POV: You finished America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders back in July and now you're in an ennui spiral. Truly, what is life without listening to 'Thunderstruck' on repeat? The solution? (1) buying yourself a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders outfit online, and (2) investigating whether or not the show will come back for season 2. On that note, here's what we've sleuthed out about the latter due to having absolutely no chill/making this show our entire personality.
When did Netflix confirm season 2?
Big news! Official plans for a second season of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were announced on 11th November 2024, with a sneaky release window too.
Announcing the news on X, streaming platform Netflix wrote, "DCC SEASON TWO WOO! The cheerleaders and the routine that captivated the world are coming back for Season 2! AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders returns in 2025."
What have the documentary team said about a season 2?
When Variety asked director Greg Whiteley if he'd do another season, he replied:
"Our last two or three weeks of filming, we were just starting to hit our stride. Part of it is the stakes are higher when you’re at a place like The Star, where it is the most financially lucrative, valuable sports franchise in all the world. They have plenty at stake and that breeds a certain culture that’s very buttoned down and can sometimes bump up against a documentary film crew trying to pierce that. I felt like we were just starting to get there as we were wrapping up, and I’d love to have more time to see if we can get deeper and deeper with more and more of the team."
So, when did season 2 film?
Here's the thing: The team has been in Training Camp throughout the summer of 2024, with several familiar faces are once again trying out, so we would assume the cameras have been up close and personal with all of our faves once again. (We'll get to that in a minute.)
It's likely that Netflix and the DCC have already been working on a season 2 without us all knowing - and considering the fact they've said the series will be out in 2025, we haven't got that long to wait!
Who will return for season 2?
Now that we know America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is returning for a second season, we can presume it will star everyone from last season, including some dancers and rookies who were booted! Turns out both Charly and Kelly came through on their promise to make a comeback and were both rookies during Training Camp 2024.
A little more uncertain? Whether or not fan favourite Kelcey Wetterberg will return for the documentary considering she retired after her fifth season in 2023. It's also unclear if the show will continue to follow Victoria Kalin, who quit the team ahead of her fifth season and revealed she's moving to New York City to audition for the Rockettes!
We can't wait!
