I tell you what, fans of the animated hit series, King of the Hill, have been waiting for a revival of the comedy since news came in August 2017 that Fox was actually considering bringing the beloved show back. Now, after years of wondering what an update would look like, we actually have lots of solid info on the 2025 TV schedule entry, and the details have fans all over so danged excited!
The King of the Hill revival is set to stream for those with a Hulu subscription before summer ends, so let’s take a look at what audiences can expect!
What Is The King Of The Hill Revival Premiere Date?
Luckily, King of the Hill will hit Hulu on August 4, meaning that, as of this writing, there’s less than a month left to wait before catching up with the Hills and their assorted friends and family members. The dual WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes shut down work for several months in 2023, but, as original series co-creator Greg Daniels told TVLine that November, once they
got back to work, his prediction of the show premiering in “the beginning of 2025” was pretty close to being accurate.
What We’ve Seen From The King Of The Hill Revival
While we haven’t been given an official trailer, a few quick clips of what’s being called Season 14 have been released, with the most telling of them being the new opening sequence, which you can watch, below:
As promised, things have certainly changed in Arlen!
What The King Of The Hill Revival Is About
Never in all my born days did I expect an animated show to actually age its characters this much, but a 15 year time jump was hinted at way back in 2021, when original show writer Brent Forrester revealed that tidbit during a reddit AMA. Those behind the King of the Hill revival are sticking with that plan, as Greg Daniels confirmed to Collider in early 2022 that “the characters are a bit older.”
Even better, Hulu has now given us an official synopsis:
After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas, to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.
Boy, howdy… I can’t wait to see a grown Bobby and older versions of Hank, Peggy and everyone else as they handle everyday life now!
Most Of The King Of The Hill Cast Returned For The Revival
Animated fare needs a strong cast of actors to really help immerse the audience in the world created on a show like King of the Hill. And, lucky for us, most of the original voice cast was already set to return to their roles when it was announced in early 2023. Let’s take a look at who we know for sure will return:
- Mike Judge as Hank Hill and Boomhauer
- Kathy Najimy as Peggy Hill
- Pamela Adlon as Bobby Hill
- Stephen Root as Bill Dauterive
- Ashley Gardner as Nancy Gribble
- Lauren Tom as Connie and Minh Souphanousinphone
As for Minh’s husband/Connie’s dad, Khan, actor Toby Huss will not be reviving the role, as the show has probably (and rightfully) decided that a voice performer who can more accurately portray the character’s Laotian culture would be best. However, it hasn’t been confirmed whether or not the character will be recast, written out, or if we just won’t see Kahn.
Another important character, Peggy’s niece Luanne Platter, had been portrayed by Brittany Murphy throughout the original show’s run, but, sadly, the actress died at the age of 32 in December 2009. Those behind the comedy have yet to reveal whether or not Luanne will be a part of the revival.
We Know What Will Be Done With Late Actor Johnny Hardwick’s Character
The casting news was met with an untimely tragedy in August 2023, when the actor who brought the always hilarious and incredibly unaware conspiracy theorist Dale Gribble to life, Johnny Hardwick, died suddenly at the age of 64. A few days later, TVLine confirmed that Hardwick had been able to complete recording for “a couple” of episodes of the revival. In early June 2025, Mike Judge provided an update and noted that Hardwick will actually be heard in six of the season’s 10 episodes, with the aforementioned Toby Huss taking over as Dale for the remainder of the season.
Clearing Up Confusion Over The King Of The Hill Finale
The first thing fans should know about the comedy is that you shouldn’t believe your eyes when you’re rewatching the series on Hulu, get to Season 13, and see that Episode 24, “Just Another Manic Kahn-Day,” is the series finale. Oh, no. As viewers who watched the hit the first time around will likely remember, King of the Hill aired on Fox after Sunday’s NFL games, and was frequently delayed or completely preempted if football ran long.
According to Comic Book Resources, Season 13 saw changes in the production order that led to four episodes not debuting on Fox, but several months later (in May 2010) once the season was on Adult Swim. This means that the original and planned finale for the series is actually Episode 20, “To Sirloin with Love,” which ended the show in September 2009 and left all of the King of the Hill characters in a decent place.
Mike Judge And Greg Daniels Executive Produced The Revival
Another important bit of info we have is that original series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels have returned to executive produce the revival. Aside from KOTH, Judge has a number of great movies and TV shows under his belt, as does Dainels, who’s responsible for shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation and other great comedies.
It Sounds Like A Second Season Is Already Underway
When Pamela Adlon (the voice of Bobby Hill) talked with MovieWeb in May 2024, she also revealed that they were “in the second season [creating] the reboot.” There haven’t been any other reports of the revival having more than one season at this point, but with the amount of lead time needed to complete an animated show and get it ready for broadcast, plus the popularity of the original show, it does make sense that Hulu would have come out of the gate with at least a two-season commitment. But, we’ll have to wait for official word to come out on this to know for sure.
It’s pretty clear that the plans for the King of the Hill revival were solid, and now we’re this close to getting a look at the new adventures of everyone’s favorite Arlenians.
