Overview
- 20th Century Studios confirmed production began in June 2026 and filming is underway in Los Angeles with Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino back as Michele and Romy.
- The project was promoted at Disney’s D23 event on Friday, where the duo appeared in character, a new pink-themed logo was shown, and they said the characters still run a Beverly Hills boutique and may pursue love.
- Tim Federle is directing from a script by original writer Robin Schiff, and several original cast members including Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell are returning.
- New cast additions announced include Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton, Anna Baryshnikov, Sofia Wylie and Wendi McLendon-Covey, and reports say costume designer Mona May is returning.
- The sequel will stream as a Hulu Original on Hulu and Disney+ with publishers reporting a 2027 release window, reflecting a shift from the original’s 1997 theatrical run to a streaming-first strategy.