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Hollywood stardust descended on Wrexham when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club in 2020. A hit documentary series soon followed, with the actors' combined profile helping to bring the National League club to a swathe of new audiences across the world.
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Welcome to Wrexham earned glowing reviews in the United Kingdom and United States, but, according to the club's executive director Humphrey Ker, "there is so much more of the real story of Wrexham AFC to be told. The more people who want to join us on that story the better, says I."
So, with that in mind, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Welcome to Wrexham Season Two.
Will there be a Welcome to Wrexham season 2?
Yes, a second season of Welcome to Wrexham is out now. Rob McElhenney confirmed that the second season was in the works, announcing the news on Twitter following the season one finale.
"Season two will return next year," wrote McElhenney, before jokingly adding: "I have a clause in my contract that stipulates I will not do anything less than 16 seasons of a TV show."
What is the release date of Welcome to Wrexham season 2?
| U.S. release date: | September 12, 2023 |
| UK release date: | September 13, 2023 |
The second season of Welcome to Wrexham was released on September 12, 2023 in the United States. It was released on September 13 in the United Kingdom.
By necessity, the show could only ever be launched in late 2023 due to the fact it was being filmed up until May. FX confirmed the release date of the show on July 21.
It follows a similar launch date to season one, which went live in August 2022.
FXWhere to watch & stream Welcome to Wrexham season 2
Country | Streaming service |
|---|---|
United States | |
United Kingdom | Disney+ |
Welcome to Wrexham is an FX production and it can be streamed on Hulu in the United States.
In order to watch the series in the U.S., you will have to subscribe to Hulu. Price plans start at a rate of $7.99 a month and there is a free trial period.
In the United Kingdom, the series can be streamed online via Disney Plus. A monthly subscription to the service costs £7.99 a month.
What will Welcome to Wrexham season two cover?
Welcome to Wrexham season two is set to follow the fortunes of Wrexham across the 2022-23 season.
It is expected that the series will pick up where it left off in season one, with the club picking itself up after a rollercoaster campaign in 2021-22.
Wrexham got promoted from the National League - which is the fifth tier of the English football pyramid - into the EFL League Two in 2022-23.
The season saw the Welsh outfit reach the fourth round of the FA Cup and win the National League, while they have also announced 2023-24 pre-season tour plans in the United States, which include games against Manchester United and Chelsea.
As well as drama on the pitch, the likes of Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell have been guests at the Racecourse Ground, so we can expect to see some behind-the-scenes antics on that front too.
Welcome to Wrexham season 2 trailer
The official trailer for season two of Welcome to Wrexham was released on August 10.
You can watch the trailer above.