‘Duck Dynasty’ Revival in the Works Without Controversial Patriarch Phil Robertson

Grab your duck callers and camo gear because a Duck Dynasty revival is coming to A&E this summer.

“Going back on A&E feels a little like going back home,” married stars Willie and Korie Robertson said in a statement on Wednesday, January 22. “We’re thankful for all who have followed along as our family has grown and expanded and can’t wait to get cameras rolling again on all our new adventures, or perhaps misadventures.”

The network announced on Wednesday that nearly all of the Robertsons will appear on the new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival. Fans will get 20 one-hour episodes from the duck hunters over the course of two seasons.

In the updated series, Willie, 52, and Korie, 51, will be at the helm instead of patriarch Phil Robertson, who was not mentioned in the list of confirmed cast members.

The Robertsons revealed in December 2024 that Phil, 78, was in the “early stages” of Alzheimer’s Disease.

“According to the doctors, they’re sure that he has some sort of blood disease that’s causing all kinds of problems,” his son Jase Robertson explained during an episode of their “Unashamed With the Robertson Family” podcast. “It’s accelerated and it’s causing problems with his entire body.”

Prior to his health issues, Phil raised eyebrows in 2013 when he made controversial statements during an interview with GQ that were homophobic in nature. Phil was briefly suspended from the show. However, after the family publicly said they regretted the “coarse language” he used and Phil claimed he would “never incite or encourage hate” he was reinstated.

When it comes to Duck Dynasty: The Revival, the show will follow Willie and Korie as well as their adult children and grandchildren as they continue their family’s work on their Louisiana homestead. Phil’s wife, Miss Kay Robertson, is slated to appear on the new show as is his brother, Si Robertson.

A&E also confirmed that five of Willie and Kori’s six children — John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella and Rebecca — will all join in on the reality show fun. Their son Rowdy isn’t listed.

“With their dynasty expanding into more than just ducks, Willie and Korie will bring their signature humor and family fun as they grapple with mapping out the future of Duck Commander, watching the kids navigate marriage, children and businesses of their own, and passing down the family legacy,” the press release reads.

Duck Dynasty premiered in 2012 and ran for 11 seasons before going off the air in 2017. At the time, the show focused on Phil, brother Si, and three of his sons, Willie, Jase and Jep Robertson as they grew their business, Duck Commander.

In time, Willie’s home life became a big focus and his children, Sadie, 27, and John Luke, 29, gained their own fame. (Sadie married Christian Huff in 2019, while her brother wed Mary Kate McEacharn in 2015.)

“The Robertson family has always been very open with their lives. Good and bad,” Willie exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2017, reflecting on the phenomenon surrounding their show. “When you’re vulnerable and say, ‘Hey, this is what we’re going through,’ that resonates.”

While the family has been off camera for nearly a decade, A&E is certain fans are still interested in their business and close-knit connection.

“The Robertsons earned a seat in homes across the country with their unique brand of downhome practicality, southern charm and relatable humor,” executive VP and head of programming for A&E and Lifetime Elaine Frontain Bryant said in a press release on Wednesday. “Duck Dynasty played a huge part of the success of A&E for many years, and we look forward to reuniting with the Robertsons on the revival.”

Duck Dynasty: The Revival will premiere on A&E sometime this summer.