> At a Glance
> – Bridgerton Season 4 debuts in two halves on January 29 and February 26
> – One Piece: Into the Grand Line returns March 10, Beef S2 hits April 16
> – Stranger Things expands with animated Tales From ’85 and spinoff The Boroughs
> – Why it matters: Netflix’s 2026 slate locks in fan-favorites and fresh IP to keep subscribers hooked all year.
Netflix just revealed its 2026 programming roster, stacking returning juggernauts, book-to-screen epics and live events through December-and promises more surprises ahead.
Returning Favorites
Bridgerton leads the charge with a split-season drop, while Beef and 3 Body Problem finally get their sophomore runs.
- One Piece: Into the Grand Line – March 10
- Lupin – new installment TBA
- The Diplomat – Season 4
- The Night Agent – Peter Sutherland hunts a murder-framed treasury agent
- Outer Banks – fifth and final season
- The Witcher – fifth and final season
- Virgin River – Season 7
Fresh Adaptations & Spinoffs
Netflix keeps mining beloved IP with bold reimaginings:
- Little House on the Prairie – dark fairy-tale/survival twist
- A Different World sequel – Deborah Wayne navigates Hillman legacy
- Avatar: The Last Airbender – live-action return vs. Fire Lord Ozai
- East of Eden – modern series starring Florence Pugh & Christopher Abbott
- Pride and Prejudice – Emma Corrin, Olivia Colman lead Jane Austen redo
- Man on Fire – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II fronts TV take on Quinnell books
2026 Movie Highlights
Blockbusters swing from Narnia to gritty thrillers:
| Title | Key Talent / Notes | Release |
|---|---|---|
| The Chronicles of Narnia | Greta Gerwig directs; IMAX Nov → Netflix Dec | December 2026 |
| Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man | Cillian Murphy returns | Theaters Mar 6, Netflix Mar 20 |
| The Rip | Ben Affleck & Matt Damon; gritty cop action | January 16 |
| Apex | Charlize Theron vs. predator; Taron Egerton costars | April 24 |
| Good Sex | Natalie Portman rom-com from Lena Dunham | TBA |
| Here Comes the Flood | Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson heist | TBA |
| Ladies First | Sacha Baron Cohen in woman-ruled universe | May |
| Remarkably Bright Creatures | Sally Field & giant octopus tale | May 8 |
Live Events Coming in 2026
Netflix beefs up real-time programming:
- Star Search revival – live Tuesdays/Wednesdays starting January 20
- Skyscraper Live – Alex Honnold free-solo climb January 23
- Six Kings Slam – tennis showcase in October
- MLB Opening Night – March 25, plus Home Run Derby & Field of Dreams
- NFL Christmas Gameday – third year running
Key Takeaways
- Split-season drops for Bridgerton and final seasons for Outer Banks, The Witcher anchor the schedule
- Book lovers get Narnia, Pride and Prejudice, East of Eden and Little House reimagined
- Live sports and competition shows expand Netflix’s real-time footprint
- More titles will be announced later this year, per Netflix
Mark your calendars-Netflix’s 2026 slate is stacked from January through December, and the streamer isn’t done yet.
