60 Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas That’ll Make Turkey Day Picture Perfect

Kate Thorn
Nov 03, 2016

Now that Halloween is over, Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving are fast approaching, so if you haven’t yet started dreaming up an Instagram-worthy tablescape, now is the time. Once you’ve picked the perfect bottle of wine to pair with your turkey and printed off the Ultimate Thanksgiving Checklist, all you need to do is put the finishing touches on setting your Thanksgiving table! From easy fall place cards to non-floral centerpieces and chic calligraphed menus, here are 60 easy decor DIYs that’ll make your table feel festive AF in no time.

1. DIY Pom-Pom Placemats: Skip the tablecloth (AKA drip catcher) this year and hack IKEA’s white placemats instead. Grab a string of pom-pom trim and add some serious flair to your tablescape with these placemats, napkin rings and a mini pocket for a printable “I’m thankful for…” card. (via Brit + Co)

2. Gourd-gous Centerpiece: Sometimes the best centerpiece is the most simple one. Take a few pieces straight from the kitchen and line the center of your table with pomegranate halves, slices of oranges, pears and figs. (via Sugar & Cloth)

3. Word Balloon Backdrop: Letter balloons might have been a huge hit for summer parties, but they’re not going anywhere now that the weather is getting cooler. Copy this beautiful backdrop with garlands, paper pinwheels and giant gold letter balloons that’ll show up great in all your photos. (via A Beautiful Mess)

4. DIY Throwback Thanksgiving: You’ll never settle for a boring old veggie cornucopia again once you’ve done a disco ball one. Spray paint a cornucopia basket the color of your choice, then grab disco balls of all sizes and use glue dots to attach them to each other. (via Studio DIY)

5. DIY Gradient Typography Serving Tray: One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is pie, duh. Give that crusty goodness a serving tray of its own with this adorable pie serving tray. With a tie-dye inspired ombre and a bit of typography, this DIY tray is the perf addition to all your Thanksgiving celebrations. (via A Kailo Chic Life)

6. DIY Pumpkin Spice Cotton Candy: Obviously, the best kind of decor is the kind you can eat, right?? All your guests will love getting their fingers into this fluffy form of pumpkin pie, and it looks super pretty with the cinnamon swirls and a dash of sprinkles. (via Aww Sam)

7. DIY Gold Barware: Get ready — your bar cart is about to become the most popular place in the house, thanks to tasty options like cider cocktails and kombucha punch. Obvi, you’re going to want your bar cart to sparkle and shine, so give your glasses a glam makeover with gold stencil stickers for a super easy DIY. (via A Beautiful Mess)

8. DIY Ombre Mini Pumpkin Centerpiece: Sure, red and orange is a great Thanksgiving color palette, but sometimes it’s nice to add a burst of unexpected color to this traditional holiday. Gather up all your leftover mini pumpkins from Halloween and paint them in an ombre spectrum ranging from yellow to neon pink. (via Oh Happy Day)

9. DIY Thanksgiving Banner: Give everyone a pretty reminder about the reason for the season. Garlands look best when they’re grouped and layered, so mix things up with a felt typography garland, a geometric shape garland and a string of pom-poms for good measure. (via Tell Love and Party)

10. Feather Bouquets: Feathers can go boho-chic or totally rustic, depending on how you style them. Upcycle a variety of vases and jars with pastel spray paint for a gorgeous non-floral arrangement option. (via Design Improvised)

11. DIY Modern Geometric Thanksgiving Table: Skip the dusty hues this year and go for something a little more colorful. Decorate your Thanksgiving table with two main themes: geometric and bright colors. Everything in this DIY but the balloons and flowers can be made with a Cricut machine (or a steady hand with a pair of scissors)! (via Bespoke Bride)

