Will there be a Professor 4? Alessandro Gassmann's announcement.
The fiction A professor continues to be one of the most watched titles on Italian television. After the third season finale, which aired on Rai 1 in December 2025, many viewers wondered if the story of Professor Dante Balestra had really reached the end of the line.
The answer came directly from the series' protagonist. During a recent television interview, Alessandro Gassmann confirmed that the series will return for a new season, fueling the excitement of fans who have been waiting for months for news on the series' future.
A Professor 4: Alessandro Gassmann's Confirmation
The news was announced by the same Alessandro Gassmann during a television appearance on March 8, 2026. During the interview, the actor revealed that the fourth season of A Professor is scheduled, putting an end to the uncertainties that had been circulating after the conclusion of the third season.
The actor's statements represent the first public confirmation about the series' future. In the previous months, only rumors and comments from the creative team had emerged, hinting at the possibility of a continuation of the story.
Already in autumn 2025, during the presentation of the third season at the Rome Film Festival, the authors had hinted that the narrative path of the series was not yet concluded.
How could the story continue?
The third season ended with a symbolic moment for the students: the final examThe conclusion of the school cycle opens up new narrative possibilities for the characters who accompanied Professor Dante Balestra.
The fourth season could in fact tell the transition of children to adult life, exploring new environments and new challenges away from the high school classroom.
Some hypotheses that have emerged in recent months suggest that the story could follow former students on their university or professional journey, while maintaining a connection with the figure of the professor who influenced their growth.
The possible return of the cast
The main point of the new season remains, of course, Alessandro Gassmann, central face of the series in the role of Dante Balestra.
Among the characters who could return in the new season there is also Simone, interpreted by Nicolas Maupas, one of the protagonists most loved by the public.
The fates of the other students and the supporting characters who have graced the last few seasons remain to be determined. The narrative choices will depend on the new plot: a story more focused on the professor or a group narrative that follows the students in their new phase of life.
When could A Professor 4 be released?
There's no official air date for the fourth season yet. Given the time needed for writing, filming, and post-production, A Professor 4 could arrive no earlier than 2027.
Fiction should maintain its usual placement in prime time on Rai 1, continuing the tradition of previous seasons.
Where to watch the series in streaming
As has already happened for the previous seasons, the episodes of the fiction will also be available for streaming on the platform RaiPlay.
The service allows you to follow the episodes both during the television broadcast and afterwards. in on-demand mode, allowing viewers to catch up on episodes at any time.
How many episodes could the new season have?
Previous seasons of A professor They've maintained a fairly stable structure. For this reason, the fourth season could follow the same format.
The most likely hypothesis is a season composed of 12 episodes in total, transmitted in six evenings on Rai 1.
While we wait for further official announcements, one thing now seems clear: Professor Dante Balestra's story isn't over yet. and the public will soon be able to return to follow his lessons on philosophy and life.