It feels like forever since we last saw the "Wolf Pack" howling at a full moon or building some precarious-looking structure out of reclaimed wood on a hillside. Honestly, the silence from Discovery Channel has been pretty deafening. If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen the comments sections of the Brown family members absolutely flooded with one question: Is Alaskan Bush People coming back?
The short answer is: it’s complicated. As of early 2026, there is no official Season 16 premiere date on the calendar. But if you listen to Bear Brown, he’s convinced the story isn't over yet.
The Hiatus That Just Won't End
The show basically vanished after December 2022. We’re talking over three years of radio silence from the network. Usually, when a show is this successful, you get a renewal announcement before the current season even finishes. This time? Nothing.
Bear Brown, who has sort of become the family’s unofficial spokesperson, recently went live on TikTok to address the rumors. He basically blamed the whole thing on the massive merger between Warner Bros. and Discovery. According to him, the show was put on the "back burner" while the corporate suits sorted out their new assets—you know, things like Batman and HBO. Bear’s theory is that now that the companies are potentially shifting focus again, Discovery might finally have the bandwidth to bring the Browns back to the screen.
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But corporate red tape isn't the only thing holding things up. There’s a massive legal cloud hanging over the family’s head.
Lawsuits and Past Tense Testimony
One of the biggest hurdles to a comeback is a $500,000 lawsuit filed by Robert Maughon, a former business partner of the late Billy Brown. He’s suing the estate and the family’s production company for breach of contract.
What’s really worrying for fans is how the show is described in those legal documents. Ami Brown’s own testimony apparently refers to the show in the past tense. The filings mention that the series "ultimately had 14 seasons," with the last filming wrapping in 2022. When the people on the show start talking about it like a finished chapter, it’s hard not to feel like the campfire has finally gone out.
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Where is the Wolf Pack in 2026?
The family looks a lot different than it did back in the Browntown days. They aren't exactly living "off-grid" in the way the show used to portray.
- Ami Brown: She’s had a rough couple of years. In early 2025, she was medically evacuated and hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia. For a while, she was living with Bear and his wife, Raiven, but updates from January 2026 suggest she’s back on her feet and living more independently again.
- Bear and Raiven: They’ve been busy. They now have three kids—River, Cove, and Everest. Bear is still the "King of Extreme," but most of his "extreme" stunts these days are happening on social media.
- Noah and Rhain Alisha: In a move that shocked a lot of fans, Noah and Rhain Alisha announced their split in early 2025. It was described as amicable, but it definitely changes the family dynamic if the show were to return.
- Rain Brown: The youngest of the bunch has had some serious legal trouble. In April 2025, she and her husband, Josiah Lorton, were hit with burglary and criminal trespass charges. It’s a far cry from the "inspirational" content she usually posts.
The Problem With the "Bush" Brand
Let's be real for a second. The biggest reason the show might never come back in its original form is that the family isn't really "Bush People" anymore.
A lot of the kids are living in Washington or Colorado. They’re on TikTok Live for hours at a time. They have Amazon wishlists. There’s nothing wrong with that, obviously—people grow up and lives change—but it makes it really hard for a network to sell a "wilderness survival" narrative.
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Critics have pointed out that while the Browns are arguing on social media and dealing with legal fees, other shows like Gold Rush never missed a beat during the corporate mergers. This suggests that the "hiatus" might be less about Warner Bros. and more about the fact that the "Wolf Pack" has simply scattered.
Is a "Next Gen" Spinoff Possible?
Bear has teased a "Next Generation" project, potentially a YouTube series that follows him and Gabe returning to Alaska to reclaim their roots. This feels like the most likely path forward. If Discovery doesn't want to foot the bill for a full-scale production with all the legal baggage, the Browns might just have to do it themselves.
If you’re waiting for a traditional Season 16 on your DVR, don’t hold your breath. But if you want to see what the family is up to, your best bet is following their individual social media pages.
Next Steps for Fans:
- Check out Bear Brown’s Instagram for the most frequent updates on Ami’s health and potential filming news.
- Watch for Matt Brown’s YouTube uploads if you want the "unfiltered" (and often controversial) side of the family’s history.
- Keep an eye on Discovery’s official press site; if a renewal happens, it will be posted there first, likely under a new "Next Gen" title rather than the original series name.