Will There Be An ‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3? That cliffhanger ending needs answers

Season 2 of XO, Kitty is officially streaming on Netflix, and if you’ve already binged all eight episodes, you probably already know what’s next — especially after to romantic cliffhanger in the finale. (Spoiler alert: If you haven’t finished Season 2 yet, proceed with caution.)

XO, Kitty is a spinoff of Netflix’s beloved rom-com trilogy To all the boys I’ve loved beforewhere fans were first introduced to Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), Lara Jean’s younger sister, who set the story in motion by sending the love letters to her crush. Now Kitty is on her own journey of love and self-discovery as a student at the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS), while also hoping to uncover more about her late mother’s past.

Season 2 premiered on January 16, and the eight-episode second chapter is packed with even more drama than the first. Kitty found herself embroiled in another messy love triangle, all while navigating her queer identity and falling in love with her friend Yuri. On top of that, she set out to uncover clues about Simon – a mysterious guy her mother used to write to when she was on KISS.

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Kitty eventually learns that Simon is not a romantic interest for her mother, but is actually her mother’s cousin. Back then, Kitty’s grandmother left South Korea and moved to the United States, cutting ties with her sister and leaving behind an entire branch of their family. Neither Kitty nor her mother knew they still had cousins ​​in South Korea. Before her mother died, she and Simon worked to reunite their mothers. Now Kitty is determined to finish what her mother started with the help of her older sister, Margot Song Covey, who returns in Season 2. (There’s also a brief cameo from To all the boys heartthrob Peter Kavinsky.)

While Kitty got important answers about her family this season, her love life? Total chaos. Things with Min Ho went from sworn enemies to a slow burning vibe, but not without some drama. Min Ho started dating Stella, which gave him and Kitty room to become friends. That is, until Kitty discovered that Stella’s real name is Esther and she’s only on KISS to destroy Min Ho’s dad for humiliating her in a singing competition years ago.

As for Yuri, she’s pretty much off the table romantically. She and Kitty kissed, but Yuri quickly shut it down, calling it a mistake and admitting that she was in love with Juliana. With Yuri out of the picture, it looked like Kitty and Min Ho were finally getting their moment in the season 2 finale. But no – fans stuck around againleaving everyone wondering what’s next in a potential third season.

Will there be one XO, Kitty Season 3?

Netflix is ​​not renewed XO, Kitty for a third season yet. Showrunner Jessica O’Toole hinted Tudum that Kitty’s journey at KISS is far from over, especially with everything she learned about her extended family in Season 2.

“Yeah, she wants to go back,” O’Toole told the streamer. “And now that she knows she has a cousin, now that she’s got this great aunt, that’s it. She has family there.” Principal Lee (Michael K. Lee) also renewed Kitty’s scholarship, so she’s ready to return to KISS next year if Netflix gives O’Toole the go-ahead.

In 2023, during the Hollywood strikes, Netflix renewed XO, Kitty for a second season less than a month after its debut. Fans may have to wait a few weeks, or possibly even months, to find out if the show will return for a third season. The streamer is likely to review ratings in the coming weeks. (The good news? As of January 17, XO, Kitty is number 1 in the US)

What could XO, Kitty Season 3 Be About?

Third season of XO, Kitty will likely follow Kitty’s senior year at KISS. The core cast will presumably return for a second round, including Kitty, Dae, Yuri, Min Ho, Q, Juliana, Alex, Madison, Professor Lee, and newcomers Praveena and Jin. However, it is unknown if Stella (aka Esther) will return as she was sent back to Ohio.

Season 3 can finally give fans the love story that fans of Kitty and Min Ho have been waiting for. In the finale, when Kitty is about to confess her feelings, Min Ho reveals that he has sworn off the relationship after his misstep with Stella and is going on tour with his K-pop star brother this summer. Kitty asks if she can tag along, but the episode ends before we hear Min Ho’s answer. What might happen during their summer together if she even goes?

When it comes to Kitty and Yuri’s future XO, Kittyit seems the chapter is closed – at least for now. “I know so many people are rooting for them, and I love to see that,” Cathcart told Tudum. “I think that story, at least for now, she’s kind of explored it.”

What is XO, Kitty Season 3 release date?

If XO, Kitty is renewed for a third season, fans may have to wait at least one to two years for new episodes, given the time required for writing, production and post-production. That means season 3 could hit Netflix sometime in late 2026 or early 2027.

The first two seasons of XO, Kitty streaming on Netflix. Watch the official trailer for Season 2 below.