4 Key Developments Driving the Evolution of ‘NCIS’ in 2025

The NCIS universe continues to expand in 2025, thrilling loyal viewers with fresh storylines and new spinoffs. This year, fans were eager about the introduction of NCIS: Origins, which dove into Gibbs’ early days with surprise appearances from beloved characters’ younger selves. Meanwhile, NCIS: Sydney kicked off its second season with explosive mysteries and major secrets, including a hidden chapter in Agent Mackey’s life and a shadowy villain shaking up the team.

Behind the scenes, production schedules saw a bit of reshuffling, with premieres postponed and cast members navigating strike-related delays, but the franchise proved its staying power with steady creative growth and a united ensemble ready to tackle whatever twists come next. As both new faces and fan favorites return for more action, the NCIS story shows no signs of slowing down.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.