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King of the Hill revival premieres, renewed through 2028

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The revival premiered its 15th season on Hulu and Disney+ on July 20.
Hulu renewed the series for Seasons 16 and 17, extending it through 2028.
Co-creator Mike Judge returned to voice Hank Hill and Boomhauer.
Kathy Najimy returned as Peggy Hill and called the revival a miracle and her best job.
Pamela Adlon, Stephen Root, and Lauren Tom said their characters stayed true while adding nuance.

History

Historical Context

When Fox debuted The Simpsons in December 1989, it proved prime-time animation could draw massive audiences and sparked a 1990s boom of adult cartoons such as Mike Judge’s King of the Hill. Hulu’s revival of the show now faces a 2028 renewal, echoing the earlier shift that has generated over 1 billion streaming hours in 2025.

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Story summary

The revival premiered its 15th season on Hulu and Disney+ on July 20.
Hulu renewed the series for Seasons 16 and 17, extending it through 2028.
Co-creator Mike Judge returned to voice Hank Hill and Boomhauer.
Kathy Najimy returned as Peggy Hill and called the revival a miracle and her best job.
Pamela Adlon, Stephen Root, and Lauren Tom said their characters stayed true while adding nuance.

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