‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Drops First Look at New Generation of Hillman Students

By Joe Otterson

Joe Otterson

TV Reporter

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Netflix has released first-look images from their followup to “A Different World.”

As previously announced, the series will premiere on Sept. 24. As with the original show, it will take place at the fictional HBCU Hillman College.

Check out the pictures below.

The show was first reported to be in development at the streamer in 2024, while a rare Netflix pilot order for the show was announced in March 2025. It was formally picked up to series in November.

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