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King of the Hill Revival Returns with Season 15 on Hulu, July 20
5/6/2026, 12:37:44 PM
Season 15 Premiere Announcement
Hulu will release all ten episodes of *King of the Hill* Season 15 on Monday, July 20, 2026. The season continues the revival’s storyline, focusing on Hank and Peggy Hill’s retirement on Rainey Street and Bobby Hill’s challenges as a young entrepreneur.
Revival Background & Recent Success
The series was revived in 2025 after a 15-year hiatus, debuting with Season 14 in August 2025. That season logged 1.21 billion minutes of viewing in its first week and achieved the strongest adult-animation premiere on Disney+ and Hulu in five years, drawing 4.4 million global views within seven days. Critical reception was strong, with a 98 % Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Creative Team and Cast Updates
Co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels return as executive producers through Bandera Entertainment. Showrunner Saladin Patterson leads the production alongside Michael Rotenberg and Howard Klein (3 Arts Entertainment), Dustin Davis (Bandera), and Norm Hiscock. Voice talent includes Judge (Hank Hill, Boomhauer), Kathy Najimy (Peggy Hill), Pamela Adlon (Bobby Hill), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive), Lauren Tom (Connie), and Toby Huss, who now voices Dale Gribble after Johnny Hardwick’s death. Ronny Chieng replaces the late actor for Kahn Souphanousinphone.
Viewership Data & Renewal Status
Season 14’s 4.4 million-viewer debut and 1.21 billion-minute total prompted Hulu to order two additional seasons in October 2025, extending the revival through Season 17. The network confirmed that Seasons 16 and 17 are already in production, securing the series’ future beyond the upcoming season.
Official Statements from Hulu and Disney
Hulu’s press release highlighted the July 20 launch as a “packed with hints and clues” moment for fans, emphasizing the series’ continued relevance. Disney+ confirmed the simultaneous availability for bundle subscribers and reiterated the show’s role in strengthening Hulu’s adult-animation portfolio.
Significance for Adult Animation
The revival demonstrates that legacy animated properties can attract new audiences while retaining original fans. Its strong streaming metrics reinforce Hulu’s strategy to invest in high-quality, nostalgia-driven content, and the series’ renewal signals confidence in its long-term commercial viability.
Upcoming Preview at Annecy Festival
In June, the creative team will present a pre-release preview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Mike Judge will receive the Honorary Cristal and deliver a masterclass, providing an early look at Season 15’s narrative direction.
Verbatim Quotes
- “King of the Hill Season 15 will premiere on Monday, July 20, Hulu has announced.” — Hulu press release
- “packed with hints and clues about what’s to come.” — Hulu marketing statement
- “21 billion minutes of viewing time in its premiere week, according to Nielsen.” — Nielsen report