Recently, fans received exciting news that the “Snowfall” universe would continue with a spin-off series. This new chapter has been in development since the original series concluded. After a pilot was ordered in March 2025, FX officially greenlit the series in November.

The anticipation is building, as viewers speculate whether this upcoming series will live up to the legacy of its predecessor or fall short like some spin-offs do. Given the critical acclaim “Snowfall” received, the new series is expected to maintain a high standard. As the spin-off looms on the horizon, here’s a glimpse of what we know so far.

This untitled “Snowfall” spin-off will transport audiences to the 1990s, delving into the burgeoning rap and gang culture of South Central. Although the series was just greenlit in November 2025, the wait won’t be too long, with a planned premiere set for 2026 on FX and Hulu.

The currently unnamed “Snowfall” spin-off series is set in the 1990s, and focuses on the rise of the rap and gang scenes in South Central. Since it only just received a series order in November 2025, we’ll still have to wait for a while before we see it on FX and Hulu. However, the wait is not overly long, seeing as the show is set to premiere at some point in 2026. 

As to when, exactly, fans can expect the spin-off to arrive, we can make some educated guesses. The first three seasons of “Snowfall” all premiered in July. Meanwhile, Season 4, Season 5, and Season 6 all kicked off in February. Assuming that FX is eyeing similar programming slots for the spin-off and remembering that the series order only came in November 2025, it’s probably safe to say that a February 2026 premiere can be ruled out. As such, fans probably shouldn’t expect the show to start airing until the latter half of 2026 — perhaps July, perhaps even later. 

“Snowfall” veterans Gail Bean (who plays Wanda Bell-Simmons) and Isaiah John (who plays Wanda’s husband Leon Simmons) have been attached to the spin-off project for quite some time. Thanks to an exclusive article by Variety, we also know a few more names who have joined the show. Apart from Bean and John, fans can expect to see Asante Blackk (“When They See Us”), Peyton Alex Smith (“The Quad”), and musician Simmie “Buddy” Sims III (“Rap Sh!t”) in currently undisclosed roles. Though their involvement in the project remains officially unconfirmed, the show’s IMDb page also lists Mykelti Williamson (“Forrest Gump”), Tate Ellington (“Straight Outta Compton”), Cle’era Hollingsworth (“Chops”), Andre Ozim (“You”), and a handful of others among the show’s cast. 

The behind-the-scenes talent also involves some interesting names. The “Snowfall” spin-off is written and executive produced by Malcolm Spellman (“Captain America: Brave New World”), whose knowledge of the 1990s hip hop culture is highly valued by the network. “This new series takes us back to one of the most formative eras in music with the birth of the West Coast rap revolution,” President of FX Entertainment Nick Grad told Deadline. “We worked with Malcolm Spellman on the documentary series ‘Hip Hop Uncovered’ and he has encyclopedic knowledge of this material.” Along with Spellman, “Snowfall” co-creator Dave Andron and a number of other veterans of the show are also returning to executive produce.