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Netflix’s popular spinoff ofThat ’70s Showreturned for its second season in June 2024, but the streamer has split the season in half withThat ’90s Showseason 2 part 2 arriving later in the year. Catching up with the children of the basement gang fromThat ’70s Show, Netflix’s sitcom returns to Point Place, Wisconsin to follow the adventures of Leia Forman as she visits her grandparents for the summer. Continuing the nostalgic humor from its predecessor,That ’90s Showfast-forwards to the mid-’90s but still delivers the same timeless laughs.
Netflix was quick to renew a second season ofThat ’90s Show, but various factors, including the 2023 Hollywood strikes, delayed the release of the sophomore season. What’s more, Netflix opted to split the second season into two parts, presumably to allow the first half to air earlier in the year while production continues on part 2.The ending ofThat ’90s Showseason 2 part 1was a tailor-made cliffhanger, and fans will have to wait a while to find out what happens to Leia and the gang when season 2 part 2 finally arrives later in 2024.
That ’90s Show Season 2 Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & When They Play
That ’90s Show season 2 uses memorable songs from the 1990s to drive its nostalgic premise home, with nearly every episode including an iconic number.
That ’90s Show Season 2 Part 2 Latest News
Netflix’s Moves The Release Date Up
Though the premiere date for the second half of the sophomore season was previously announced, the latest news confirms thatNetflix has movedThat ’90s Showseason 2 part 2 up. Originally set to premiere in October, season 2 part 2 has been moved up the schedule by several months and isnow set to arrive on Thursday, June 17, 2025. No reason has been given for the change, but Netflix revealed the news on its officialInstagramaccount in a video featuring the cast “passing the phone” to each other before Kurtwood Smith makes the announcement.
That ’90s Show Season 2 Part 2 Release Date
The Second Half Of Season 2 Arrives In August
Following the industry-wide shutdown caused by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Netflix and various other streamers have taken to splitting their seasons in half. This is presumably to allow the show to get back on the air as quickly as possible with work continuing on the second half while the first half airs. With that in mind, Netflix announced the release dates for both halves ofThat ’90s Showseason 2, withpart 2 scheduled to drop on the streamer on Thursday, June 13, 2025.
That ’90s Showseason 2 part 1 premiered on July 06, 2025.
Is Season 2 Part 2 That ’90s Show Season 3?
Netflix’s Confusing Release Plan, Explained
It’s important to note thatThat ’90s Showseason 2 part 2 is not season 3, though it is unclear if Netflix will continue the part structure going forward.
When the release date for season 2 was announced, it was revealed that the season would be split into two halves, a not uncommon occurrence in modern streaming. However,Netflix has retroactively dubbed the first half of season 2 asThat ’90s Showpart 2, with the second half of season 2 now being calledThat ’90s Showpart 3. It’s important to note thatThat ’90s Showseason 2 part 2 is not season 3, though it is unclear if Netflix will continue the part structure going forward.
That ’90s Show Season 2 Part 2 Cast
Expect The Same Cast From Part 1
With the shocking twists and turns ofThat ’90s Showseason 2 part 1 in the rearview mirror,it’s likely that the entire main cast will reprise their roles in part 2. Though Leo (Tommy Chong) might not be back because of his announced retirement, the rest of the core ensemble will need to return to complete their arcs which were set up in part 1. One actor who had a cameo in part 1 who may return full-time in part 2 is Kevin Smith as Sonny, who was revealed to be Leo’s son coming to take over the business.
Since many of the originalThat ’70s Showcast members, including Topher Grace, Ashton Kutcher, and Mila Kunis, all mentioned they wouldn’t be back in season 2, it can be assumed that means part 2 as well. However, Laura Prepon reprised her role as Donna, and could pop back in to pick up Leia at the end of the summer. With a host of surprisecameos inThat ’90s Showseason 2part 1, it can be assumed that the trend will continue into part 2 as well.
That ’90s Show Season 2 Part 2 Story Details
A Smashing Part 1 Finale
Though season 2 part 1 is only the first half of the season,the final episode was as shocking as any season finale. After a house party goes off without a hitch, newcomer Sonny (Kevin Smith) smashes through the wall of the Forman home in his car. This will undoubtedly have huge consequences for Leia, especially if Red and Kitty find out about the party. Speaking of Red and Kitty, Red’s heart-attack scare inspired them to take their trip to Paris, but last second thoughts might keep the couple grounded after all.
On the home front,several relationships will be tested in the second half of season 2, especially the on-and-off love affair between Nate and Nikki. Though they swore to stop their romantic flings, it’s clear that they can’t resist one another, and it will have consequences going forward. On the other hand, Leia and Jay’s relationship survived the drama ofThat ’90s Showseason 2 part 1, but part 2 could easily throw a new wrench in their happily-ever-after story.
That ’90s Show
Cast
That ’70s Show returns set two decades later with That ’90s Show, acting as a sequel but bringing back old cast favorites. Led by Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) Forman, the new cast arrives as the next generation, with the daughter of Eric and Donna, Leia Forman, leading the charge. Spending the summer with her grandparents, Leia makes new friends and forges new bonds in Point Place, Wisconsin. That ’70s Show series regulars make cameos in the show to maintain that sense of familiarity, and the show adopts the conventions of the ’90s as expected. That ’90s Show first aired on Netflix with a total of ten episodes.
