Kristin Cavallari to Reunite with Stephen Colletti and Lauren Conrad for Laguna Beach 20-Year Reunion

| September 25, 2025 | General | No Comments

Laguna Beach, CA — Two decades after redefining reality television, the cast of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County is coming together for a long-awaited reunion.

The hit MTV series, which premiered in 2004, captured the highs and lows of Southern California teenagers as they navigated friendships, love, and drama against the backdrop of the Pacific coast. Now, in 2026, the original cast is reuniting for a special that promises to deliver nostalgia, never-before-heard stories, and a heartfelt look back at the show that became a cultural touchstone.

Roku Announces The Laguna Beach Reunion

Roku officially confirmed that Roku Presents: The Laguna Beach Reunion will debut in 2026 exclusively on The Roku Channel. The two-hour reunion special marks the first time since 2006 that the series’ biggest stars — Lauren “LC” Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti — will appear on screen together.

The project is particularly meaningful, as Conrad, Cavallari, and Colletti are all serving as executive producers. They’ll be joined by original castmates including Lo Bosworth, Talan Torriero, Trey Phillips, Christina Shuller, Dieter Schmitz, Jessica Smith, and Alex Hooser.

What Fans Can Expect

The special will take viewers “back to the beginning,” offering:

  • Behind-the-scenes stories never told before

  • Cast reactions to iconic episodes of the original series

  • A present-day return to Laguna Beach, revisiting the very locations that defined their teenage years

To celebrate, Roku has already teased fans with a nostalgic throwback photo of the cast at their high school prom — a reminder of how it all started.

Why Laguna Beach Still Matters

“Laguna Beach wasn’t just a television series; it defined a generation of pop culture and paved the way for the reality genre as we know it,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Roku Originals.

Series creator Liz Gateley echoed the sentiment, noting how rare the cast chemistry was from the very beginning:

“When I first pitched the show to MTV, never in a million years did I think we would find such a perfect group of real friends. The show not only changed my life and the cast’s lives, but it meant so much to a generation of fans who’ve been waiting for this reunion.”

Kristin Cavallari Reflects on Returning

Ahead of the reunion, Kristin Cavallari shared her thoughts during a May 5 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

When asked if reuniting with her old castmates was “fun,” Cavallari laughed:

“I don’t know if fun is the right word. It was something… When you get your whole high school crew together, everyone gets nervous, everyone starts drinking. I felt like I was back in high school. We get everyone on stage, and the wheels just started falling off.”

The Legacy Lives On

For many fans, Laguna Beach was more than a reality show — it was a cultural phenomenon that launched careers and shaped early 2000s television. With its sun-soaked backdrop, raw teenage drama, and unforgettable love triangles, the series paved the way for reality staples like The Hills and beyond.

Now, 20 years later, the cast is finally ready to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the series that defined a generation.