Criminal Minds renewed for Season 20! Season 19 premieres May 28, 2026 on Paramount+ with the BAU's core cast and exciting guest stars.
- March 25, 2026
AceShowbiz - Criminal Minds continues its strong run as Paramount+ announces a renewal for its 20th season, even before Season 19 has premiered. The upcoming Season 19 is set to debut on the streaming platform on Thursday, May 28, 2026, promising new episodes for fans of the long-running procedural drama.
The returning core cast features Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, along with Zach Gilford, RJ Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster. Their presence ensures continuity as the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) tackles fresh cases.
Season 19 also boasts an impressive lineup of guest stars, including Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry," Justin Kirk of "Angels in America," Yvette Nicole Brown from "Community," and Clark Gregg known for "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Other notable guest appearances include Paul F. Tompkins, Cress Williams, Kofi Siriboe, Lyndon Smith, Richard Cabral, Jeri Ryan, Rob Yang, Nicholas Gonzalez, Inny Clemons, Nicole Pacent, Dash Mihok, Joseph Cross, and Cara Jade Myers.
Although a full trailer for Season 19 has yet to be released, Paramount+ has shared a sneak peek highlighting a tense storyline where the BAU races against time after three people go missing, revealing a disturbing link to previous cases. This glimpse sets the tone for a suspenseful season ahead.
Maintaining its yearly release schedule, Paramount+ confirmed that Criminal Minds Season 20 will follow in 2027, continuing the series’ legacy as a staple in crime drama entertainment.
