Netflix Upfront 2026 Announcements: Series Renewals, New Movie and TV Reveals & More
Key Points:
- Netflix Upfronts 2026 showcased new projects including the comedy series The Hawk (July 2026) and the drama East of Eden (Fall 2026), alongside partnerships such as two new Mike Epps stand-up specials.
- Several new series and movies were announced, including the medieval fantasy Barbaric, YA drama Calabasas, Grown Ups 3 comedy film, Myron Boltar and The Retrievals series, and a Nick Cannon docu-series premiering in Winter 2026.
- Major renewals include Big Mistakes Season 2 with Dan Levy, Love is Blind Season 11 set in Boston, My Life With the Walter Boys Season 4, Quarterback Season 3, and Running Point Season 3 starring Kate Hudson.
- Netflix expanded its NFL partnership with exclusive games including the season opener in Australia, a Thanksgiving Eve game, Christmas Day game, and Week 18, along with a four-year extension; it also secured exclusive streaming rights for the 151st Westminster Dog Show in February 2027.
- Additional highlights featured first looks and release windows for Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Bridgerton Season 5 (2027), A Different World (Fall 2026), and the KPop Demon Hunters global concert tour, among other upcoming titles.