**Netflix officially announced the premiere date for *XO Kitty Season 3* on February 11, 2026, confirming the romantic comedy series will return on April 2, 2026. The eight-episode season follows Kitty Song Covey through her senior year at the Korean Independent School of Seoul, with the streamer releasing first-look photos showing Kitty and Min Ho together under cherry blossoms .**
After a year-long wait following the January 2025 sophomore season cliffhanger, fans finally have concrete answers about the show’s next chapter. The upcoming installment marks a pivotal moment for the To All the Boys spinoff series, as creator Jenny Han and new showrunner Valentina Garza prepare to resolve the simmering romantic tension between Kitty and her wealthy, initially arrogant classmate turned love interest.
The announcement arrived with Netflix’s signature playful tone. The streaming service posted on X alongside promotional images with a message that read, “Don’t freak out, but…XO, KITTY RETURNS APRIL 2” . Production on the new season wrapped in July 2025, giving the post-production team approximately eight months to complete the episodes .
Official Synopsis: Kitty Faces Senior Year and Serious Decisions
The official logline for XO Kitty Season 3 centers on closure and clarity. According to Netflix’s press materials, Kitty returns to KISS with her senior year carefully planned out. The synopsis states that she intends to build meaningful memories with friends, strengthen bonds with her relatives in Korea, and determine her path after graduation .
However, the summary makes one storyline explicitly clear. “And she’s going to define her relationship with Min Ho. For real this time,” the official description reads .
The wording confirms that season three will not drag out the will-they-won’t-they dynamic that defined season two. But the path forward is not simple. The synopsis warns that “surprise revelations” will disrupt Kitty’s carefully mapped plans and her relationships. This forces the teenage matchmaker to do something she rarely does: embrace the unexpected instead of trying to control everyone else’s love life .
Season two concluded with Kitty sprinting after Min Ho as he prepared to leave for summer tour with his pop star brother. Her question—whether she could join him—was met with his silent, smiling nod. The new season will pick up after that moment, incorporating what showrunner Jessica O’Toole previously described as the series’ “first summer episode” .
Full Cast List: Returning Favorites and Three New Faces
Anna Cathcart leads the ensemble as Kitty Song Covey, returning for what is presumed to be her final season as a KISS student. The majority of the core cast is returning.
Sang Heon Lee is back as Min Ho, the character whose dynamic with Kitty became the emotional center of season two. Minyeong Choi returns as Dae, Kitty’s initial reason for moving to Seoul. Gia Kim reprises her role as Yuri, and Anthony Keyvan returns as Q .
The complete returning cast list includes:
- Regan Aliyah as Juliana
- Hojo Shin as Jiwon (upgraded to series regular for season three)
- Peter Thurnwald as Alex
- Joshua Lee as Jin
- Sasha Bhasin as Praveena
- Michael K. Lee as Professor Lee
- Philippe Lee as Mr. Moon
- Jocelyn Shelfo as Madison
- Han Bi Ryu as Eunice
- Sunny Oh as Mihee
Three new actors join the ensemble for season three. Sule Thelwell will play Marius, Soy Kim portrays Yisoo, and Christine Hwang appears as Gigi . Character details remain limited, but their addition suggests expansion beyond the immediate KISS student circle.
Production Leadership: Valentina Garza Takes Over Showrunner Duties
XO Kitty Season 3 operates under new creative leadership. Valentina Garza, who wrote the season two finale and served as a writer on both seasons two and three, steps in as showrunner. She replaces Jessica O’Toole, who helmed the second season .
Jenny Han, the author of the original To All the Boys book trilogy and creator of the television adaptation, remains deeply involved as an executive producer. Bradley Gardner and Matt Kaplan of ACE Entertainment also executive produce. Paramount Television Studios continues as the production company behind the series .
First-Look Images: Cherry Blossoms and Romantic Framing
Netflix distributed multiple promotional photographs alongside the premiere announcement. The images confirm the aesthetic shift toward springtime romance. Several shots feature Cathcart and Lee positioned closely together under blooming cherry blossom trees, visually answering which relationship the season prioritizes .
Other images show the larger friend group. One photograph captures Gia Kim, Minyeong Choi, Joshua Lee, Jocelyn Shelfo, Cathcart, Sunny Oh, Anthony Keyvan, and Sang Heon Lee together. Another features Han Bi Ryu, Sunny Oh, Sule Thelwell, and Minyeong Choi. Additional solo shots highlight Cathcart and Lee individually .
Episode Count and Runtime: Maintaining the Established Format
XO Kitty Season 3 will consist of eight episodes. Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes, consistent with the first two seasons. The full season will be available for streaming starting April 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time .
Netflix has not indicated whether this will be the final season. The series remains one of the streamer’s successful international romantic comedies, with season two debuting at number two on the English TV List with 14.2 million views .
Streaming Availability: Where to Watch Around the World
XO Kitty Season 3 will stream exclusively on Netflix in all available regions. The platform operates in over 190 countries, ensuring simultaneous or near-simultaneous release across territories.
Viewers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, and across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East can access the new season through their local Netflix subscriptions on April 2. All previous episodes remain available on the platform for new viewers catching up before the premiere .
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