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Hail, yeah! King of Drag<\/em> is coming back, and a shot at that crown is now officially up for grabs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Revry<\/a>, the world\u2019s first LGBTQ+ streaming network, has announced that its groundbreaking reality competition series had<\/span> will return for a second season later this year, with casting applications officially opening February 17.<\/p>\n Following the success of the inaugural season, which landed winner King Molasses on OUT Magazine\u2019s 2025 Out 100 list, the show<\/span> will be continuing its mission \u201cto bring focus to the overlooked talents, artistry, and cultural impact of drag kings \u2014 performers who often hail from the lesbian, trans masc, nonbinary, and queer communities,\u201d Revry stated in the renewal release. \u201cWith unique performance challenges designed to test each king\u2019s originality and showmanship (from clown comedy to horror and more), the series celebrates masculinity, performance, and artistic storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n Revry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The streamer\u2019s co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Christopher J. Rodriguez adds that \u201ct<\/span>his community has been vying for a platform to highlight their unique take on drag for years, and they\u2019ve embraced the show as their own, which is such an honor for us. \u201d He also confirmed that e.l.f. Cosmetics was on board again as the presenting sponsor. \u201cWe could not hope for a better partner to join us in unleashing a new group of supremely talented drag kings onto the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n Since its debut last May,\u00a0<\/span>King of Drag<\/em> has received considerable audience and industry attention, surpassing 32 million views to date. It inspired watch parties in Brazil, Paris, London, Taiwan, South Africa, and more, earned more than 30 million social media impressions, and scored two\u00a0<\/b>2026 Queerty Awards nominations<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>King of Drag<\/em> is giving this art form the global spotlight it\u2019s always deserved,\u201d said Damian Pelliccione, Revry\u2019s Co-Founder and CEO, who also serves on the show\u2019s \u201cKings\u2019 Court\u201d judging panel. \u201c[Last year] proved there is a genuine hunger and worldwide audience for it. We\u2019re building Season 2 for them, and for a new batch of drag kings ready to share their talent with viewers everywhere. It\u2019s a one-of-a-kind opportunity for everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n And they mean everyone<\/em>. Open casting-call applications are live now<\/a> and open until March 13. So don\u2019t drag your feet, folks!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n