‘Running Point’ Season 2 Sets April 2026 Netflix Release With First Look, Poster & New Trailer

Mindy Kaling’s Netflix comedy, Running Point, was a smash hit with subscribers in February 2025 and was instantly renewed for a second season. Netflix has confirmed that Running Point season 2 will be released on April 23, 2026, and released first-look images. Here’s everything we know so far. 

Running Point is a Netflix Original sports comedy series co-created by Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko, David Stassen, and Ike Barinholtz. The series is co-directed by Michael Weaver, Thembi Banks, James Ponsoldt, and David Stassen. After her brother is forced to go to rehab following a DUI charge, 30-something Isla Gordon is selected as the next president of her family’s business, the Los Angeles Waves basketball team franchise. 

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When is Running Point season 2 coming to Netflix?

Netflix has confirmed that Running Point season 2 will be released on Netflix on April 23, 2026!

A brand new poster for the second season has been released.

An official teaser trailer for the series has also been released.

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Has Netflix renewed Running Point for a second season?

Official Renewal Status: Renewed

After just a single week, Netflix opted to renew Running Point for a second season. Ahead of the renewal, the cast and crew have also been positive about the prospect of returning for season 2 in interviews. Speaking with ET, both Kate Hudson and Brenda Song expressed hope that the show will return. “I had so much fun doing this. I just want to keep doing it,” said Kate Hudson.

The early signs were there that the show was already a hit on Netflix. In less than a week, the series has made it into the daily top 10 shows list in 83 countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, India, and France. It debuted in 3rd place in the list of most-watched English series on Netflix between February 24th and March 2nd, with 9.3 million views. Only Zero Day and the viral documentary American Murder: Gabby Petito beat the lighthearted sports comedy. Given the show’s early popularity and strong start on Netflix, we’d expect the series to be renewed for a second season.

In all, the show spent 5 weeks in the global top 10s, picking up 168.9M viewing hours and 33.3M views. We also know from the Netflix Engagement Report that it was the 13th-most-watched series in the first half of the year, with 41.3M views between January and June 2025.

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Where is Running Point Season 2 in Production?

In early July, we got word that production was gearing up to begin in Los Angeles in August 2025, with preliminary production dates set for August 11th with a planned wrap for November 20th, 2025. It’s once again filming entirely in Los Angeles, California, with the series’s expected budget around $3 to $5 million per episode. 

Netflix finally shared that filming had begun as of August 15th, 2025, with a social post shared by multiple cast members.

Filming wrapped earlier than expected on November 5th, 2025. This was confirmed by actor Demetrius Perkins, who posted several pictures from the Running Point season 2 wrap party.

 

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What to expect from Running Point season 2?

Netflix has provided a detailed logline for Running Point season 2:

“Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is no longer the surprise choice to lead the Los Angeles Waves, she’s the one everyone is watching. With the franchise finally rebounding after last year’s scandal, Isla is determined to prove she’s not just keeping the seat warm for her brother Cam (Justin Theroux). What she doesn’t know is that Cam is quietly maneuvering behind the scenes to reclaim his post, turning every misstep into ammunition. As she tries to balance the pressure of running a franchise with devoting time to her personal life, every decision on and off the court counts. To survive the family power plays and the scrutiny of the board, she’ll have to rip up last season’s game plan and come up with a whole new playbook if she wants to close out the season on top. From executive producers Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, season two of Running Point raises the stakes, deepens the family drama, and finds even more comedy in what it takes to run a modern sports empire.”

Cam vs Isla for The Waves Presidency

Isla’s older brother, Cam, gave up his position as president of The Waves to attend rehab. Despite secretly trying to sabotage his sister by spreading the rumor that she was going to trade her best player, Marcus Winfield, the team had its best season in five years, narrowly making the playoff finals.

With Isla ready to go with preparations for the next season, Cam has unexpectedly returned and is likely assuming he will take over from all of Isla’s hard work. However, as he gave up his position as President, it was never clarified that it would be a temporary one. We expect a Gordon civil war for control of The Waves in season 2.

Isla x Lev x Jay

By the end of the first season, Isla and Lev were technically no longer together, but that didn’t stop Isla from fighting for the pair to get back together. However, a spanner was thrown into the works after the Waves’ head coach, Jay, kissed Isla after the team’s loss against the Portland Storms. This wasn’t unexpected, as throughout the season, there was always chemistry and some sexual tension between the two.

This now creates a massive problem for Isla, who obviously loves Lev but is attracted to Jay, who is not only one of her employees but also is meant to be moving to Boston.

If Jay decides to stay in Los Angeles, we expect Isla to make a difficult decision in season 2.

Will The Waves improve?

After a terrible start to the season, the Waves made the playoffs after an incredible run late in the season, but they narrowly lost to the Portland Storms in the semifinals. With Travis Bugg expected to return from rehab in time for next season, if he can overcome his addiction and his injured knee, the goal for the Waves will be to make the playoffs.

However, Cam’s return could cause significant friction and affect the team’s performance, given the politics that will play out off the court.

Will Jackie get the girl?

After learning about his family and joining the Gordons at the Waves as Isla’s assistant, Jackie quickly caught the women’s attention. However, thanks to his Playboy antics, Jackie fumbled the bag hard with the Waves dancer Sofia. However, after learning the error of his ways, thanks to catching an STD, his Playboy antics have ended.

There is still hope for Jackie getting the girl, as he and Sofia share a lot in common, but it’s going to take a lot of effort from Jackie for Sofia to even consider dating him again.

Who will be in the cast of Running Point season 2?

All of the main cast to return in Running Point season 2:

• Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon.
• Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon.
• Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon.
• Brenda Song as Ali Lee.
• Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno.
• Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg.
• Toby Sandeman as Marcus Winfield.
• Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon

We’d also expect to see the following actors return:.

• Max Greenfield as Lev Lenson.
• Jay Ellis as Jay Brown.
• Dane DiLiegro as Badrag Knauss.
• Jon Glaser as Sean Murphy.
• Marissa Reyes as Sofia.

The second season will also introduce Ray Ramono (Everybody Loves Raymond) and Ken Marino (The Residence).

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