Netflix Sets Fall 2026 Debut for ‘A Different World’ Sequel

The 10-episode revival pairs returning stars with a new class at Hillman.

Overview

Netflix set a Fall 2026 premiere window during its Wednesday Upfronts presentation.
The sequel follows Deborah Wayne, played by Maleah Joi Moon, as she begins her freshman year at Hillman College.
The season runs 10 single-camera episodes and finished filming in April.
Original cast members return, including Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Charnele Brown, Jenifer Lewis, Karen Malina White, and Ajai Sanders.
Felicia Pride serves as showrunner, with Debbie Allen directing three episodes and original alumni Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tom Werner, and Mandy Summers as executive producers.