 4.

With that in mind, here's everything you need to know about Elite season 4, including the release date, cast, trailer, spoilers and news about what's to come after season 3.

When does Elite season 4 come out on Netflix?

Elite season 4: Release date, cast, spoilers and news about the Netflix series
Elite season 4: Release date, cast, spoilers and news about the Netflix series. Picture: Netflix, @alvaroricoladera via Instagram

Will there be an Elite season 4?

Yes. In May 2020, Netflix took to Twitter to officially confirm that season 4 is coming with a video with the cast that are still in the show. Not only that but in February 2021, Netflix tweeted: "Elite fans, get ready for more because the show has been renewed for a fifth season! (and before you ask... no, Season 4 has not premiered yet)."

In other words, we've got plenty more Elite to look forward to in the future.

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When is the Elite season 4 release date?

Elite season 4 came out on June 18, 2021. The official Elite Twitter account announced the exciting news on April 12 by tweeting: "ÉLITE 4. 18 JUN.", alongside the first teaser of the new series. Based on the clip, it looks like there is a whole lot more drama in store for us in season 4.

If that weren't exciting enough, Netflix also released four Elite short stories episodes ahead of the season that focus on what the characters did over the summer before Elite season 4 starts.

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Who will be in the Elite season 4 cast?

Prior to Elite season 3 coming out, the original actors and actresses revealed that season 4 will feature brand new cast members. In a video about season 3, Georgina Amorós (Cayetana) explained: "It's a season where the cycle is completed. Another one starts". Alvaró Rico (Polo) also confirmed: "It's the definitive ending to the evolution of the characters."

The news came after Fuera de Series reported that Elite season 3 would be the final season with the main cast and season 4 will have a new cast similar to British teen drama Skins.

On May 19, Netflix tweeted: "Go behind the scenes of Elite Season 3 as Ester, Danna, Alvaro, Mina, and Jorge say goodbye" alongside an edit of Ester Expósito (Carla), Danna Paola (Lu), Álvaro Rico (Polo), Mina El Hammani (Nadia) and Jorge López (Valerio) all tearing up as they spend their final days on set.

However, Mina El Hammani (Nadia) still appears in season 4 just not as a main cast member.

Thankfully, Itzan Escamilla (Samu), Miguel Bernardeau (Guzmán), Arón Piper (Ander), Omar Shana (Omar), Claudia Salas (Rebeca), Georgina Amorós (Cayetana) all returned Elite season 4 though.

Meanwhile, on July 20th 2020, Netflix announced that four new actors had joined the cast of season 4. Manu Rios, Pol Granch, Carla Díaz and Martina Cariddi all play new characters at Las Encinas: Patrick, Phillipe, Carla and Mencía.

Season 3 newcomers Sergio Momo (Yeray) and Malick (Leïti Sène) do not appear in the season.

What will happen in Elite season 4?

Elite season 3 ends with Guzmán, Samuel, Rebeca, Ander and Omar all still at Las Encinas, and Caye becoming a cleaner at the school. Season 4 explores what happens to them when they cross paths with a new principal and his three children, Ari, Patrick and Mencía, as well as Phillipe, a member of European royalty. It also focuses on the mystery of who attacked Ari.

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What do you think of season 4?

Is there an Elite season 4 trailer yet?

Yes, and it's more scandalous than ever. You can watch the trailer below.

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