Glen Powell’s R-Rated Series Is Quickly Losing Steam On Streaming Despite Rotten Tomatoes Record

Published Sep 11, 2026, 8:40 AM EDT

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Glen Powell's R-rated TV series is quickly losing steam on streaming, despite the show scoring a recent Rotten Tomatoes record. Powell's movies and TV shows have made him a prominent face in Hollywood, rising to fame through his role as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick. The actor has gone on to star in a multitude of high-profile projects ever since, including movies like Hit Man, Twisters, The Running Man, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. But his stardom doesn't just have a home on the big screen.

On TV, Powell has found success through a number of main and recurring roles, even if they're not as prominent as his film output. The most noteworthy of these is Chad Powers, a Hulu original sports comedy where Powell portrays Russ Holliday, a disgraced college football quarterback who the persona Chad Powers, attempting to regain his hold on football by playing for the fictional South Georgia Catfish. Chad Powers season 2 premiered with all episodes on September 3, 2026, scoring a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, nearly double the 60% season 1 earned.

Glen Powell's Chad Powers Is Already Losing Its Grip On Streaming

While Chad Powers has been popular on Hulu, enough to warrant season 2's production, the show is already starting to lose its grip on streaming after just one week. According to data from September 11, 2026, Chad Powers is Number 8 on Hulu in the United States. This significant drop comes after the show held the Number 1 spot in the days after its premiere, with a slow trickle of viewership over time. Its placement on Hulu signifies audiences are slowly losing interest in the series despite it having premiered just one week ago.

Thankfully, it seems like the show is doing better on Disney+, though it's unclear how good a sign this is for its future. Chad Powers ranks at Number 2 on Disney+ in the United States, while the show is still the Number 1 TV show in 10 different countries around the world. However, its performance is still less than it was when it premiered, and with its popularity on Hulu, its home platform, starting to dwindle, there's no telling what this could mean for the series moving forward.

The Show's Future Remains Unclear

Chad Powers season 3 hasn't been confirmed as of writing. Season 2 ended with setup for the show's possible future, with the series laying the groundwork for a new chapter. However, if viewership continues to decline so rapidly on Hulu, there's no telling what the show's future may look like. Powell also has two movies coming out in 2027: comedy film The Comeback King and sci-fi fantasy movie The Great Beyond. It's unclear what his schedule looks like, thus making it uncertain if season 3 will come to pass.

Chad Powers has maintained relative popularity despite its streaming dip, but there's no guarantee it'll be enough to justify the show getting another season. For now, the only indicator of whether the series will continue is how well it performs in the days and weeks ahead. While it seems to be doing well, the sudden dip on Hulu means only time will tell if Powell's show returns.