12. DIY Rose Gold Bar Cart: Whether you’re hosting Friendsgiving or looking for a way to impress your in-laws, this rose gold bar cart will immediately add some sparkle to any Thanksgiving party. Stock up on metallic bar accessories and steal these tasty recipes ASAP. (via Brit + Co)

13. DIY Pumpkin Pie Slice Hat: Who says the table has to be the only thing that gets decorated this year? Whip up a few of these adorable pie slices and you’ve got all the ingredients you need for a hilarious Thanksgiving-themed photo shoot. (via Studio DIY)

14. DIY Serving Bowls: Every bowl you own is about to be front and center, so make sure they’re lookin’ good. Deck out your serving bowls with vibrant pops of color and adorable patterns. Scoop some mashed potatoes into your newly designed bowls, and you’ve got yourself a real party. (via Brit + Co)

15. Mini Air Plant Wreath Place Card Favor: These mini air plant wreaths make adorable place cards and decoration. You could even send the air plants home with your friends as a party favor… along with a slice of pie, of course. (via Lovely Indeed)

16. DIY Thanksgiving Pie Topper: Forget the turkey — since pie is the real star of the show, dress it up a bit with this simple laurel-wreath topper. Choose a crepe paper color scheme that will match your decor vibe. Think: bright and colorful or sleek and modern. (via Julep)

17. DIY Calligraphy Placecards: When you’ve spent your whole budget on an organic turkey, decorating becomes more of an option than a necessity. However, you can still amp up your table settings with these chic calligraphy place cards that will totally wow all your guests. (via Brit + Co)

18. Tassel Garland: When in doubt, go for the garlands. They take almost no time to hang up, so you’ll have plenty of time left to work on your pecan pie and get that turkey just right. (via Homey Oh My)

19. Dark, Dramatic Table Setting: Thanksgiving decor doesn’t need a heavy hand; in fact, sometimes all it takes is a few key accessories to really nail the look. Copy this glam table with taper candles, simple leaf place settings and plenty of gold cutlery. (via Sarah Sherman Samuel)

20. DIY Printable Table Turkey: It’s all about that bird, and these DIY paper turkeys make great place cards and table decorations. Plus, they’re an easy enough craft that the kids can help make them while they’re waiting for dinner. (via Oh Happy Day)

21. DIY Printable Thanksgiving Placemats: Who’s feeling thankful? Give your friends and family a chance to write out what they’re grateful for with these printable placemats. Extra pie goes to anyone who’s grateful for the best hostess evah. (via Oh My Deer)

22. DIY Painted Acorn Garland: Deck the halls with mini acorns, fa la la la. This project is super easy, but it might take a little time to paint all those little guys. Obviously, you could always leave them au natural, but that pop of color makes them SO adorable. (via At Home in Love)

23. DIY Simple Leaf Napkin Rings: Round up a handful of leaves — or use fake ones — and grab a gold pen to write out chic place settings. The addition of agate and crystal pendants just makes these placecards that much more special. (via A Joyful Riot)

24. DIY Mini Cornucopia Table Cards: Armed with nothing more than two materials and a hot glue gun, you can whip out about eight of these in half an hour. Stuff them with succulents and you automatically win for having the cutest and most colorful table setting anyone has ever seen. (via Brit + Co)

25. Jewel-Toned Holiday Table: Break traditional table setting rules and think a bit differently: Forget the fancy (and expensive!) centerpiece and jump for a fresh garland instead. Use your favorite greenery and add small floral arrangements down the center of the table. Mix in a few pillar candles and you’re ready to eat. (via Apartment 34)

26. DIY Menu Pumpkin: Sure, everyone knows mashed potatoes and turkey are coming, but if you’ve really gone above and beyond with the Thanksgiving sides this year, you might want a menu. Pull out a white marker and use this menu pumpkin everywhere from the holiday-themed bar cart to the pie-heavy dessert table. (via The Merrythought)

