With the third season of XO, Kitty having just landed on Netflix in early April 2026, fans are buzzing with anticipation—and a fair bit of impatience—over whether the coming-of-age dramedy will return for a fourth season. The series, a beloved spinoff from the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before film franchise, has carved out its own devoted following, thanks in no small part to its relatable characters, cross-cultural setting, and a knack for mixing heartfelt moments with teenage chaos. But as the credits rolled on Season 3, the question on everyone’s lips was simple: Will Kitty Song Covey and her friends get one more shot at love, friendship, and self-discovery in a new chapter?
Season 3 picks up during the characters’ senior year at the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS), a time brimming with both excitement and uncertainty. According to The Economic Times, Kitty—the youngest Covey sister—spends the season working through her “Sunset List,” a personal bucket list of goals she hopes to achieve before graduation. “Messy” is how Kitty herself describes her journey, but there’s a sense of meaningful growth underneath the unpredictability. The show doesn’t shy away from drama either, introducing the return of an ex-classmate and a surprise pregnancy, ensuring there’s never a dull moment as the students edge closer to adulthood.
For those who haven’t tuned in yet, XO, Kitty centers on Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), the once-meddling little sister of Lara Jean from the original films, now stepping into her own as a romantic lead. Her journey at KISS is as much about navigating cultural identity and family ties as it is about young love. Season 3’s narrative arc, as Parade notes, revolves heavily around Kitty’s evolving relationship with Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee), her frenemy-turned-crush. Their story reaches a crescendo in the finale, which features an emotional airport reunion—a scene that cleverly echoes a pivotal moment from Season 1 and leaves viewers both satisfied and hungry for more.
But is a fourth season actually in the works? As of April 2, 2026, Netflix has not officially confirmed a renewal for XO, Kitty. Renewal decisions typically hinge on viewership data, audience engagement, and critical reception. Still, if past patterns hold, fans could expect an announcement in May 2026, given that previous seasons were renewed within about a month of their premieres. Showrunner Valentina Garza, speaking to Deadline, acknowledged the fan excitement: “I know that all of our fans would love to see that. We’re just gonna have to wait and see what happens. We’re very excited to continue to see our characters learn and grow.”
Production timelines also offer a clue. Season 3 began filming in Seoul in May 2025 and wrapped by July, with new episodes premiering just nine months later. If Netflix greenlights a fourth season soon, viewers could be reunited with Kitty and the gang as early as spring or summer 2027. That’s a long wait for fans, but it’s not unprecedented in the world of streaming television.
Who would be back for Season 4? The core cast is expected to return, led by Anna Cathcart as Kitty, Sang Heon Lee as Min Ho, and regulars like Gia Kim (Yuri Han), Choi Min-yeong (Dae Kim), Anthony Keyvan (Q Shabazian), Regan Aliyah (Juliana Porter), and Sule Thelwell (Marius). Recurring actors Joshua Lee (Jin), Sasha Bhasin (Praveena), Jocelyn Shelfo (Madison), Han Bi Ryu (Eunice), and Sunny Oh (Mihee) are also likely to reprise their roles. Season 3 delighted fans with the long-awaited cameo of Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey, and there’s speculation that other To All the Boys universe alums—such as Noah Centineo (Peter), Janel Parrish (Margot), John Corbett (Dr. Covey), and Sarayah Blue (Trina)—could make guest appearances, especially as the story shifts to Kitty’s home turf in Portland.
The Season 3 finale, which aired on April 2, 2026, is anything but a tidy wrap-up. Kitty and Min Ho, having reconciled, jet off to Portland to meet her family—a major relationship milestone that’s as nerve-wracking as it is romantic. But as Digital Spy points out, the move was spontaneous, and Min Ho was unprepared. How Kitty’s family will react to her new romance is just one of many dangling threads. Meanwhile, other relationships within the KISS crew are equally unresolved: Yuri and Juliana rekindle their romance, Dae and Eunice turn a situationship into something more meaningful, and Q and Jin narrowly avoid a breakup. Even Kitty’s cousin Jiwon and Professor Alex have coupled up, with a baby on the way, adding yet another twist to the ensemble’s tangled web.
So, what could Season 4 explore? If renewed, the next chapter would likely follow Kitty through her final semester at KISS and into the daunting territory of graduation. Her planned enrollment at New York University in the fall of 2027 looms large, raising questions about whether her relationship with Min Ho can survive the distance. As Parade reports, showrunner Garza is well aware of the audience’s investment in the will-they-won’t-they dynamic: “Well, I know that the audience wants to see that, and I’m so grateful that our audience is really invested in these characters that are so incredibly rich. And I think we’re just going to have to wait and see what happens with them.”
Beyond romance, Season 4 could tackle themes of career choices, personal growth, and the bittersweet transition from adolescence to adulthood. Dae and Min Ho may pursue music, Yuri’s family faces financial hardship, and the group’s friendships are tested as each character forges their own path. There’s also the possibility, as Capital FM notes, that the series could conclude with a movie, following the precedent set by other Jenny Han projects.
Of course, nothing is certain until Netflix makes it official. No trailer or teaser for Season 4 has been released as of April 3, 2026. For now, all episodes of XO, Kitty—including the latest season—are available for streaming exclusively on Netflix, where fans can revisit Kitty’s journey or speculate about what’s next.
While the future of XO, Kitty remains up in the air, the strong fan following and a wealth of unresolved storylines make a compelling case for another season. For viewers, the wait may feel agonizing, but one thing’s for sure: Kitty Song Covey’s story isn’t over just yet.