Stillwater Season 5 brings the wise panda and his three young neighbours back for five new stories about emotions, patience and mindfulness. Apple TV is releasing the entire fifth season on August 21, 2026. The principal voice cast remains James Sie, Judah Mackey, Eva Ariel Binder and Tucker Chandler.
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Stillwater Season 5 cast at a glance
| Voice actor | Character | Character guide |
|---|---|---|
| James Sie | Stillwater | A wise panda who teaches through stories, observation and gentle humour |
| Judah Mackey | Karl | One of the three siblings who lives next door to Stillwater |
| Eva Ariel Binder | Addy | Karl and Michael’s sister, learning to understand emotions and relationships |
| Tucker Chandler | Michael | The youngest sibling, whose everyday challenges often become mindful lessons |
James Sie voices Stillwater
James Sie returns as Stillwater, the panda who lives next door to Karl, Addy and Michael. Stillwater rarely solves a problem for the children directly. Instead, he tells a story, asks a question or helps them slow down long enough to understand what they are feeling. The performance depends on warmth and calm rather than exaggerated comedy.
Judah Mackey voices Karl
Judah Mackey voices Karl. Karl often faces the kinds of frustrations that feel enormous to a child even when they appear small to an adult. His friendship with Stillwater gives the series a way to discuss disappointment, fear, impatience and empathy without speaking down to young viewers.
Eva Ariel Binder voices Addy
Eva Ariel Binder returns as Addy. Addy’s stories frequently involve friendships, creativity and the pressure to respond perfectly. Stillwater helps her understand that uncomfortable feelings do not need to be ignored or immediately fixed.
Tucker Chandler voices Michael
Tucker Chandler voices Michael, the youngest of the siblings. Michael’s curiosity and emotional honesty make him central to the show’s simplest lessons. His episodes show children how breathing, pausing and changing perspective can make a difficult moment easier to handle.
What happens in Season 5?
Apple has announced five new episodes featuring breathing exercises, mindful moments and everyday practices for children and families. The season continues the show’s familiar structure: Karl, Addy or Michael faces a problem, Stillwater listens and a story or activity helps the child see the situation differently.
What is Stillwater based on?
The series is based on Jon J Muth’s Zen picture books published by Scholastic. The books use Stillwater’s stories to introduce ideas from Zen practice in a form designed for children. The television adaptation expands the siblings’ daily lives while keeping the focus on attention, compassion and emotional understanding.
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When does Stillwater Season 5 come out?
All five Season 5 episodes premiere on Apple TV on Friday, August 21, 2026. The show is rated TV-Y7 and is designed for children and families.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Sie voices Stillwater the panda.
Judah Mackey voices Karl, Eva Ariel Binder voices Addy and Tucker Chandler voices Michael.
Apple has announced five new episodes for the fifth season.