27. DIY Stamped Feather Place Cards: Using feathers as part of the table setting is a fun way to incorporate nature into your decor. It wouldn’t be right without some color, and these pink feathers look totally hot with gold cutlery and a jewel-toned floral arrangement. (via PBteen)

28. Leaf Chandelier: Ready to make your Thanksgiving table totally Instagram-worthy? String real or faux leaves on very thin fishing line to create the illusion that the leaves are falling from the sky. (via The Style Files)

29. DIY Himmeli Floral Mobiles: While you’re thinking of things to hang from the ceiling, add a couple of these to your “to-make” list. Clustered together and covered in fresh flowers or leaves, these mobiles make a statement centerpiece that will leave your guests in awe. (via Brit + Co)

30. DIY Tassel Napkin Rings: Use gold bracelet blanks to make these chic napkin rings. Add a couple of colorful tassels, and you’ve practically got jewelry for your table. (via A Kailo Chic Life)

31. DIY Paper Pie Treat Boxes: Thanksgiving is a dream holiday for every pie lover, so it only makes sense to pay homage to dessert with this cute craft. Whip up a few of these pie-shaped treat boxes and use them as place settings or mini favor boxes. (via Damask Love)

32. DIY Pumpkin Vases: Succulents easily jump from season to season, and they’re totally down with decorating your Thanksgiving table. Use pumpkin carving tools to scoop out the center of your pumpkins, then place a succulent or air plant right in the middle. (via Brit + Co)

33. DIY Autumn Leaf Geronimo Balloons: This tutorial takes advantage of the gorgeous, vibrant, totally free supplies hanging just outside. Raid your yard for a good armful of autumn colors and thread them together on a string to make these gorg balloons. (via A Joyful Riot)

34. DIY Pie Boxes: It’s a gamble, but there MIGHT be pie leftovers, and you’ll want to make sure they all go to a good home. Print off these colorful labels onto sticker paper, fold up some paper boxes and get ready to hand out slices of happiness. (via Studio DIY)

35. DIY Paper Bag Popcorn Turkey: Everyone’s going to be jealous of the kids’ table when this paper popcorn turkey bursts open. Have an adult “carve” the turkey and let everyone munch on some popcorn before the main course is served. (via One Charming Party)

36. DIY Fall Leaf Wreath: If you live somewhere that’s more tropical than autumnal, don’t despair: You can still bring fall leaves into your Thanksgiving decor with this quick and easy DIY wreath. Short on time? Pick up a pack or two of pre-cut felt leaves to make this project extra fast. (via Design Improvised)

37. DIY Minimal Thanksgiving Banners: Every home could use a few more affirmations on the wall, and Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to hang a chic banner featuring a positive message. The minimal look means that this banner will look right at home between pumpkins and football. (via Francois et Moi)

38. DIY Printable Tags: These sweet tags take the stress out of decorating, as they add a personalized touch to your tablescape and you can make them in just a few minutes. This printable has four font options, and you can print the tags on kraft paper or colored paper for a color-coordinated display. (via For the Makers)

39. DIY Thanksgiving Garland: Grab a pick of cardboard letters at your favorite craft store and this garland is a breeze to make. Cover the front with crafting glue and gold glitter, and attach each letter to a strand of rope with a staple gun. The best part? It’s easy to make, easy to take down and you can totes reuse it next year. (via A Beautiful Mess)

40. DIY No-Sew Braided Yarn Napkin Rings: Napkin rings are especially useful because of all the goodies you can tuck into them. Plus, the addition of plush peach fiber brings a softness to the table that definitely deserves an Instagram shot or 10. (via Flax and Twine)

41. DIY Leaf Photo Display: Once you’ve roasted the perfect turkey, decorated a chic AF table and posed in some silly Thanksgiving costumes, you’re guaranteed to have a few photos you want to hang up on the fridge. DIY this leaf and photo garland and get those fave snaps off your Insta feed ASAP. (via Kireei)

