[02/06/25 - 09:01 AM] Disney Branded Television's Emmy-Nominated "Kiff" Renewed for a Third Season Ahead of Its March 15 Season Two Debut on Disney Channel and Disney XD Season two premieres on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney XD on Demand on Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT with two episodes.
[via press release from Disney Branded Television]
DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION'S EMMY(R)-NOMINATED "KIFF" RENEWED FOR A THIRD SEASON AHEAD OF ITS MARCH 15 SEASON TWO DEBUT ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY XD
Diane Morgan, John Stamos, Judy Greer, Orville Peck and More Join the Season Two Guest Cast
Disney Branded Television announced today that its Emmy(R)-nominated animated series "Kiff" has been renewed for a third season, continuing to engage kids and families with the hilarious adventures of best friends Kiff and Barry. Creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal will return as executive producers, with Kent Osborne as co-executive producer. Quinn Scott will serve the role of story editor in season three.
The news comes just before "Kiff" season two premieres on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney XD On Demand on Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT with two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT. The second season will stream this summer on Disney+, while season one is available now.
Also revealed today is a first look at the "Kiff" season two trailer and new art. In the second season, Kiff and bunny bestie Barry embark on adventures that take them deeper into their ever-eccentric community of Table Town, where animals and magical oddballs navigate life, school, relationships and the quirks of their offbeat and loveable universe.
Season two's guest cast includes Robby Hoffman as Jackie Pennidotter; John Stamos as Hobart; Tim Heidecker as Rodney, Humphrey and Baby New Year; Petey USA as Dumb Bird; Orville Peck as Granite Rockberg; Sabrina Impacciatore as Mama Berry; Judy Greer as Rhonda; Diane Morgan as Secretary Mom; and Melissa Villaseñor as Jerry Jo and Jeffy. Kimiko Glenn and H Michael Croner return to their lead roles as Kiff and Barry, respectively.
The critically acclaimed "Kiff" was nominated for Outstanding Children's or Young Teen Animated Series and Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program for the 2025 Children's and Family Emmy Awards. "Kiff" is a top kids animated series of 2024, amassing 11 billion minutes consumed since launch* in addition to nearly 90 million views on YouTube.**
*Source: Nielsen Media Research, 2024 ranks based on 1/1/24-12/29/24 for series tracked by Nielsen and across Networks and Streaming platforms combined. Minutes viewed across streaming and linear since launch to 12/29/24 end date.
**Source: YouTube Analytics. Reporting period: Lifetime - 12/31/24. Videos posted on Disney Channel YouTube only (rank and average determined by series aggregated monthly since Jan' 24).
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