It seems inevitable that NBC’s longest-running show, when it does end, will get a final season announcement ahead of that premiere. So, given that, it was safe to assume that Law & Order: SVU would be back for Season 28.
The long-running drama, starring Mariska Hargitay, has been renewed. But, as Deadline reported on Thursday, April 16, this will actually be the second of a private two-season pickup from May 2025. The Season 28 part of it just hadn’t been announced until now.
This isn’t too surprising, given that Ice-T shared a video from the set revealing that he’s in the final three episodes of Season 27 on March 10, and at the same time, he offered his feelings about the show’s future. “Season 28, I know we gonna get it,” he said at the end.
Read on for everything we know so far about Law & Order: SVU Season 28, from the cast to a premiere date and more.
Is Law & Order: SVU renewed for Season 28?
Yes, and the official news came on April 16.
When will Law & Order: SVU Season 28 premiere?
That has yet to be announced, but it will be surprising if it doesn’t continue to air Thursdays at 9/8c, with a late September or early October 2026 premiere date.
What is Law & Order: SVU about?
The official description from NBC is simple: “This hard-hitting and emotional series chronicles the lives of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate crimes of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.”
Who’s in the Law & Order: SVU cast?
Law & Order: SVU Season 27 stars Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson, Ice T as Sgt. Odafin “Fin” Tutuola, Kelli Giddish as Sgt. Amanda Rollins, Peter Scanavino as A.D.A Dominick “Sonny” Carisi Jr., Kevin Kane as Det. Terry Bruno, Aimé Donna Kelly as Capt. Renee Curry, and Corey Cott as Det. Jake Griffin. There have been cast changes over the years (including the most recent one), so we’ll have to wait to see if everyone returns.
What about the other Law & Order shows?
Law & Order is currently airing its 25th season (and has yet to be renewed or canceled). And Law & Order: Organized Crime has been canceled and there will not be a Season 6.
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