The Handmaid’s Tale may have ended, but the story of Gilead is far from over. Hulu’s sequel series The Testaments continues the dystopian world first created by Margaret Atwood, following a new generation of characters while bringing back familiar faces from the original series. After a dramatic first season, fans are already looking ahead to what’s next for the hit spinoff.
The series was officially renewed for season 2 in May 2026 ahead of its finale, with executive producer and star Elisabeth Moss teasing that there is still much more story left to tell. From the cast and episode count to release date updates and returning characters, here’s everything to know about The Testaments season 2.
What Is ‘The Testaments’ About?
The Testaments is a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale based on Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name. The series follows Agnes and Daisy, two young women growing up in and around Gilead, as they navigate the oppressive regime years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale.
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Who Is in the Cast of ‘The Testaments’?
The cast includes Chase Infiniti as Agnes, Lucy Halliday as Daisy, Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite and Ann Dowd reprising her role as Aunt Lydia. Other cast members include Mattea Conforti, Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz and Brad Alexander.
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Is Elisabeth Moss in ‘The Testaments’?
Yes. Elisabeth Moss reprises her role as June Osborne in the sequel series after leading The Handmaid’s Tale for six seasons. Moss also serves as an executive producer on the show.
When Does ‘The Testaments’ Season 2 Come Out?
Hulu has not announced an official release date for season 2 yet. However, the series was renewed in May 2026 ahead of the season 1 finale, and reports suggest the next season could arrive sometime in 2027.
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Where Can You Watch ‘The Testaments’?
The Testaments is streaming on Hulu in the United States. International viewers can watch the series on Disney+ in select regions.
Season 1 consists of 10 episodes. The series premiered with its first three episodes on Hulu in April 2026 before releasing new episodes weekly through the season finale in May 2026. Reports indicate season 2 is also expected to follow a similar episode count.