As soon as we finished season 1 of XO, Kitty, you better believe we began eagerly anticipating season 2, and, of course, now the wait is back on for XO, Kitty season 3.
After an almost two-year break, XO, Kitty season 2 finally premiered on Netflix on January 16, 2025, and immediately snagged the first position on Netflix’s most-watched shows list during its debut weekend. Given its instant popularity and season 2’s open ending, watchers will be happy to know that XO, Kitty season 3 is officially happening, the streamer confirmed.
Since it was first announced, XO, Kitty has almost become synonymous with waits. It took two whole years since the show’s initial announcement as a long-anticipated To All The Boys spinoff series for season 1 to hit Netflix, and then we got another two-year wait in between seasons.
ICYMI: XO, Kitty follows the silver-tongued Katherine Song Covey, a.k.a. Kitty, a fan-favorite from the TATB movies, after she gets the same scholarship her late mom received in her teenage years and enrolls in an international high school in South Korea. “Grab your helmets, kids, this is gonna be a wild ride,” leading lady Anna Cathcart wrote on Instagram when the series was first announced — and she was more than right.
Season 1 followed Kitty as she made her way to Seoul to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend Dae (played by Choi Minyeong), and what followed was indeed a rollercoaster, with all its ups and downs, romantic spins, and breakups. In season 2, we see Kitty returning to Seoul (in case you need a refresher, she was expelled but was granted a second chance) and the love triangles begin again. Our girl doesn’t necessarily thrive in academics since she’s too busy navigating her newfound bisexuality and trying to grapple with her feelings towards Praveena, Yuri, Min Ho, and, well, everyone.
Much like season 1, season 2 of XO, Kitty ended on another very familiar cliffhanger, so it’s only natural to wonder what Kitty’s future holds. Now that XO, Kitty season 3 is happening, what can we expect from it? Well, here’s everything we know so far.
Is XO, Kitty season 3 confirmed?
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Yes. Netflix confirmed on February 14, 2025, that season 3 of XO, Kitty is on its way. In the announcement, Netflix wrote that while viewers can expect Kitty Song Covey to return to the Korean Independent School of Seoul, but first, “a summer of love is on the horizon” for the main character.
“I’m so excited to head back to Seoul for another season with our incredible cast and crew. If you thought junior year at KISS brought the drama, just wait,” XO, Kitty showrunner and executive producer Jessica O’Toole said in a statement.
People expected its renewal since season 2 of XO, Kitty debuted at #2 on the English TV List with 72.1 million hours viewed and appeared in the Top 10 in 90 (!) countries in its first week. The sophomore season of the show is still tracking for its first-week numbers, but Netflix has confirmed that it also debuted at #2 on the English TV list with 14.2 million views in one weekend alone, so watch this space for the final stats and how they could impact its renewal status.
What is XO, Kitty season 3 going to be about?
Warning: spoilers for XO, Kitty season 1 and 2 ahead!
Well, XO, Kitty season 3 will be about… Kitty, duh, and of course, her love life and antics at K.I.S.S. — that’s the Korean Independent School of Seoul, in case you need a refresher. Our leading lady ended season 2 in a very similar predicament to season 1, only roles are reversed this time around.
Season 1 ended with Kitty expelled and on her way to the U.S. — Portland, to be more specific — with Min Ho, played by Sang Heon Lee, tagging along in economy and confessing his feelings for her. Season 2 kicked off with Min Ho being rejected and Kitty still hung up on Yuri. However, as Min Ho moves on with Stella, Kitty starts to realize she also has feelings for him and, after much bonding, decides to ask to join him and his family as they set off on tour during the summer — but Min Ho is “swearing off all relationships” after his traumatic experience with Stella.
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Fans are wondering if Kitty and Min Ho’s relationship will once again take center stage for season 3, and while the showrunner didn’t confirm what exactly will happen with them, she did promise “romance.”
“I know we left fans on a cliffhanger at the end of Season 2, but I can promise Season 3 will be worth the wait, including our first summer episode — not to mention plenty of romance, friendship, adventure … and kissing,” O’Toole continued. “Lots of kissing.”
Was Kitty able to join him on tour, or did something happen immediately after that stopped her? Will we return to K.I.S.S. the next academic year now that Kitty’s scholarship has been extended? Too many questions!
Aside from Kitty and Min Ho’s romance, there are also other relationships to be explored in XO, Kitty’s third season. After the talent show, are Eunice and Dae still in love? Can Dae and Min Ho go back to BFF status? And also, what will happen to Stella now that her cover is blown? Can she return?
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There are also new couples on the horizon: Can Jin and Q go the distance now that Q is headed to USC for a summer training program? Is their relationship ready for a summer apart?
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We also have to keep an eye on Praveena and Juliana. Speaking to Teen Vogue, Sasha Bhasin, who plays Praveena, admitted she’d love for people to see more of the new couple if the show gets renewed.
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“If there’s a season 3, in my ideal world, it’s like Juliana and I are in this fun relationship like honeymoon space,” Bhasin said. “Then you get to know Praveena a bit more, a little bit more about where she’s from, how she is like this, why she is always so cute and has the cutest shoes and outfits. I just want to get to know Praveena a little bit more in relation to the other characters. She’s gone to this school before. We kind of got the inkling that her parents are CIA. What is that about? I would love to see that. I would love to see her be really integrated into the friend group and really see her in relation to other characters — and see her make up with Kitty. I hope that Praveena and Kitty can be friends.”
Another big question mark that season 3 would hopefully address is Yuri’s future because things are not looking up for her family — or Dae’s. During the final episode, we learn that Yuri is broke as her family’s company, the Han Group, is involved in a class action lawsuit, and all her father’s assets are frozen — but at least she has her newfound brother Alex on her side.
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The lawsuit might be a nightmare for Yuri, but it’s a saving grace for Dae and his dad, who had a major accident this season and is still recovering, is also involved and seemingly being compensated generously. “From now on, we are going to be fine,” he told Dae after the talent showcase. Aaaaand scene. So, to sum up: Lots of potential storylines for season 3.
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Who will be in the cast of XO, Kitty season 3?
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The entire main cast from season 1 returned for XO, Kitty season 2, so it is safe to assume the same would apply for XO, Kitty season 3, though, as usual, it is better to wait for the official announcements from Netflix before getting our hopes up.
At the moment, the main cast of XO, Kitty includes Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey, South Korean actor Minyeong Choi, Anthony Keyvan as Kitty’s best friend and confidante Q, real-life siblings Gia Kim and Sang Heon Lee as Yuri and Min Ho.
Related: Sang Heon Lee Wanted to Ban Sister Gia Kim From Set for This XO, Kitty Scene
Additional cast includes Regan Aliyah as Juliana, Jocelyn Shelfo as Madison, Peter Thurnwald as Alex, Ryu Hanbi as Eunice, Audrey Huynh as Stella, Sasha Bhasin as Praveena, and Joshua Lee as Jin, among others. Season 2 also included cameos from original TATB stars Noah Centineo and Janel Parrish, so always expect the unexpected.
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When is XO, Kitty season 3 coming out?
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At the time of writing, XO, Kitty season 3 does not have a tentative release date. For reference, production for season 2 started in April 2024 and wrapped in June 2024 and did not premiere until January 16, 2025.
Is there a trailer for XO, Kitty season 3?
There is no trailer for XO, Kitty season 3 yet. However, in the meantime, you can rewatch the trailer for season 2 below:
