diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 440f93ae915..ee9c68c29ec 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -88,5 +88,6 @@ jobs:
           tag_name: ${{ github.ref_name }}
           files: ${{ steps.gather.outputs.files }}
           generate_release_notes: true
+          draft: true
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}