The 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion' Sequel Is Finally Happening - and It's Coming to Hulu
A ‘90s cult classic movie is making a comeback! 20th Century Studios just revealed that a sequel to Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is officially in production. And while there's no release date as of now, here's what we do know.
The 1997 film's dynamic duo, Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow, are reprising their iconic roles in the sequel. News of the next chapter for the quirky, fun-loving BFFs broke last year, with industry insiders announcing that a deal was in the works. And then… silence. That is, until now.
On Monday, 20th Century Studios posted a pic of two blondes holding hands (on Instagram) while sitting in ‘Romy and Michele 2' director's chairs. Presumably, we're looking at Sorvino and Kudrow on set. The production company also tagged both actresses, Disney+, and Hulu.
Unlike the original, the sequel won't get a theatrical release. Instead, as the Instagram post implies, fans can catch the film's follow-up on the small screen. Viewers can watch Romy and Michele 2 exclusively on Hulu. Bundle subscribers can also watch the made- for-Hulu original on Disney+.
Reportedly, actors Allan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, and Julia Campbell will also return, along with newcomers to the film franchise (not to Hollywood) Keegan-Michael Key, Nathan Lee Graham, Patrick Warburton, and Breckin Meyer.
Sorvino gushed on Instagram, "It's finally happening. Bursting with joy to be ‘reunited!'." Fans, friends, and a few famous faces also took to social media to applaud the sequel. Actress Olivia Munn wrote, "Be still my heart," and one commenter joked, "Folding scarves til release day."
Sorvino teased the upcoming film last October, saying in an interview, "We had so much fun. I love Lisa. We're dear friends to this day. We're very much looking forward to doing the sequel."
As it turns out, the initial success of the 1997 hit was somewhat of a surprise to Romy and Michele's writer and co-executive producer, Robin Schiff. Schiff opened up to Vanity Fairin 2017 about the amazing reception Romy and Michele got when they made their first onscreen appearance: "I'm standing in the theater going, why? I'm still fascinated what made them applaud just by seeing them."
Get ready for just as many laughs from the sequel. Schiff returns as the writer. While David Mirkin directed the original, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'Tim Federle will helm the sequel.
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM.