Hulu has ordered seasons 16 and 17 of the King of the Hill revival, ensuring the animated series continues for at least two more years. The renewal comes after the strong performance of season 14, which debuted at No. 2 on Nielsen's streaming chart and earned high critical acclaim. Season 15 is slated to premiere in 2026.
Renewal Announcement
Hulu announced on October 31, 2025, that it has renewed the adult animated series King of the Hill for seasons 16 and 17, with a total of 20 new episodes. The revival, which follows the now-retired Hank Hill and his family in Arlen, Texas, was initially greenlit in January 2023 for a 20-episode order. This extension builds on the show's enduring popularity, originally airing from 1997 to 2010 across 13 seasons.
Season 14 Performance
The revival's season 14 premiered at San Diego Comic-Con with an activation recreating the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, before streaming on Hulu starting August 4, 2025. It quickly rose to No. 2 on Nielsen’s Overall Top 10 Streaming Chart and received a 98% Tomatometer score and 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as Certified Fresh.
Cast and Future Seasons
Returning voice cast includes Mike Judge as Hank Hill, Kathy Najimy as Peggy, Pamela Adlon as Bobby, the late Johnny Hardwick, Stephen Root as Bill and Buck Strickland, Lauren Tom as Minh and Connie Souphanousinphone, Toby Huss as Kahn and Cotton, and Ronny Chieng in a new role. Hulu stated: “Hulu has renewed the adult animated series ‘King of the Hill’ for seasons 16 and 17 with a 20-episode order.” Season 15 will launch in 2026 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US, and on Disney+ internationally, with the exact premiere date to be revealed later.
Context and Impact
The renewal underscores the series' ability to blend humor with social commentary, as seen in its original run and recent episodes tackling modern issues like toxic masculinity. Fans have praised the revival for recapturing the original's warm, down-home appeal, ensuring more stories from the Hill family and their neighbors.