More details revealed for The Handmaid's Tale sequel 'The Testaments'
It's coming in 2026
Last updated 17 hours ago
Following the dramatic sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale, which aired earlier this year, fans have been desperately awaiting news on its sequel. Production for The Testaments began in April 2025, wrapping later in the summer — and now we've been given the exciting news that it's set to drop in 2026.
In a post on 3rd December, the Handmaid's Tale Instagram page shared a snippet of Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) reading from Margaret Atwood's iconic books, The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, alongside the caption: 'We’re just getting started. #TheTestaments is coming to Hulu in 2026.'
Hulu announced on Tuesday 1st April that some familiar faces would appear in the new series, including Ann Dowd, who has reprised her iconic role as Aunt Lydia. Meanwhile Elisabeth Moss, best known for playing the lead role of June Osborne/Offred, will executive produce the series.
Set years after The Handmaid's Tale ended, June's daughter Hannah (also known as Agnes) is now played by 25-year-old Chase Infiniti. She took to Instagram on Saturday 16th August to share a picture outside her set trailer, writing: 'see you soon agnes 💜 that's a wrap on season one of the testaments.' (sic)
Rowan Blanchard, who will play new character Shunammite, also took to her Insta stories to share a picture of fellow cast members Chase and Mabel Li, writing: 'Season one of The Testaments wrapped @mabel_liii @chaseinfiniti 😍' (sic)
How was the news of a sequel announced?
In a post on Instagram on Tuesday 1st April 2025, Hulu wrote: 'It’s official! The Testaments, based on Margaret Atwood’s sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, starts production April 7. Ann Dowd will reprise her role as Aunt Lydia with Elisabeth Moss as an executive producer of the series. Follow @TestamentsonHulu for more!'
The news was not completely unexpected, with many predicting there would be more of the story to come, in line with Margaret Atwood's book series of the same name. But now Hulu have officially given the sequel the green light.
Will June Osborne return in The Handmaid's Tale sequel?
It's not been revealed whether Elisabeth Moss will reprise the role of June Osborne during the series.
What will it be about?
If the book is anything to go by, the sequel will be set 15 years after The Handmaid's Tale.
Who will be in the cast for The Handmaid's Tale sequel?
In a photograph shared on social media, Hulu revealed some of the cast of The Testaments. In the picture, we see Aunt Lydia played by Ann Dowd, Agnes played by Chase Infiniti and Daisy (Nicole) played by Lucy Halliday, along with a whole host of new characters.
When will it air on TV?
It's been revealed it will air in 2026, although an exact date hasn't been confirmed as yet.
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