Hilary Duff Announces Musical Comeback with Atlantic Records and Docuseries

Lead Hilary Duff revealed today that she has signed with Atlantic Records to release new music for the first time in a decade and will star in a Sam Wrench-directed docuseries chronicling her return to the stage in late 2025.

Nut Graf The 37-year-old actress-singer’s announcement marks a major career milestone, pairing a new record deal with a behind-the-scenes series that offers fans an intimate look at her creative process and family life. Her last studio album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., debuted in 2015, making this a highly anticipated revival of her pop career.

New Record Deal and Studio Work

  • Duff officially inked her contract with Atlantic Records on Sept. 9, confirming she will record fresh material after a ten-year hiatus.
  • In a promotional Instagram post, she teased “new music … or something,” alongside studio snapshots with husband and producer Matthew Koma.

Docuseries Details

  • Directed and executive-produced by Sam Wrench, the yet-untitled series will chronicle Duff’s professional and personal journey.
  • Cameras will capture songwriting sessions, rehearsal footage and candid family moments as she prepares for her first live performances in over a decade.

Career Context and Fan Reaction

  • Rising to fame as Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire, Duff has released five albums, including the triple-platinum Metamorphosis (2003).
  • Fans and fellow artists have celebrated her comeback announcement online, with Mandy Moore and other peers sending congratulatory messages.

Looking Ahead

  • No official release date for the new music or docuseries has been announced, but both projects are expected to debut in early 2026.
  • Duff’s return underscores a broader trend of early-2000s pop icons reemerging for new creative chapters.