Netflix 2026 Series and Movie Updates
The Netflix 2026 series and movie slate has received some updates today, and we have the latest news for you here. In addition to announcing the Netflix 2026 slate, the streaming service is inviting fans to discover “What Next?” via a global asset debut that uses tarot cards to tease new and returning Netflix titles coming in the new year.
Fans who are in New York and want to engage with this experience in real life can head to Grand Central Station on January 12-13 to get a first-of-its-kind tarot reading by a 12-foot booth featuring an animatronic of Teyana Taylor, in the role of a tarot reader, which will offer personalized readings to fans curious about their Netflix future.
NETFLIX 2026 SLATE UPDATES
NEWS FROM SERIES
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER SEASON 2
On Netflix 2026 | Scripted Series – NEW PHOTO
A live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
In Season 2, after a bittersweet victory saving the Northern Water Tribe from the invading Fire Nation, Avatar Aang, Katara, and Sokka regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive Earth King to aid in their battle against fearsome Fire Lord Ozai.
EP/WRITER: Christine Boylan
EP/DIRECTOR: Jabbar Raisani
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Dan Lin, Ryan Halprin, Brendan Ferguson, and Albert Kim
KEY CAST: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Elizabeth Yu, Miya Cech, Momona Tamada, with Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Zhang, and Chin Han
BEEF SEASON 2
On Netflix April 16, 2026 | Scripted Series – DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
A young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.
CREATOR/SHOWRUNNER: Lee Sung Jin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Lee Sung Jin, Jake Schreier, Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny
STUDIO: A24
CAST: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Seoyeon Jang, Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-Ho, William Fichtner, Mikaela Hoover, and BM
BRIDGERTON SEASON 4
Part 1 On Netflix January 29, 2026 | Part 2 On Netflix February 26, 2026 | Scripted Series
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The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.
SHOWRUNNER: Jess Brownell
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen
CAST: Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Victor Alli (Lord John Stirling), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), and Masali Baduza (Michaela Stirling).
CAST CONT.: Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Bridgerton), Hannah Dodd (Francesca Stirling), Daniel Francis (Lord Marcus Anderson), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), and Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton).
CAST CONT.: Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich), Hugh Sachs (Brimsley), Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley), Isabella Wei (Posy Li), Michelle Mao (Rosamund Li), and Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun).
MAN ON FIRE
On Netflix 2026 | Scripted Series – SNEAK PEEK PHOTO
Based on A.J. Quinnell’s book series, Man on Fire tells the story of John Creasy. Once a high-functioning and skilled Special Forces Mercenary, known for surviving even the most desolate of situations, Creasy is now plagued with intense PTSD.
Determined to overcome his personal demons, he sets out on a path to redemption. But before he can adjust to this new life, he finds himself back in the fire, fighting harder than ever.
DIRECTOR: Steven Caple Jr. (Episodes 1-2)
WRITER/SHOWRUNNER: Kyle Killen
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann for New Regency Productions. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Tracey Cook for Chernin Entertainment. Kyle Killen and Scott Pennington for Chapter Eleven. Steven Caple Jr., Ed McDonnell, Michael Polaire, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will also executive produce alongside Stacy Perskie, who will executive produce for RedRum.
CAST: Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll, Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, Paul Ben-Victor
FORMAT: 7 Episodes
SWEET MAGNOLIAS SEASON 5
On Netflix June 11, 2026 | Scripted Series – DATE ANNOUNCEMENT + FIRST LOOK PHOTO
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, SC and beyond.
SHOWRUNNER: Sheryl J. Anderson
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Sheryl J. Anderson, Dan Paulson, Matt Drake
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Daniel L. Paulson Productions
CAST: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley, Brooke Elliott
VIRGIN RIVER SEASON 7
On Netflix March 12, 2026 | Scripted Series – DATE ANNOUNCEMENT + FIRST LOOK PHOTO
Virgin River is a romance story centered around nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) move to the remote California town of Virgin River. Yearning for a fresh start, Monroe discovered that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she had to learn to heal herself before she could truly make Virgin River her home.
