Chad Powers Season 2 has wrapped production, showrunner Michael Waldron confirmed via Instagram Story, signaling that the Hulu comedy series is well on track for a return later in 2026. Filming began in January 2026 and concluded ahead of schedule, with the full returning cast locked in for the second chapter of the disguise-driven football comedy.
What Did the Showrunner Say About Chad Powers Season 2 Filming?
Waldron, who created the series and serves as showrunner, shared the filming wrap news on his Instagram Story, celebrating the completion of Season 2 production. While the post offered no specific plot details or a confirmed release date, the announcement signals that post-production is now underway on the new episodes.
Production on Season 2 began in January 2026 at an undisclosed location. The quick turnaround from the Season 1 debut in October 2025 to a January 2026 production start reflects Hulu‘s confidence in the series, which gained a dedicated audience during its first run despite a mixed critical reception.
When Is Chad Powers Season 2 Releasing on Hulu?
Hulu has not confirmed an official release date for Season 2 as of early March 2026. With filming now wrapped, the show will enter post-production, which typically takes several months for a comedy series of this scale. Based on the production timeline and Season 1’s October 2025 premiere, a late 2026 release window is the most likely target.
Season 1 consisted of six episodes, so Season 2 is expected to follow a similar episode count. The series is available on Hulu in the United States and streams internationally through Hulu on Disney+.
What Can We Expect from Chad Powers Season 2?
Season 1 ended on a significant cliffhanger: Ricky found himself torn between exposing Russ’s true identity as “Chad Powers” and protecting Coach Hudson’s career, leaving the entire deception hanging in the balance. Season 2 will pick up from that tension, with Russ Holliday’s elaborate disguise under threat and his unlikely rise at the South Georgia Catfish football program at a crossroads.
The returning cast includes Glen Powell as Russ Holliday, reprising his dual role as the disgraced Oregon quarterback who reinvents himself as walk-on phenom Chad Powers. Alongside Powell, the ensemble includes Griffin Mattfeld, Steve Zahn, Idara Victor, Wynn Everett, Quentin Plair, Colton Ryan, Toby Huss, and Clayne Crawford. No new cast additions have been announced at this stage.
Waldron developed Chad Powers as an original Hulu series, but the character originated in a viral skit created by Eli Manning‘s Omaha Productions, in which Manning himself went undercover as a walk-on at Penn State. Eli and Peyton Manning are involved in the production, adding an authentic football pedigree to the comedy premise.
What Happened in Chad Powers Season 1?
Season 1 followed Russ Holliday, a once-promising Oregon quarterback who self-destructs publicly and finds himself shut out of college football. His solution: an elaborate disguise featuring prosthetics and a wig, which he uses to walk on to the South Georgia Catfish as “Chad Powers.” What follows is a fish-out-of-water sports comedy in which Russ must simultaneously hide his identity and prove himself all over again.
The six-episode first season debuted on Hulu in October 2025. It drew 2.2 million hours viewed in its second week on the Luminate streaming chart and earned a renewal for Season 2 shortly after its premiere. Powell, who had already established himself as a major Hollywood star through films like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Twisters,” brought considerable attention to the series on its launch.
Where Can You Watch Chad Powers?
All six episodes of Chad Powers Season 1 are currently streaming on Hulu in the United States. For international viewers, the series is available through Hulu on Disney+. Season 2 will premiere on the same platforms once Hulu announces a release date.