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Romy & Michele Sequel Starts Production, Stars Sorvino, Kudrow

6/9/2026

Summary

Romy & Michele Sequel

20th Century Studios has begun production on a Romy and Michele sequel starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow.
Tim Federle directs the sequel.
Robin Schiff writes the script and serves as an executive producer alongside Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow.
Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell reprise their roles.
The film will stream as a Hulu Original in the United States and on Disney+ internationally.

Summary

Disney Streams Sequel

Disney will release the sequel exclusively on Hulu, marking a shift from theatrical to streaming launches.
The 1997 film opened with $2 million against a $20 million budget and grossed $29 million, achieving cult-classic status.
Fan-driven popularity has prompted studios to revive 1990s comedies for streaming platforms.
Recent fan screenings earned five-minute ovations, underscoring the movie’s lasting cultural impact.
The sequel’s crew includes DP Marco Fargnoli, designer Hillary Gurtler and editor Brian Olds.

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Historical Context

When Hulu launched in 2007 as a joint venture of NBCUniversal, News Corp, and Disney, it reshaped film distribution toward streaming. The partners injected roughly $100 million in capital, enabling Hulu to acquire rights to 20th Century Studios catalog and original series. Today Disney’s decision to debut the Romy and Michele sequel on Hulu mirrors that original strategy, shifting a 1997 cult comedy from theaters to digital. This model promises broader audience reach, revives 1990s franchises, and pressures traditional theatrical windows to adapt to streaming economics.

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Romy & Michele Sequel

20th Century Studios has begun production on a Romy and Michele sequel starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow.
Tim Federle directs the sequel.
Robin Schiff writes the script and serves as an executive producer alongside Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow.
Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell reprise their roles.
The film will stream as a Hulu Original in the United States and on Disney+ internationally.

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