Glen Powell’s sports dramedy "Chad Powers," executive produced by NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, is back for its second season on Hulu via Disney+. Inspired by a real prank Eli Manning pulled in 2022, the series follows Powell as Russ Holliday, a former college quarterback masquerading as “Chad Powers” to resurrect his football career with the South Georgia Catfish. Season 2 premieres on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, with all six episodes available to stream simultaneously starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT.

The new season’s plot deepens the tension following the end of Season 1, when assistant coach Ricky Hudson (played by Perry Mattfield) discovered Russ’s secret identity. Season 2 focuses on Ricky’s father, Coach Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn), who grows increasingly wary of Chad, putting the masquerade at risk. Although reluctant, Ricky becomes Chad’s only ally as the clock ticks down on exposing his elaborate deception. Alongside Powell, Mattfield, and Zahn, the season also stars Quentin Plair, Frankie A. Rodriguez, and Wynn Everett.

Critics have responded well to the sophomore effort, with early reviews all marked “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling notable improvement over Season 1’s modest 60% fresh rating. ScreenRant praised the season for blending humor and emotional storytelling effectively, while other reviewers from RogerEbert and Collider highlighted the show’s charm, complicated character development, and gripping suspense in the final episodes. If the positive trend holds as more reviews come in, Season 2 could surpass its already respectable audience approval.

For those interested in watching, "Chad Powers" Season 2 is exclusively available on Hulu through Disney+ bundles, which cost $12.99 per month on the ad-supported tier or $19.99 monthly ad-free. Season 1 remains on the platform, allowing new viewers to catch up before diving into the latest storyline that promises unresolved football drama and fresh stakes in this quirky sports narrative.