42. DIY Painted String Lights: Pretty string lights, good; ugly green wiring, bad. Fix that lighting problem with this brilliant solution that’ll have you spray painting every set of string lights you own. (via The Merrythought)

43. DIY Clay Candle Holders: Looking for an easy way to add some candlelight to your table? Air dry clay to the rescue. These little candle holders are such a great fall decor idea, and they’re perfect favors for Friendsgiving. (via Brit + Co)

44. DIY Turkey Leg Balloons: Watch out: Once you make these balloons, you’re going to be craving Thanksgiving food like crazy. Take a brown balloon and turn it into a turkey leg for a cool piece of decor that’ll delight the kiddos AND the adults. (via Aww Sam)

45. DIY Cornucopia Piñata: Because everyone’s grateful for candy, duh. Get your paper mache game on and craft a perfectly fringed paper cornucopia that you can fill up with all your favorite treats and goodies. (via Brit + Co)

46. DIY Simple Thanksgiving Place Setting: Sometimes the best decorating intentions go down the drain, especially when you’re rushing to put food on the table. If you’re feeling pinched for time, just disassemble a grocery store bouquet and deck out each place setting with fresh greenery for an elegant look that won’t let you down. (via Julep)

47. DIY Splatter Napkin Rings: Napkin rings are one of those things that you don’t use very often, but when you do, they make such a difference. Dressing up your table doesn’t have to be an elaborate amount of work, especially when you make your own rings out of clay and a splash of paint. Psst, these would also be a great hostess gift! (via A Beautiful Mess)

48. Pastel Thanksgiving Table: Yep, you’re gonna want to pull out those bottle brush trees early this year, because they look totally awesome on a Thanksgiving table. This year you’re serving turkey with a side of pastels. (via Sugar & Cloth)

49. DIY Copper Glass Hurricanes: A single terrarium is cool on its own, but when you scatter several down the center of the table, it can be pretty breathtaking. Save yourself mega bucks by making your own with this DIY that teaches you how to solder with confidence. (via Brit + Co)

50. Paper Leaf Table Runners: If you collect to-do lists like it’s your job, there is a good chance you already have everything you need to make this table runner. Leave pens at the table and let your guests write what they’re thankful for on each leaf. (via Momtastic)

51. DIY Thanksgiving Cake Toppers: Take your love of Thanksgiving food to the next level. Literally. Oh, and yes, these DIY cake toppers are absolutely edible. (via Alana Jones-Mann)

52. DIY Thanksgiving Day Hat: Now you can eat your turkey and wear it too. But not in the whoops-I-spilled-gravy-down-my-blouse way — in a hat version that is ridiculous and awesome all at the same time. (via The House That Lars Built)

53. DIY Pie Stand: Doesn’t matter if you’re team pie or team cake: This stylish stand needs to be at your Thanksgiving dinner buffet. Put a DIY spin on plain white pie stands and display your prize-winning desserts in style. (via Brit + Co)

54. Leafy Lighting: Get inspired by this lovely dining space and hang some faux autumn leaves from the ceiling. This looks awesome if you have higher ceilings or you’re renting and looking for a creative way to hide an ugly lighting fixture. (via A Beautiful Mess)

55. DIY IKEA Cornucopia Hack: Betcha can’t guess what IKEA item was hacked to make this rad cornucopia. If you guessed lampshade, you’re totally right, and you get an extra slice of pie. Follow this tutorial to turn a cardboard lampshade into a Thanksgiving cornucopia. (via Brit + Co)

56. DIY Confetti Stuffed Turkey: Okay, the only thing better than real turkey is one filled with confetti. If getting your hands covered in turkey guts isn’t really your thing, craft a paper one and fill it up with tons of confetti. (via Studio DIY)

57. DIY Confetti Cannon: While you’ve got the confetti out… and before your turkey coma takes over completely, hand out these confetti cannons to all your friends and family. BOOM, you’ve just won at Thanksgiving. (via Brit + Co)

