Overview

• HBO greenlit The Comeback’s third and final season in June, scheduling it to premiere in 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.
• Production on the new season is slated to start this summer ahead of its planned 2026 launch.
• Lisa Kudrow will reprise her role as Valerie Cherish, the satirical mockumentary’s central character.
• Co-creator Michael Patrick King is set to return alongside original cast members Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman and Damian Young.
• The upcoming episodes will tackle recent industry shifts such as the #MeToo movement, the rise of streaming platforms and reboot culture with the series’ trademark cringe comedy.