King of the Hill Gets Promising Update for the Revival’s Future

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A multi-season revival of King of the Hill is happening on Hulu, and fans have received exciting news about its future. The show returned to television this summer after a 15-year hiatus, and the new season has been a hit with both viewers and critics. Many have praised it for successfully capturing the spirit of the original series.

Fans are hopeful that the upcoming seasons of King of the Hill will be a hit, and that looks promising now that Saladin K. Patterson has extended his contract with 20th Television and 20th Television Animation. Patterson will continue to lead the King of the Hill revival as executive producer and showrunner, and he’s also developing new live-action and animated projects for Disney Television—some of which are already underway.

What’s Next for King of the Hill?

The revival of King of the Hill has been very successful, leading to a renewal for three more seasons! Season 15 is expected to premiere on Hulu in 2026, though a specific date hasn’t been announced yet. Based on the strong start of the revival, the new season is likely to debut in Summer 2026, thanks to smart decisions made during production.

The revival of King of the Hill differs from many other reboots by successfully attracting a new audience while still appealing to longtime fans. Beyond updates like a modern animation style and shorter seasons, the show smartly aged up the characters by almost ten years. This approach essentially turned the revival into a sequel, allowing new viewers to jump in while continuing the established stories and character development that made the original series so beloved.

What Does King of the Hill’s Revival Still Need to Do?

The recent return of King of the Hill excited fans, but the show has some important goals for future seasons. One is to provide closure for characters like Luanne, about whom the showrunner, Patternson, has hinted at updates as the character is written off. Patternson compared it to a sports tradition, saying, “Sometimes the best way to honor someone’s contribution is to retire their jersey – it shows respect for what they brought to the team.”

Patternson explained they decided against recasting some characters. Without giving away any spoilers, the team found other ways to pay tribute to them through the story. Luanne’s return isn’t the only question mark – fans are eager to see many familiar faces. With this showrunner staying on board, the revival is in good shape.

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2025-12-14 00:10