Fox renewed 'Animal Control' for Season 5 as part of its 2026-27 lineup
The renewal was expected due to the show's profitability and ownership by Fox
The series performs well on Fox, Hulu, and has international appeal
Fox plans to announce more renewals soon, with 'Doc' possibly next
The show was recently licensed to Netflix, expanding its reach
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Fox has officially kicked off its 2026-27 television renewal season by ordering a fifth season of the workplace comedy 'Animal Control,' starring Joel McHale, as the network continues to capitalize on the profitable series that performs well across multiple platforms and international markets. The renewal, which was widely expected according to Deadline's annual Fox Renewal Status Report, marks the beginning of what will likely be a series of renewal announcements from the network in the coming weeks. 'Animal Control' has proven to be a valuable asset for Fox as the series is owned by the company—produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and distributed worldwide by Fox Entertainment Global—making money through various revenue streams including domestic broadcasts, next-day streaming on Hulu, international sales, and most recently through a licensing deal with Netflix. Following this announcement, industry insiders speculate that Fox will announce renewals for other shows soon, with 'Doc' potentially being the next announcement, while series like 'Best Medicine,' 'Memory of a Killer,' and 'Murder In A Small Town' are also considered strong candidates for renewal. On the unscripted side, the reality competition show 'Fear Factor' remains in limbo with a pending renewal decision.
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Fox has officially kicked off 2026-27 renewals with a Season 5 order for workplace comedy Animal Control , starring Joel McHale. As noted in Deadline’s annual Fox Renewal Status Report , Animal Control ‘s pickup was expected and will be followed by others soon, with Doc renewal possibly next and Best Medicine, Memory of a Killer and Murder In A Small Town all looking good. (On the unscripted side, a Fear Facto r renewal is pending.) Animal Control has been considered a shoo-in because the series is owned by Fox — produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and distributed worldwide by Fox Entertainment Global — making money for the company. It has been doing respectablly on Fox and next day on Hulu while also selling internationally and was recently licensed to Netflix . Watch on Deadline Related Stories News Minnie Driver On Taking A Leap of Faith As Sarah In Fox's 'The Faithful: Women Of The Bible'
