Will there be another My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season? Details revealed

Netflix has officially announced that My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman will return not just for one, but two more seasons. Yes. David Letterman is staying on our screens a little longer. As per the announcement made on June 12, 2025, the series has been renewed for both Season 6 and Season 7.

Season 6 is expected to premiere later in 2025, while the release date for Season 7 will be shared at a later time. The format isn’t changing—viewers can continue to expect in-depth, one-on-one interviews with big names from across public life, all led by Letterman’s signature style. Netflix hasn’t yet confirmed who the guests will be or the exact premiere date for the upcoming season.

What Netflix has confirmed so far

The news of the renewal came through Netflix’s official press channels and social media pages. According to the platform, the decision to continue My Next Guest Needs No Introduction came after consistently strong viewership and industry recognition. In 2024, the show even picked up an Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special.

With the renewal, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman is confirmed to run at least through 2026, making it one of Netflix’s most enduring nonfiction series. Since first premiering in January 2018, it has become a staple for fans of long-form interviews, known for blending humor with serious conversation.

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Format and production details

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman will keep its familiar setup. Every episode features David Letterman in a deep dive interview with one guest. The episodes are filmed either in-studio or at meaningful locations connected to the guest’s personal or professional life.

Each season of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman usually includes four to six episodes, and sometimes a bonus special. The show is produced by Jax Media, Imagine Entertainment, and Worldwide Pants, Inc.—Letterman’s own company.

Executive producers include Tom Keaney and Mary Barclay from Worldwide Pants, Justin Wilkes and Yolanda T. Cochran from Jax/Imagine, and Séamus Murphy-Mitchell. Isabel Richardson and Tommy Alter also serve as producers. The series covers a wide range of topics, including politics, entertainment, sports, and current events.

Past guests and highlights of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction has featured some of the biggest names in politics, pop culture, and sports. Past guests include:

Former U.S. President Barack Obama
Actor George Clooney
Activist Malala Yousafzai
Musician Jay-Z
Comedian Tina Fey
Radio host Howard Stern
Business figure Kim Kardashian

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Actor Robert Downey Jr.
Comedian Dave Chappelle
Singer Billie Eilish
Actor Will Smith
Rapper Cardi B
Actor Ryan Reynolds
Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Singer Miley Cyrus
Basketball player Charles Barkley
Basketball player Caitlin Clark

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Season 5—airing from 2024 to 2025— featured Miley Cyrus, Charles Barkley, and Caitlin Clark. Episodes often lasted 45 minutes to an hour and examined the guest's life, views, and work closely.

The show has also aired special episodes, including the highly debated 2022 interview with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Filmed in Kyiv amid the continuing conflict in Ukraine, that episode became among the most hotly discussed of the program.

Based on past lineups, viewers may expect a combination of high-profile and current guests. However, there is still no word on who would join Letterman in Season 6. Fans could either relive earlier seasons or wait for Netflix to release additional information in the next few months.

Stay tuned.

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Edited by Sohini Biswas