XO, Kitty season 3 is almost here, and if showrunner Valentina Garza suggests it may be the messiest chapter yet.
In an interview with Swoon, Garza discussed the challenges Kitty Song-Covey will face in the new season.
Kitty is known for meddling in her friends’ lives, often causing drama. Garza teased that while her chaotic tendencies remain, her step into adulthood will spark unexpected self-realizations.
Highlights
- XO, Kitty showrunner teases a “messy” new chapter as Kitty begins her senior year.
- Season 3 will explore Kitty's shifting relationships and the pressures of approaching adulthood.
- Several cast changes and surprise guest appearances are set to shake things up.
“I think this season, we’re really seeing [Kitty] turn that lens inward, and yes, it’s very messy, but she’s going to find that life rarely follows a script,” Garza said.
When does XO, Kitty season 3 come out?
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XO, Kitty season 3 is scheduled to release on April 2, 2026, at 3:00 a.m. EST.
Like previous installments, the new season will consist of eight episodes, all of which will drop on the same day.
What is XO, Kitty season 3 about?
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Season 3 takes place during Kitty’s senior year as she returns to the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS). She has her final year mapped out, but as Garza hinted, things won’t go according to plan.
“Life and love don’t follow a script, so she has to just learn to lean into the unexpected,” the showrunner said of Kitty’s season 3 journey.
Garza added that the season will focus on the characters dealing with the tension of “almost being an adult,” experiencing a “difficult transition” phase.
The season 2 finale showed Kitty preparing to confess her feelings for Min Ho, but the pair will struggle to define their relationship when season 3 begins. Meanwhile, she will also reunite with her older sister, Lara Jean Song-Covey.
Who is returning for XO, Kitty season 3?
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Anna Cathcart reprises her role as Katherine “Kitty” Song-Covey, alongside Sang Heon Lee as Min Ho Moon.
Choi Min-yeong also returns as Dae-heon "Dae" Kim, Kitty’s other love interest and childhood friend.
Meanwhile, Hojo Shin, who plays Kitty’s cousin, Jiwon Ahn, has been promoted to series regular status.
Other main cast members returning for season 3 include:
- Gia Kim as Yuri Han
- Anthony Keyvan as Quincy "Q" Shabazian
- Peter Thurnwald as Professor Alex Finnerty Lee
- Philippe Lee as Young Moon
Audrey Huynh, who played Esther Shim/Stella Cho in season 2, will not return for the third installment.
Who are the new cast members in XO, Kitty season 3?
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The third season is expected to introduce several new characters, and three fresh faces have been added to the cast.
Sule Thelwell will play Marius. He previously starred in the Hulu drama Saint X.
Soy Kim and Christine Hwang will appear as Yisoo and Gigi. Kim was seen in the K-drama Sorry Not Sorry. Hwang has guest-starred on Law and Order: SVU.
Additionally, Lana Condor will guest star in the spin-off, reprising her role as Lara Jean Song-Covey from the To All the Boys films.
Where to watch XO, Kitty season 3?
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XO, Kitty season 3 will stream on Netflix.
The series is part of the streamer’s original lineup, with previous seasons already available.
Subscription to the platform starts from $8.99/month for the standard ad-supported plan.