The race is far from over. MTV and Paramount+ have officially renewed RuPaul’s Drag Race for Season 18, alongside fresh seasons of Untucked, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and All Stars Untucked.
The news comes on the heels of a landmark year for the franchise. Season 17 of Drag Race delivered the show’s biggest premiere in seven years and crowned Onya Nurve as America’s Next Drag Superstar. Meanwhile, All Stars pushed the competition to dazzling new heights with its first “Tournament of All Stars,” where Ginger Minj secured a place in the legendary Drag Race Hall of Fame.
The renewals arrive as RuPaul continues to break records, earning his tenth consecutive Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host and solidifying his legacy as one of the most celebrated figures in Emmy history.
Across the franchise, Drag Race season 17 is up for 10 nominations this year, further proof of its unmatched cultural impact.
But beyond the accolades, RuPaul’s Drag Race is a vital celebration of LGBTQ visibility and creativity. At a time when drag performers face growing attacks and attempts at censorship across the country, the show stands as a powerful reminder that drag embodies art, joy, and community.
Season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Untucked are streaming now on Paramount+.