The series is based on the New York Times bestseller and beloved Harlequin book series written by author Robyn Carr. The Virgin River collection features more than twenty books, and together they have sold more than 13 million copies. Virgin River was named to the HarperCollins 200 list, which celebrates 200 iconic books of the past 200 years.
SHOWRUNNER: Patrick Sean Smith
CAST: Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Zibby Allen, Colin Lawrence, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Kai Bradbury, Kandyse McClure
NEWS FROM FILM
ENOLA HOLMES 3
On Netflix Summer 2026 | Action-Mystery – SNEAK PEEK PHOTO
Adventure chases detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide on a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before.
DIRECTOR: Philip Barantini
WRITER: Jack Thorne Based upon The Enola Holmes Mysteries book series by Nancy Springer
PRODUCERS: Mary Parent, Ali Mendes, and Alex Garcia will produce for Legendary Entertainment. Millie Bobby Brown and Bobby Brown will produce for Brown’s production company, PCMA Productions.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jake Bongiovi and Isobel Richards for PCMA, Joshua Grode for Legendary, Michael Dreyer
KEY CAST: Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge, Himesh Patel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, with Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter
TYLER PERRY’S JOE’S COLLEGE ROAD TRIP
On Netflix February 13, 2026 | Comedy – DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
In an effort to teach him about the real world, Joe takes B.J. on a cross-country college road trip where tensions get high but life-changing lessons are learned.
DIRECTOR: Tyler Perry
WRITER: Tyler Perry
PRODUCERS: Tyler Perry, Angi Bones
KEY CAST: Tyler Perry, Jermaine Harris, Amber Reign Smith
LITTLE BROTHER
On Netflix 2026 | Comedy – FIRST LOOK PHOTO
A famous real estate agent’s carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric “little brother” unexpectedly reappears.
DIRECTOR: Matt Spicer
WRITERS: Jarrad Paul, Andrew Mogel
PRODUCERS: David Bernad for Middle Child Pictures, Ruben Fleischer
KEY CAST: John Cena, Eric Andre, Michelle Monaghan, Chris Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar, Pilot Bunch
REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES
On Netflix May 8, 2026 | Drama – DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Tova, an elderly widow, forms an unlikely friendship with the curmudgeonly Marcellus — a giant pacific octopus that lives at the aquarium where she works. Unbeknownst to Tova, Marcellus is on a mission to solve a mystery that will heal the widow’s heart and lead her to a life-changing discovery. Based on the best-selling book.
DIRECTOR: Olivia Newman
WRITER: Olivia Newman and John Whittington
PRODUCERS: Bryan Unkeless & Peter Craig for Night Owl, David Levine for Anonymous Content
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Alyssa Rodrigues for Night Owl, Tony Lipp for Anonymous Content, Erika Hampson, Olivia Newman, Shelby Van Pelt and Alisa Tager
KEY CAST: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black D’Elia
SWAPPED (fka POOKOO)
On Netflix 2026 | Animated – TRACY MORGAN AND CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT + NEW IMAGES
A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple) — natural sworn enemies of The Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up (while walking in each other’s feathers and fur) to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.
DIRECTOR: Nathan Greno
PRODUCERS: John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Mary Ellen Bauder Andrews for Skydance Animation
STORY BY: John Whittington, Adam Karp, Christian Magalhaes & Robert Snow, Nathan Greno
SCREENPLAY BY: John Whittington and Christian Magalhaes & Robert Snow
MUSIC BY: Siddhartha Khosla
CAST: Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer
WAR MACHINE
On Netflix March 6, 2026 | Action / Sci-Fi – DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
During the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, an elite team’s training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat.
DIRECTOR: Patrick Hughes
SCREENPLAY: Patrick Hughes, James Beaufort
PRODUCERS: Todd Lieberman and Alexander Young of Hidden Pictures, Patrick Hughes and Greg McLean of HUGE FILM, Rich Cook of Range.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Valerie Bleth Sharp
KEY CAST: Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale, Daniel Webber
You can read more about the Netflix 2026 film slate here, and more about the series slate here. You can also watch the new “Discover Your Future 2026” video promo.
