The Testaments: everything we know about the sequel series to The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu
The dystopian drama will return – with old and new faces – set 15 years after the end of the original series
www.techradar.comHere’s the latest on Hulu’s The Testaments.
- Renewal status: The series has been renewed for a second season, with official confirmation circulating in mid-late May 2026. This follows the season 1 finale and indicates Hulu and Disney+ planning ahead for further installments.[1][3]
- Premiering timeline: As of the latest reports, a concrete release date for season 2 has not been announced, though outlets anticipate a 2027 delivery window or later depending on production schedules.[2][3]
- Season 1 context: The show is positioned as a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, continuing the story about three central figures and set roughly 15 years after the original series’ events, with Bruce Miller returning as showrunner.[4]
- Reception and viewership signals: The Testaments has been described as a strong performer for Hulu/Disney+ with solid critical reception (e.g., high Rotten Tomatoes freshness and robust streaming numbers cited in early reporting) which contributed to the renewal decision.[3]
- International/availability: The show streams on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally, with platform-specific release patterns common for S2 timelines.[3]
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- Renewal and timing context:[1]
- Renewal timing and 2027 expectation:[3]
- Series context and showrunner:[4]
- Streaming availability and performance signals:[3]