World of Wonder has greenlit Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale, the latest expansion of the Drag Race franchise, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal.
Latina Royale will spotlight a cast of all Latin Queens from different shows across the global franchise. The new series notably follows in the footsteps of WOW’s Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale, which featured a slate of Asian drag artists from various Drag Race installments.
A host for Slaysian Royale has not yet been revealed. (Lolita Banana and Taiga Brava currently serve as the co-hosts of Drag Race Mexico.)
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In addition to the reveal of the new series, WOW has renewed Drag Race Philippines for a fourth season. The news comes on the heels of Slaysian Royale breaking records, becoming the most watched global premiere ever for its streamer, WOW Presents Plus. Additionally, the series drew in a 50 percent viewership increase compared to season three of Drag Race Philippines.
“World of Wonder is proud to continue spotlighting the many cultures which shape global drag, and celebrate Latin artistry with Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale,” said WOW co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato in a statement.
Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale and Drag Race Philippines season four will each hit WOW Presents Plus in 2026. To celebrate the addition of Latina Royale, the Emmy Award-winning media company will debut Drag Race Mexico Rewind in December 2025, featuring highlights from the two seasons of the Mexico-based series.
WOW recently announced the addition of Drag Race Down Under vs. the World to its growing worldwide slate. Featuring a cast of Queens from various foreign franchises, the Australia-based spinoff follows a format similar to that of Latina Royale, with Queens from around the globe competing for a chance to win a worldwide crown.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. the World was the first Drag Race spinoff to enlist a cast of international former competitors. Last summer, RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars aired its first and only season, featuring one drag queen from 12 of the varying global Drag Race installments.