58. DIY Painted Pinecone Table Runner: Prep for your Thanksgiving feast with a totally unique — and colorful — pinecone centerpiece. Pastel painted pinecones look super pretty, and after Thanksgiving is over, the pine cones will work just as well as Christmas decor on your mantel or coffee table. (via A Subtle Revelry)

59. DIY Thanksgiving Balloons: Keep the Thanksgiving puns floating high with these cheeky holiday balloons. This easy balloon DIY is perfect for decorating the Thanksgiving buffet or as a prop for a Friendsgiving photo booth. (via Studio DIY)

60. DIY Succulent Place Settings: You want your guests to feel special from the moment they arrive, so make these personalized place settings that include a little gift, like a succulent or a Burt’s Bees chapstick. Because “Bee Thankful” is the best pun for a Thanksgiving-themed gift. (via Brit + Co)

Ready to get your turkey on? Follow us on Pinterest for more Thanksgiving decorating ideas and DIYs.

Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

Are you excited for the release of Onyx Storm? Follow us on Facebook for more entertainment news!

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Mia Challis Just Spilled On That 'Outer Banks' Season 4 Turtle Scene

Outer Banks fans got a treat during 2023's Poguelandia event (which took place on February 18 in Huntington Beach, California). While celebrating the release of Outer Banks season 3, the cast took to the stage to announce that we were also getting Outer Banks season 4! As a native Outer Banks-er myself, this is one teen drama I will never be able to get enough of — so keep the seasons coming Netflix!

I'm already thinking about what hijinks the Pogues will get up to in Outer Banks season 4. Here's everything we know about the new TV show, including the cast, the plot, and the Outer Banks season 4 release date! Once you've scrolled through, catch up on The Craziest Outer Banks Theories.

Keep reading for the latest news & updates on Outer Banks season 4.

Who runs over the turtles in Outer Banks?

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The one Outer Banks season 4 scene that has fans freaking out is when the Pogues and Kooks wind up at the same access on their beach day — and a game of chicken literally turns deadly. Topper's new girlfriend Ruthie (played by Mia Challis) drives her Jeep directly at the Pogues, and winds up running over a turtle hatch, killing a baby turtle in the process.

“When I read that in the script, I was as shocked as the viewers," she tells Elite Daily. "I read it four times being like, ‘Wait, a baby turtle? No, surely not.'"

Despite her cold shoulder, Mia thinks Ruthie did end up feeling guilty about the situation. "When she finds out the turtles have died, she thinks, 'What have I done?'" she says. "There is slight remorse. But Ruthie's defense mechanism is to pretend like she doesn't care."

"It's such an emotional scene for Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara," she continues. "They gave her a plastic baby turtle to hold. When that was happening, we were looking down at the turtle and thinking it was so sad. But I had to switch that off and try to get into my Ruthie mindset."

But surprisingly, Mia also reveals filming the emotional scene wasn't as devastating as you might expect: "We were laughing the whole time. When I watched it, I felt awful, but on the actual day of filming, it was quite light and fun."

What happens at the end of Outer Banks season 4?

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Spoiler warning!! The Outer Banks season 4 ending shocked the internet by killing off one of our favorite Pogues: JJ. The decision immediately sent fans into a tailspin, and more than one viewer told me they're heartbroken over the loss. Don't worry though. This Rudy Pankow & Madison Bailey interaction just might heal you.

Is there an Outer Banks season 4 trailer?

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Yes, you can watch the Outer Banks season 4 trailer here! The trailer really proves the show is returning to its roots by bringing the Pogues back to the OBX.

I have all my fingers and toes crossed we finally get some answers to one question I've had since season 1. I'm convinced that during Kiara's Kook year, when she briefly ditched the boys to become friends with Sarah, that Rafe fell for her, and hasn't left her alone since. This is such a small detail but it would provide so much context for the characters! Either way, it looks like Rafe, JJ, and John B will be fighting this season (again).

