Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the El Capitan Entertainment Centre in Hollywood following his eighth annual Brooklyn residency, bringing a lineup of A-list actors and musical guests to Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the week of October 5, 2026. The residency at the Brooklyn Academy of Music concluded on October 2, and the show’s homecoming features a schedule led by Anna Kendrick, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Douglas.
The week begins on Monday, October 5, with Anna Kendrick appearing to discuss her latest project, Misty Green. She will be joined by Kyle MacLachlan, who is promoting his memoir, Fictional Selves. The night’s musical performance will be handled by Mumford & Sons.
On Tuesday, October 6, the program welcomes Kerry Washington, who is currently promoting Animals. Author Malcolm Gladwell is also scheduled to appear to discuss his book Revenge of the Tipping Point.
Jessica Chastain leads the guest list for Wednesday, October 7. Chastain is expected to discuss her work on Other Mommy. According to Disney Entertainment Television, the mid-week broadcast maintains the show’s momentum as it re-establishes its Los Angeles rhythm.
Late Week Lineup and Musical Performances
The star power continues through Thursday, October 8, with an appearance by Michael Douglas, who is promoting One Helluva Ride. Douglas will be joined by actress Daisy Edgar-Jones. The evening’s musical guest is Remi Wolf, following a week of special musical accompaniment in the studio. Throughout the entire week, Sophia James will sit in with the show’s house band, Cleto and the Cletones.
The full guest list for the week of Oct. 5–9 includes:
- Monday, Oct. 5: Anna Kendrick, Kyle MacLachlan, and musical guest Mumford & Sons.
- Tuesday, Oct. 6: Kerry Washington and Malcolm Gladwell.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7: Jessica Chastain.
- Thursday, Oct. 8: Michael Douglas, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and musical guest Remi Wolf.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights on ABC at 11:35 p.m. EDT. For viewers who miss the initial broadcast, episodes are available to stream the following day on Hulu. The show remains one of the longest-running late-night programs on the network, continuing its tradition of high-profile interviews and live musical sets from its home base in the heart of Hollywood.
