Chad Powers Season 2: Release Date, Where To Watch & More

Chad Powers Season 2 Takes The Field September 3, 2026

Glen Powell is back in disguise for a new season ofChad Powers. Here’s everything you need to know before it premieres

Russ Holliday’s unlikely comeback continues, as long as he can keep his story straight and his Chad prosthetics in place. As Chad attracts more attention, it becomes increasingly difficult for Russ to keep his cover intact, and the line between his identities begins to blur. With the sports comedy about to return for its second season, watch the trailer, catch up with a quick Season 1 recap, and find out what’s next for the South Georgia Catfish.

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When doesChad PowersSeason 2 come out?

The new season premieres on September 3, 2026, with all episodes dropping at once.

How many episodes are inChad PowersSeason 2?

Like the first season, Season 2 has six episodes.

Where can I watchChad PowersSeason 2?

Season 2 will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.* The complete first season is available to stream now, so you can catch up before the premiere.

What isChad PowersSeason 2 about?

Season 2 raises the stakes, as Russ must maintain his alter ego while confronting the consequences of his deception. Chad’s relationships with his coaches and teammates grow stronger, but how long can he hide who he really is?

What happened inChad PowersSeason 1?

Warning: Spoilers about Season 1 ahead as we recap and prepare you for Season 2. For a spoiler-free intro to the show, get the Season 1 ofChad Powersprimer.

After Russ earns a spot on the South Georgia Catfish roster as Chad Powers, the real challenge begins. Ricky finds out the truth about Chad’s identity, and Russ decides to abandon his team and leave town as the season winds down.

After a heart-to-heart with his father, Russ decides to return for the big game against the Georgia Bulldogs and convinces Ricky to keep his secret. Although she doesn’t forgive Russ, she agrees not to expose him in order to protect her father and Catfish head coach, Jake Hudson.

IsChad Powersbased on a true story?

No. The show is based on a segment from Eli Manning’s ESPN+ show, Eli’s Places. In the sketch, Manning went undercover at Penn State’s walk-on tryouts using the enigmatic Chad Powers persona and coined Chad’s mantra “Think fast, run fast.”

What can you expect fromChad PowersSeason 2?

Chad’s future as a superstar quarterback hangs in the balance, and it becomes harder for Russ and Danny to keep his real identity under wraps.

Chad’s Secret Identity Becomes Harder To Hide

With more attention comes more scrutiny, and Russ finds it increasingly difficult to keep up the Chad persona, both in public and with the people closest to him. Now that Ricky knows the truth, Chad’s fate is in her hands.

A Rivalry Puts Chad Under Pressure

Tensions mount between Chad and fellow quarterback Gerry as competition and jealousy fuel suspicion.

More Football Comedy With A Deep Emotional Core

New secret-identity challenges mean more hilarious escapades, while Chad’s deepening relationships give Russ more to lose. In seeking redemption, is Russ’s disguise having an impact that’s more than skin-deep?

Who’s behindChad PowersSeason 2?

Glen Powell stars in and executive produces the show, which he co-created with Michael Waldron, who also serves as the co-showrunner alongside New Girl (Hulu) producer and writer Luvh Rakhe. Waldron also created and wrote for Marvel Studios’Loki and wrote Marvel Studios’Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Are Eli and Peyton Manning involved?

Yes, both Eli and Peyton Manning are executive producers. Other executive producers include Powell, Waldron, and Rakhe, as well as Adam Fasullo, Ben Brown, Jamie Horowitz, and Dan Cohen.

Who are the cast and characters ofChad PowersSeason 2?

Glen Powell leads the cast as Russ Holliday and his alter ego, Chad Powers. He’s joined by an ensemble of veteran actors and rising talent.

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