‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Release Date Confirmed with Glen Powell Back in Disguise

College football has never seen a comedy quite like this, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news on whether Glen Powell’s disgraced quarterback would get another chance at redemption. That anticipation now has a clearer endpoint, as fresh updates confirm the much-anticipated return of the show is finally taking shape.

‘Chad Powers’ first premiered on Hulu in 2025, following Powell’s character Russ Holliday, a talented quarterback whose reckless behavior derails his college career. He disguises himself to join a struggling Southern football program as the charming Chad Powers. The series quickly became a breakout hit, earning Powell Best Actor nominations at both the Golden Globes and Satellite Awards.

This success led to a swift renewal for Season 2, and showrunner Michael Waldron has confirmed that the series is officially returning to Hulu this fall. In a statement to Deadline, Waldron expressed pride in continuing his partnership with Disney and directly reminded fans that ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 is set to premiere this fall.

This confirmation coincided with news that Waldron has renewed his overall deal with 20th Television, ensuring his continued involvement with the franchise. He will return for Season 2 not only as showrunner but also as director for four of the six episodes, including both the premiere and finale.

Powell reprises his role as Russ Holliday, picking up right where Season 1 left off on a tense cliffhanger. The first season concluded with Ricky, played by Perry Mattfeld, discovering Russ’s true identity, threatening that exposing the truth could jeopardize both the team’s season and her father’s reputation as head coach.

The dynamic between Russ and Ricky is expected to remain central to Season 2’s storyline, with Waldron previously outlining an ambitious long-term vision for the series. He has expressed a desire for three total seasons to fully tell the story, following the South Georgia Catfish through an entire football season while citing ‘Breaking Bad’ as inspiration for the show’s escalating, consequence-driven structure.

Filming for Season 2 officially began back in January, with the show’s social media accounts sharing an early first-look image of Powell back in character, teasing his return before an official trailer was even released. This image showed Powell holding his Chad Powers disguise, hinting at how central the character’s dual identity will remain in the new episodes.

The supporting cast from Season 1, including Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, and Steve Zahn, is expected to return for the sophomore season, keeping the show’s core ensemble largely intact. Eli Manning, whose original ESPN+ sketch inspired the series, guest-starred in Season 1 and continues to serve as an executive producer alongside his brother Peyton Manning.

In addition to the returning cast, Waldron has teased that future seasons will incorporate real college football programs and figures into the narrative, with Florida reportedly playing a significant role as the story expands. This kind of grounded, sports-world authenticity has contributed to the show’s appeal beyond typical half-hour comedy fans.

With filming well underway and an official fall release window now confirmed, ‘Chad Powers’ is poised to continue Russ Holliday’s high-stakes double life. Fans eager to see how Ricky’s discovery reshapes the season won’t have to wait much longer for answers.

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