'That '90s Show' S2 two-part premiere dates announced with trailer
What's the story
Netflix has finally released the first trailer-teaser for the much-anticipated second season of That '90s Show.
The new season will be divided into two parts, with the first eight episodes premiering on June 27. The remaining eight episodes are slated to be released on October 24.
This sequel to That '70s Show continues to follow Eric and Donna's daughter's summer adventures in Point Place.
Context
Why does this story matter?
That '90s Show is an American teen sitcom set during the summer of 1995.
Premiering on Netflix on January 19, 2023, it introduced familiar characters and locales from its predecessor, That '70s Show.
To note, the original series aired for eight seasons, totaling 200 episodes.
The show's popularity extended beyond borders, inspiring a remake for the ITV network in the UK in 1999, titled Days Like These, which closely mirrored the original with minor adjustments to cultural references.
Trailer
'Hello old friends, hello new friends, hello Wisconsin...'
Netflix greenlit That '90s Show for a second season, expanding the episode count to 16 from the initial 10 in Season 1, underscoring the streaming platform's confidence in the show's popularity.
Unveiling the trailer on its official YouTube and social media channels on Sunday, the caption read: "Hello old friends, hello new friends, hello Wisconsin—1995 was only the beginning."
"That '90s Show Part 2 premieres June 27 and Part 3 premieres on October 24."
Twitter Post
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Hello old friends, hello new friends, hello Wisconsin — 1995 was only the beginning.
— Netflix (@netflix) May 12, 2024
That '90s Show Part 2 premieres June 27 and Part 3 premieres on October 24. pic.twitter.com/AqMhVpUkXB
Cast lineup
'That '90s Show' S2: Cast details and guest appearances
Season 2 features Callie Haverda as the lead, portraying Eric and Donna's daughter.
The ensemble cast includes Ashley Aufderheide as Gwen, Mace Coronel as Jay, Maxwell Acee Donovan as Nate, Reyn Doi as Ozzie, and Sam Morelos as Nikki.
Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith reprise their roles from the original series.
Season 1 also saw guest appearances from original series stars such as Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Don Stark, and Tommy Chong.
Departures
Kutcher and Kunis not returning for S2
In a recent interview with ET, Kunis confirmed that she and Kutcher will not be returning for the second season of That '90s Show.
Kunis stated, "We did our thing, and they introduced our son in the show."
The couple had guest-starred in the first season as the parents of Jay Kelso, played by Mace Coronel.
Their departure marks a significant change in the upcoming season's cast lineup.