King of the Hill Revival Unveils New Details at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

The highly anticipated revival of King of the Hill offered fans a generous peek into the future of the beloved animated series during its San Diego Comic-Con panel. The event featured a full screening of the show’s second episode and a lively Q&A session with the cast and creative team, including showrunner Saladin Patterson and co-creators Greg Daniels and Mike Judge, alongside voice actors Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Nicole Tom, and Toby Huss.

Several intriguing updates on the lives of the characters were revealed:

• Bobby’s Culinary Journey: Pamela Adlon confirmed that Bobby, still voiced by her, did not attend college and is now struggling as a chef. His restaurant, “Robota Chane,” is located in Dallas and is owned by his childhood rival, Chane Wassanasong, and Chane’s father, Ted.
• Hank’s Enduring Loyalty: Hank and Peggy are seen exploring “fruity” beers at a craft brewery for a brewing contest, though Hank’s strong aversion to anything but Alamo beer remains steadfast.
• Joseph and the Redcorns: Joseph continues to be Bobby’s closest friend and is now driving his biological father John Redcorn’s Jeep. Nancy and John Redcorn are still romantically involved and make an appearance at the beer competition, with Dale Gribble remaining blissfully unaware of their relationship.
• Peggy and Hank’s Overseas Stint: It was revealed that Hank and Peggy spent 15 years living in Saudi Arabia, residing in a manufactured “American” suburb due to Hank’s company.
• Connie’s New Lifestyle: Lauren Tom shared that her character, Connie, is “practicing ethical non-monogamy.”
• Dale’s Political Ascent: During Hank and Peggy’s time abroad, Dale Gribble unexpectedly ran for and won the mayoral election in Arlen.

These details paint a vivid picture of how the residents of Arlen, Texas, have evolved, promising both nostalgic comfort and fresh comedic scenarios for the revival. Fans can anticipate catching up with their favorite characters as they navigate new challenges and maintain their signature charm.

Synopsis:

After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.