Laguna Beach Cast Reunites for 20-Year Special

Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, and more stars from the early 2000s reality show come together for 'The Reunion: Laguna Beach'.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:00pm

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An abstract close-up image of sparkling, reflective textures in high-contrast lighting, evoking the glamour and nostalgia of a reality TV reunion.The Laguna Beach cast reunites to celebrate the show's lasting impact and their enduring friendships.Laguna Beach Today

Nearly 22 years after Laguna Beach first aired, the cast of the iconic early 2000s reality show has reunited for a special reunion episode. Stars like Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti attended a premiere event in Santa Monica, California last month to celebrate the upcoming reunion special, which will air on The Roku Channel. The idea for the reunion came after the Laguna Beach High School alums had their own 20-year high school reunion, prompting them to get the whole group together to reflect on the show's legacy and their lasting friendships.

Why it matters

Laguna Beach was a groundbreaking reality show that captivated audiences in the early 2000s and launched the careers of several of its young stars. The reunion special provides a chance for fans to reconnect with the characters they grew up watching and see how the cast members' lives have evolved since the show first aired.

The details

The Reunion: Laguna Beach was filmed in October 2025 and will premiere on The Roku Channel on April 10, 2026. At a recent screening event, the cast members discussed how the idea for the reunion came about after they had attended their own 20-year high school reunion. They felt it was important to get the whole group together to reflect on the show's impact and celebrate their lasting friendships. The reunion will feature candid conversations between cast members, including Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti, who were at the center of a love triangle storyline on the original series.

  • Laguna Beach first aired in 2004.
  • The cast members had their 20-year high school reunion recently.
  • The Reunion: Laguna Beach was filmed in October 2025.
  • The reunion special will premiere on The Roku Channel on April 10, 2026.

The players

Lauren Conrad

A former star of Laguna Beach who went on to become a successful fashion designer and author.

Kristin Cavallari

A former Laguna Beach cast member who has since launched a career as a reality TV personality, author, and entrepreneur.

Stephen Colletti

A Laguna Beach cast member who was part of the show's central love triangle storyline alongside Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari.

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What they’re saying

“We've had a lot of events recently. We had our 20-year high school reunion, Stephen and Kristen did a beautiful podcast where they reflected on the whole show, and one by one, we all went on their podcasts and talked to them — and I think everyone walked away from that feeling really good about the experience.”

— Lauren Conrad

“The one thing that was missing was getting everyone together in the same room.”

— Kristin Cavallari

“We actually have a lot more in common than I think I thought.”

— Kristin Cavallari

What’s next

Fans can tune in to The Roku Channel on April 10, 2026 to watch the full Laguna Beach reunion special.

The takeaway

The Laguna Beach reunion special provides a nostalgic look back at the iconic reality show and a chance for the cast members to reconnect and reflect on their shared experiences two decades later. For fans, it's an opportunity to revisit the drama and relationships that captivated audiences in the early 2000s.