When is Outer Banks season 4 coming out?

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Summer vacation is lasting all year long! Outer Banks season 4 will be premiering in two parts: we'll get the first five episodes on October 10, and the second five on November 7.

After Madison Bailey revealed in an Instagramstory that Outer Banks 4 finished filming in June, she confirmed we'd be getting Outer Banks season 4 this fall on August 15 with a hilarious video hyping up John B and Sarah's fictional surf shop (which we'll see in the upcoming season).

What is season 4 of Outer Banks about?

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Outer Banks season 3 ended with an 18-month time jump — meaning the characters will be a year and a half older at the end of Outer Banks season 4 than in previous installments of the show. This definitely works in the series' favor because the characters will be closer to the cast's ages. Plus, being post-grad gives them more flexibility to go treasure hunting without the repercussions of skipping school...like they did the entirety of season 2.

Thanks to some important details at the end of the season finale, we know Kie is working with turtles, JJ bought a charter boat, Pope is going to college, and John B. and Sarah are running a surf shop. But things take a turn for the adventurous when the Pogues are given a new quest to hunt for Blackbeard's treasure. The real Blackbeard loved hiding his treasure on places like Ocracoke Island, which is on the real OBX. I'm super excited for this plotline because it means we'll be back on the Outer Banks for (hopefully) the whole season!

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"It’s not going to be the usual Blackbeard story," according to co-creator Josh Pate, and (spoiler!!) we actually have our first plot details. According to Wrightsville Beach recreation program supervisor Katie Ryan (via Wilmington StarNews) and the shows filming permits, we know that one scene will involve "two people jumping from the pier," while a second "involves individuals finding a body on the beach."

While Outer Banks season 4 promises to be as adventurous as ever, Chase Stokes promises People the show will also go back to its roots. “There was a real want for a lot of the authenticity and the characters in season 1. So I will say that they do a good job this season of that,” he says.

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After the death of Sarah and John B.'s fathers, the show's golden couple will have to figure out what their future looks like. “It really will force them to evaluate everything," he says. "Where they are, what their purpose is, what their intentions are, and what was the actual value of it? Was it worth it, in hindsight? If they could go back and change things, would they?"

"[The Pogues have had] a huge, huge shift in lifestyle in a very, very short period of time," Chase continues. “And I think when you go through that level of trauma, for sure, it'll make you start asking those deeper questions.”

Who's in the Outer Banks season 4 cast?

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We're expecting the main cast to return for Outer Banks season 4, including Chase Stokes as John B., Madelyn Cline as Sarah, Madison Bailey as Kiara, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Rudy Pankow as JJ, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Drew Starkey as Rafe, and Austin North as Topper.

Fiona Palomo will star as Sofia alongside J. Anthony Crane as Chandler Groff, Pollyanna McIntosh as Dalia, Brianna Brown as Hollis Robinson, Rigo Sanchez as Lightner, Mia Challis as Ruthie, and Cullen Moss as Shoupe.

Since Charles Esten's Ward ends up (spoiler!) dying at the end of season 3, he probably won't make a return — unless the show ventures into ghost territory. Honestly, I wouldn't even be surprised. But even if he's not on set, he recently reunited with Madelyn Cline and Drew Starkey!

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"That thing where you’re playing your 4th Annual WARDJAMMER...and your amazing friends who also happen to be your @obx son and daughter surprise you by showing up and hanging out all night and even coming on stage to sing 'Left Hand Free,'" Charles writes on Instagram. "What an absolute joy to wrap my arms around these two! The bond is real and my heart is grateful."

Where is Outer Banks season 4 filming?

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Outer Banks season 4 has been seen filming around Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina, which is where other titles like Dawson's Creek,The Summer I Turned Pretty, andOne Tree Hill have all filmed! Because OBX has never filming in Wilmington before, it makes me think the Pogues will truly go on an adventure we've never seen.

