Chad Powers Season 2 Release Window Locked In — Series Season Count Confirmed
Season 1 is in the books, and fans of Glen Powell’s gridiron alter ego want the next snap: when does Chad Powers Season 2 kick off? The showrunner has shared a fresh update, hinting at a likely release window and how big the next run could be—if the series gets the green light.
Chad Powers Season 1 is in the books — six episodes of Glen Powell running a double life on the field — and now everyone wants to know if we are actually getting more. The short answer: maybe. The longer answer: the showrunner just gave a pretty specific update, if Hulu pulls the trigger.
So, when would Season 2 come out?
Showrunner Michael Waldron hopped into r/movies and answered the release question directly:
"If we make season 2 it will come out at roughly the same time next year that this season did, nobody wants y'all to have to wait years for this s--."
Translated: if Hulu renews it, expect Season 2 around October 2026. That lines up with when Season 1 rolled out.
How many seasons is the plan?
Waldron says the ideal run is three seasons. His goal is to track the fallout of Russ Holliday's lie — the whole Chad Powers identity — across an entire college football season. He even name-checked Breaking Bad as a structural inspiration, meaning the show is designed to follow consequences in real time. Or as he put it elsewhere, the mission is literally to see this guy through a college football season. The 'Catfish' line you may have heard him use refers to taking this team through that full arc.
What they are already cooking for Season 2 (if it happens)
- The writers want to weave in real college programs, with potential on-screen bits involving SEC coaches like Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin.
- NFL quarterback Jameis Winston is also on the list of possible appearances.
- Florida is a prime target location — Waldron likes the look and energy for where the story goes next.
Where things stand
Hulu has not officially renewed Chad Powers yet. But if it does get the green light, the team is clearly aiming for an October 2026 return, with a three-season blueprint that leans hard into the fallout of keeping a secret identity intact under the brightest lights. Honestly, that feels like the right scope for this premise — big swings, real consequences, and just enough time to let the lie explode properly.