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Romy & Michele Sequel Begins Production, Streams Hulu/Disney+

6/10/2026

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Romy & Michele Begin

The Untitled Romy and Michele sequel, starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow, began production.
The film will stream exclusively on Hulu and on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and abroad.
Tim Federle directs and produces the sequel, with Robin Schiff writing.
Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell reprise their characters.
Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton and Nathan Lee Graham join the film.

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Kudrow Announces Sequel

The sequel to the 1997 comedy is scheduled for release in 2027.
Lisa Kudrow described the new script as “really funny” on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.”
Mira Sorvino announced her involvement on Instagram, saying she was “bursting with joy to be reunited.”
The original film opened on April 25, 1997, earned $29 million against a $20 million budget, and later became a cult-classic embraced for its off-beat humor.

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Kudrow Confirms Sequel

The sequel received its first visual confirmation on June 9, 2026 when 20th Century Studios posted an Instagram photo of Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino seated in directors’ chairs.
Mona May, the costume designer of the original film, returns to create the sequel’s wardrobe, saying she wants the looks to stay “fun and fabulous.”
Producers Laurence Mark and Barry Kemp return for the sequel, while Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow and writer Robin Schiff join them as executive producers.

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Romy & Michele Begin

The Untitled Romy and Michele sequel, starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow, began production.
The film will stream exclusively on Hulu and on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and abroad.
Tim Federle directs and produces the sequel, with Robin Schiff writing.
Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell reprise their characters.
Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton and Nathan Lee Graham join the film.

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