Chad Powers Season 3: Will Glen Powell's Hulu Football Comedy Return After That Cliffhanger?

Chad Powers Season 3: Everything We Know About Glen Powell's Hulu Hit

Glen Powell disguised as a struggling walk-on quarterback with a terrible wig and prosthetics -- that ridiculous premise turned into one of Hulu's most beloved comedies. After the Chad Powers Season 2 finale ended on a brutal cliffhanger, one question is dominating group chats everywhere: will there be a Chad Powers Season 3? Here is the full breakdown of the renewal status, the cast, and where Russ Holliday's chaotic double life could go next.

Where Things Stand: Renewal Status and That Season 2 Cliffhanger

As of mid-September 2026, Hulu has not yet officially renewed Chad Powers for Season 3, according to reports from Decider -- so there is currently no premiere date on the books. But do not panic. Co-creator Michael Waldron previously told Decider that he and Powell would never want to make fans wait multiple years for another six-episode season, which strongly suggests the team is ready to move fast if Hulu gives the green light.

The demand is clearly there. The show has crossed over from streaming hit to genuine cultural moment: during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast ahead of the Texas vs. Ohio State game this very weekend, a fan held up a sign referencing Powell's Chad Powers character. When your fictional walk-on is getting love on real college football's biggest pregame show, that is the kind of buzz networks pay attention to.

• Created by: Glen Powell and Michael Waldron (originated from Eli Manning's viral ESPN sketch and Omaha Productions)
• Stars: Glen Powell as Russ Holliday / Chad Powers, Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson
• Where to watch: Streaming now on Hulu
• Season 2 reception: Glowing reviews, with ClutchPoints calling it a heart-pounding tight-wire act

Why Season 3 Needs to Happen (and What It Could Explore)

Critics agree the show leveled up in its second season. Powell's performance as the arrogant Russ Holliday slowly evolving underneath the goofy Chad Powers disguise earned serious praise, and his chemistry with co-stars Perry Mattfeld (who plays Ricky) and Steve Zahn gave the comedy real heart. Reviewers singled out Powell's rapport with Frankie A. Rodriguez and his memorable scenes with Mattfeld and Zahn as highlights of the season.

So where could Season 3 go? Without spoiling the finale, the cliffhanger leaves Russ's secret identity teetering on the edge of exposure -- the worst possible time for the truth to come out. A third season could finally force Russ to face the consequences of the lie that started it all, test his relationship with Ricky, and decide whether Chad Powers the folk hero can survive once everyone knows who is really under the wig. Given that Powell built this character from Eli Manning's original sketch into a full-blown leading role, expect the stakes (and the prosthetics) to get even bigger.

The bottom line: no official renewal yet, but the reviews, the fan buzz, and the creators' own comments all point in one direction. If you have not caught up on Seasons 1 and 2 on Hulu yet, now is the perfect time -- because when that Season 3 announcement drops, you will want to be ready. Keep it locked on HitLava for the latest updates.