Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Coca-Cola Permanently Brings Back Diet Cherry Coke in 2026
Coca-Cola is bringing back Diet Cherry Coke permanently in the US starting in early 2026.
This flavor was first introduced in 1985 and discontinued in 2020.
It will be available in all retailers, not just specific stores like before.
The company confirmed this after a successful limited release earlier this year.
Diet Cherry Coke is a cherry-flavored version of Diet Coke, offering a sweet cherry twist to the classic diet cola taste.
It will come in 20-ounce bottles and 12-pack cans.
The return is part of Coca-Cola's strategy to meet consumer demand and navigate market challenges.
Coca-Cola is permanently bringing back Diet Cherry Coke in the US in early 2026.
The flavor was initially launched in 1985 and discontinued in 2020.
It will be available in all retailers, including 20-ounce bottles and 12-pack cans.
The return follows a successful limited release at Kroger stores earlier this year.
Coca-Cola confirmed the permanent return during a trade event with a company representative.
- Who
- The Coca-Cola Company
- What
- Permanent return of Diet Cherry Coke
- When
- Early 2026
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Popular demand and successful limited release
- Flavor
- Diet Cherry Coke
- Initial Launch
- 1985
- Discontinuation
- 2020
- Return Date
- Early 2026
- Availability
- All retailers in the US
- Packaging
- 20-ounce bottles and 12-pack of 12-ounce cans