Romy and Michele Are Officially Reuniting for a Sequel
Romy and Michele are finally getting another big moment. Nearly 30 years after Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion became a cult comedy favorite, the long-discussed sequel is officially moving forward, with filming now underway.
Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are officially returning as Michele Weinberger and Romy White, bringing back the best-friend duo who made high school reunion panic, homemade businesswoman outfits, and Post-it note mythology feel weirdly iconic. Tim Federle is directing the new film, while Robin Schiff, who wrote the 1997 original, is back to write the sequel. As of now, the follow-up is expected to debut on Hulu, though official plot details and a release date have not been announced just yet.
Why the Sequel Feels Long Overdue
Part of the excitement comes from how much Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion has grown in reputation since its original release. The film followed two best friends who return to their reunion determined to prove they became successful, only for their invented story to spiral into one of the most memorable comedy bits of the ’90s. What made the movie last, though, was not just the absurdity. It was the pair’s odd sweetness underneath it.
Romy and Michele became beloved because they were ridiculous, stylish, insecure, loyal, and completely themselves, even when they were trying to impress people who never really understood them. And sure, the friendship gave the film its heart, but its candy-colored fashion and offbeat humor helped it build a life far beyond the box office, too.
All things considered, the sequel feels long overdue, but the timing still works. The original ended with Romy and Michele stepping into their confidence on their own terms, leaving plenty of room to revisit that energy decades later. For fans, that makes this reunion an easy one to show up for.
