Glen Powell’s Chad Powers lands Season 2 renewal at Hulu, but one detail will shock longtime fans

Glen Powell‘s charming football comedy Chad Powers is heading back for Season 2 at Hulu. The streaming giant announced the renewal on December 3, 2025, just over 2 months after the series debuted. Powell stars as Russ Holliday, a disgraced quarterback attempting to resurrect his football dreams through a hilarious disguise.

The Season 1 Premise That Audiences Embraced

Chad Powers follows Russ Holliday, a hotshot quarterback whose promising college football career implodes when he makes a crucial mistake in the national championship game. Eight years later, desperately wanting a second chance, Russ hatches an audacious plan to walk on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish football team under the assumed identity of Chad Powers.

The premise is rooted in real-world inspiration. Eli Manning, the former NFL star and Super Bowl MVP, originally performed the concept as a viral ESPN sketch. In that skit, Manning wore a prosthetic mask, mustache, and wig to test himself against Penn State football tryouts under the Chad Powers alias.

Critical Reception and Audience Response

Metric	Details
Rotten Tomatoes Score	57% Critics (Mixed reviews)
Episode Count (Season 1)	6 episodes, approximately 30 minutes each
Premiere Date	September 30, 2025
Cast Ensemble	Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Steve Zahn, Frankie A. Rodriguez

The series earned mixed critical reviews but found enough audience appeal to secure its renewal. Critics praised the chemistry and performances, particularly Powell‘s comedic timing, though some felt the storytelling could have been stronger.

Behind-the-Scenes Talent and Production Team

Glen Powell and Michael Waldron created the series together, with Waldron bringing experience from his work on Loki, Heels, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Powell also serves as executive producer through his Barnstorm Productions. The show is produced by 20th Television.

Tony Yacenda directs and executive produces the series. The production team also includes Omaha Productions (owned by Peyton Manning), ESPN’s creative team, and multiple industry veterans. Powell has indicated strong creative input on the show’s direction for Season 2, including storyline preferences.

What’s Next for Powell and Season 2 Plans

“It’s a make-or-break thing for me that the University of Texas be included. I told Waldron, ‘If I have to support the UGA football program and not the University of Texas one more time, I’m gonna break.'”

— Glen Powell, Actor and Co-creator

During the Season 1 finale interviews with Variety, Powell revealed personal investment in the show’s storylines. His comments suggest Season 2 may shift some of the action closer to his home state of Texas, specifically toward University of Texas football. Production is expected to begin in January 2026, with filming taking place in Atlanta.

Why the Swift Renewal Signals Hulu’s Confidence in the Franchise

The quick renewal announcement represents Hulu‘s confidence in the show despite mixed critical response. Streaming renewal decisions increasingly rely on viewership metrics that studios don’t always publicize. The fact that Chad Powers earned a Season 2 order just 2 months after its September debut suggests the show resonated with audiences on the platform.

Powell has become a major streaming draw following his film success. His involvement in creating the show, combined with the novelty of featuring Eli Manning and Peyton Manning as executive producers, adds authentic sports credibility to the comedy. Hulu appears willing to invest in a sophomore season to build on that momentum and expand the franchise further.</n

Sources

• Variety – Exclusive details on renewal announcement and production plans
• Deadline – Season 2 confirmation and cast information
• Screen Rant – Critical reception and Rotten Tomatoes scores