Chad Powers Season 2: Renewal, Premiere and Latest News

Glen Powell has a way of making audiences root for the underdog—and on Hulu, the actor turned that instinct into a show. Chad Powers, his comedy about a college dropout who invents a football star to win over a football program, just got renewed for season 2 with production already wrapped and a 2026 premiere window on the table.

Season 1 Episodes: 6 · Platform: Hulu · Star: Glen Powell · Status: Renewed, Production Started · Showrunner: Michael Waldron

Key facts at a glance

Here’s how Chad Powers stacks up heading into season 2.

Is Chad Powers going to have a season 2?

After months of speculation, Hulu gave the green light. The streaming platform officially renewed Chad Powers for a second season in late 2025, as reported by TV Insider.

Renewal confirmation

Michael Waldron co-created Chad Powers with Glen Powell, with Waldron serving as showrunner alongside Powell’s starring role. Their creative partnership proved compelling enough to secure a swift renewal following the first season’s conclusion.

• Renewed for season 2 in late 2025 (TV Insider)
• Interest from talent and creatives drove the greenlight (TV Insider)
• Waldron and Powell had already mapped ideas for three seasons (Dailymotion)

Production updates

Production wrapped ahead of the 2026 target premiere window, with Hulu releasing first look photos of Powell in character during the production phase.

• Production has wrapped (CBR)
• Hulu shared first look photos showing Powell as Chad Powers in season 2 (TV Insider)

The pattern is clear: Hulu acted fast on season 2, likely to capitalize on the momentum of a hit that ended on a cliffhanger.

When will Chad Powers season 2 premiere?

No hard release date has been set, but the showrunner has offered a window. Michael Waldron teased a Fall 2026 premiere during a Deadline interview, though he stopped short of pinning down an exact date.

Creator teases

“I’d like to use this opportunity to remind you to tune into Chad Powers Season 2, coming to Hulu this Fall!”

— Michael Waldron, Showrunner (TV Insider)

The Fall 2026 window aligns with an industry pattern where Hulu tends to launch comedies in September through November, positioning Chad Powers for a strong streaming run during the fall season.

Release date window

• Season 2 targets 2026 premiere year (CBR)
• Waldron teased Fall 2026 as the premiere window (TV Insider)
• No exact premiere date announced (TV Insider)

Why is Chad Powers only 6 episodes?

Season 1 ran for exactly six episodes, a format choice that left viewers wanting more and the story on a cliffhanger. There’s no word yet on whether season 2 will follow the same pattern.

Season 1 length

Six episodes marked Chad Powers’ inaugural run on Hulu. The compact format allowed the show to tell a tight, focused story while establishing the premise: Russ Holiday adopts the persona of “Chad Powers,” a fictional football star whose charm wins over a college program.

Episode 7 status

• Season 1 consists of six episodes (Dailymotion)
• No episode 7 or count details for season 2 released (YouTube)

The compact episode run likely reflects Hulu’s strategy for new comedies: short seasons that generate buzz without overextending budgets, and Chad Powers’ cliffhanger ending suggests the streaming service saw enough audience appetite to warrant a quick renewal.

Chad Powers season 2 cast and trailer?

Glen Powell is locked in as the lead, but details on the broader cast and trailer remain limited. Hulu has released first look photos, but no official trailer as of early 2026.

Returning cast

• Glen Powell returns as the lead (YouTube)
• Perry Mattfeld as Coach Ricky Hudson (Dailymotion)
• Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson (Dailymotion)
• Frankie Rodriguez as Danny Cruz (Dailymotion)
• New guest stars: Colin Woodell, Gillian Jacobs, Carey O’Donnell, Nate Varrone (TV Insider)

Trailer availability

• No official trailer released by Hulu (YouTube)
• Online “trailers” are fan-made or speculative (YouTube)

The absence of a trailer makes sense if Hulu plans a relatively short promotional cycle—production wrapped early enough that a fall premiere could be months away, leaving time for a proper marketing push later.

Chad Powers season 2 episodes and streaming?

Season 1 delivered six episodes, all available exclusively on Hulu. The streaming platform is the sole home for Chad Powers, with season 2 expected to follow the same exclusivity model.

Episode count

• Season 1 had six episodes (Dailymotion)
• Season 2 episode count not announced (YouTube)

Streaming options

• Hulu is the exclusive streaming home (TV Insider)
• Season 1 available to stream on Hulu (TV Insider)

Timeline

Five milestones mark Chad Powers’ journey from debut to season 2.

Confirmed facts and open questions

What people are saying

“I’d like to use this opportunity to remind you to tune into Chad Powers Season 2, coming to Hulu this Fall!”

— Michael Waldron, Showrunner (TV Insider)

“Nobody wants you all to wait too long for Season 2”

— Michael Waldron, Co-creator (Filmaholic YouTube)

Summary

Glen Powell’s Chad Powers made a quick impact on Hulu, earning a season 2 renewal with production already wrapped for a 2026 premiere. Showrunner Michael Waldron has teased a Fall 2026 window, though no exact date has been set. Glen Powell returns as the lead, with core cast members and new guest stars joining the lineup. The streaming platform remains the exclusive home for the comedy, and episode details for season 2 remain under wraps. For fans, the choice is straightforward: subscribe to Hulu, or wait.

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