The First Look At Outer Banks Season 4

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After Netflix's Tudum event showed off the Pogues' new style (and confirmed that all of them will be returning, thank goodness), we got a brand new look at some Outer Banks season 4 scenes thanks to Netflix's 2024 preview. It's a brief clip, but we hear just how excited the Pogues are to go after a treasure they've "spent [their] whole lives hearing about" (same, TBH) — and get to see them lounging around on a day off. Treasure hunting is hard work, after all!

This first look gives us an idea of what we can expect from this upcoming installment because while season 1 had the golden overtone of our favorite 2000s dramas, season 2 featured warmer orange tones, and season 3 featured cooler blues and greens, it looks like Outer Banks season 4 is youthful, bright, and colorful. And thanks to this clip, we also know for a fact we'll see Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Jonathan Daviss, Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes, and Carlacia Grant come back to their iconic roles.

Is Outer Banks season 4 the last season?

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Netflix hasn't officially announced whether we'll be getting an Outer Banks season 5 or 6 yet, but creators Jonas and Josh Pate have enough story for another two seasons. "We’re going to fill in some gaps in the 18 months," Josh tells TUDUM. "We felt like we needed to migrate them out of school. We think about the first three [seasons] as a trilogy and then we’re starting over on [another sort of] trilogy now. We just needed to clear the decks. We’re going to have new villains, a new treasure hunt, a new life situation."

I'm excited to see what kind of roots the characters put down in Outer Banks season 4 — and how they flourish as the story continues!

What did you think about Outer Banks season 4? Check out our interview with costume designer Emmie Holmes and The Best New TV Shows Coming In 2024 before you rewatch OBX season 4 again ;).

This post has been updated.

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Whoa, Paul Mescal Is Already Talking About 'Gladiator 3'

Gladiator 2 isn't even in theaters yet (mark your calendars for November 22!) and star Paul Mescal is already thinking about doing a threequel. Although, after raving about director Ridley Scott, and sharing the screen with Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Joseph Quinn, who could blame him?! So if you're wondering 'Is there going to be a Gladiator 3?' then you've come to the right place.

Keep reading for all the latest Gladiator 3 news — and to see what Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott have said about returning.

Is there going to be a Gladiator 3?

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Paramount Pictures hasn't confirmed whether we're getting a Gladiator 3 quite yet, but director Ridley Scott is definitely on board. "I’ve already got eight pages. I’ve got the beginning of a very good footprint," he says. But he also mentions he'd like to make one huge change from the first two movies. "If there’s a Gladiator 3, I don’t think you’d ever go back into the arena. But I had to go back into the arena…"

And as for whether Paul Mescal would return? Well that's a resounding yes. “If there's going to be a Gladiator III, I hope I'm in it," he told Peopleat the LA premiere of Gladiator 2 on November 18, while adding to Variety that he'd be “massively down” for a third movie.

“I don’t think it will be [24] years — but I have no idea when it will be.”

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But Paul's comments on a Gladiator 3 weren't the only reason he made headlines last night! He brought GF Gracie Abrams (who just broke the internet in her own right when she performed with Taylor Swift). And while they didn't make a red carpet appearance together, it seems like Gladiator's official TikTok account just hard launched their relationship.

"THEY HIT THE PENTAGON," one user commented, while another said, "I just fell to my knees." If you can't tell from the drama, fans are going crazy. (It's me, I'm fans).

Is Russell Crowe in the new Gladiator?

No, sadly, Russell Crowe doesn't make an appearance in Gladiator 2 (well, apart from Gladiator flashbacks, that is). And if you're wondering 'Is Maximus alive in Gladiator 2?' you'll just have to watch the first one!

Do you want to see Paul Mescal return for Gladiator 3? Check out the 10 New November Movies We've Been Waiting All Year For before the month ends!

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