Disney renews Project Runway for Season 22 in 2026

Disney has renewed the fashion competition Project Runway for a 22nd season that will air across Freeform, Hulu and Disney in 2026, the company announced on Oct. 21. Heidi Klum will return as host and judge, joined by mentor Christian Siriano and judges Nina Garcia and Law Roach, all of whom appeared on the series’ recently completed Season 21.

Executives said the renewal follows a deliberate creative overhaul introduced in Season 21 after Disney acquired the franchise from Bravo in October 2024. Producers retooled the series’ tone and presentation, adding larger-scale runway spectacle, social media-friendly elements and an infusion of comedy into judging and storytelling. Michael Rucker, an executive producer involved in early seasons and the relaunch, said the show had previously "rested on its laurels" and had "drifted away from funny moments." He described the changes as more than a judges switch and intended to reflect contemporary fashion and entertainment trends.

Season 21 premiered in late July on Freeform, with new episodes streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney. It incorporated a series of Disney-themed challenges, including a Princess versus Villain episode, and...