Today Netflix announced partnerships with leading digital publishers to bring fan-favourite videos to members in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand beginning August 3, 2026.

As Netflix continues to expand beyond series and films, these videos give members more ways to explore the stories, personalities, and conversations they love. Spanning food, travel, fashion, entertainment, design, wellness, and more, the collection complements Netflix’s growing entertainment ecosystem that now includes live events, mobile clips, games, and podcasts.

Content from partners in this first wave will include popular series and videos from brands such as:

BuzzFeed: A*Pop, BuzzFeed Celeb, Cocoa Butter, Pero Like, Tasty

Condé Nast: Allure, Architectural Digest (AD), Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Epicurious, Glamour, House & Garden, Self, Teen Vogue, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Wired, World of Interiors

Hearst Magazines: Cosmopolitan, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, Women’s Health, Town & Country, Delish, Good Housekeeping

PMX, a subdivision of Penske Media: Billboard, Eater, Indiewire, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety

People Inc.: Entertainment Weekly, Food & Wine, InStyle, PEOPLE, Travel + Leisure

Tastemade: Tastemade

Vice: Munchies

Members can expect a mix of licensed archival and ongoing series like BuzzFeed Celeb’s 30 Questions, Tasty Recipes, Vanity Fair’s Lie Detector, AD’s Walking Tour, Elle’s Where is the Lie, Harper’s Bazaar’s Burning Questions, Billboard’s 24 Hrs With, Variety’s How Well Do They Know?, PEOPLE’s My Life in Pictures, Travel + Leisure’s Travel Unfiltered, Tastemade’s Struggle Meals, Munchies’ How To… and many more.

Discoverable directly from the Netflix homepage starting August 3, these videos range from 3-minute-quick hits to 20-minute episodes and offer new ways to discover travel inspiration, cooking ideas, fashion trends, celebrity profiles, home and gardening tips, viral conversations, and more.

“Members don’t just want to watch a show or film and move on – they want to keep exploring the stories and personalities they love long after the final credits roll. These partnerships help us deepen fandom and create more ways for members to carry those stories with them throughout their day,” John Derderian, Vice President, Animation Series + Kids & Family TV overseeing this initiative said.

Netflix has announced their upcoming 2026 and beyond animation slate.

Debuts Include First Look at Ghostbusters: Night Shift Series, Teaser for THE ONE PIECE Anime, Release Dates & New Images for Films Ray Gunn, Steps, In Waves, New Look at Ricky Gervais’ Adult Comedy Series Alley Cats

What’s New:

First Look, Concept Art & Logline for Ghostbusters: Night Shift. The series will release globally on Netflix in 2027.

New Teaser & Images for THE ONE PIECE. The series will release globally on Netflix in February 2027.

New Images, Concept Art & Release Date for Steps. The film will release globally on Netflix on November 20, 2026.

New Image & Release Date for In Waves. The film will release globally (excluding France) on Netflix on December 11, 2026.

New Images & Release Date for Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn. The film will release globally on Netflix December 18, 2026.

New Image for Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats. The series will release globally on Netflix August 7, 2026.

New Image for Netflix Annecy 2026 Line Up:
Top Row from Left to Right: Yuji Yamano (Director, Content-Japan), Yuki Igarashi (Director, THE RIBBON HERO), Dan Casey (Art Director, Steps), John Ripa (Director, Steps), Jason Figliozzi (Head of Character Animation, Steps), Jane Hartwell (Producer, Steps), Priscilla Bertin (Producer, In Waves), Ben Hibon (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Elliott Kalan (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Amie Karp (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Heather Tilert (Vice President, Animation Series, Kids + Preschool)
Bottom Row from Left to Right: Hannah Minghella (Head of Netflix Animation Studios), Alyce Tzue (Director, Steps), Brad Bird (Director, Ray Gunn), Phuong Mai Nguyen (Director, In Waves), Jason Reitman (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Gil Kenan (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift)
Netflix today revealed new details about its upcoming animation slate, fresh off the Annecy International Animation Film Festival stage, where we hosted multiple presentations covering films, series, anime, from CG to hand-drawn, kids to family and adult content.

Netflix has become a go-to destination for animation in all its forms, with more than 130M members around the world watching a variety of animated titles every month. And anime fandom continues to grow at Netflix where programming topped more than 1.5B views in 2025.

Today’s announcements follow an unprecedented year for Netflix Animation, with the triumphant KPop Demon Hunters taking home a history-making two Oscars® and becoming Netflix’s most popular film of all time, spending over a year in Netflix’s Global Top 10*; 13 Annie Awards wins including three for Love, Death + Robots; and Ultraman: Rising nabbing the Children and Family Emmys for Outstanding Animated Special and Sound Mixing & Sound Editing for an Animated Program.

Film:

IN WAVES
Release date: December 11, 2026
Logline: In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.
Director: Phuong Mai Nguyen
Writers: Fanny Burdino, Samuel Doux (Based on the graphic novel by AJ Dungo)
Producers: Priscilla Bertin, Judith Nora
Cast: Will Sharpe, Stephanie Hsu
Images: New Image; Previously Released Images; Talent Images from Annecy

RAY GUNN
Release date: December 18, 2026
Logline: In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova.
Director: Brad Bird
Producers: John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Lisa Beroud
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits
Animation Studio: Skydance Animation
Images: New Image; Previously Released Images; Concept Art; Talent Images from Annecy

THE RIBBON HERO
Release date: August 8, 2026
Director: Yuki Igarashi
Inspired By: “Princess Knight” by Osamu Tezuka
Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama
Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
Art Director: Cedric Herole
Production Company: Twin Engine
Animation Studio: Outline
LOGLINE: Yuki Igarashi, regarded as one of the industry’s most versatile animators, directs the film. He first drew wide attention for the sophisticated animation he handled alone as key animator on the ending sequence of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1. His directorial debut, Star Wars: Visions – Lop & Ochō, received high praise in Japan and abroad for its delicate storytelling and dynamic action scenes. THE RIBBON HERO marks Igarashi’s first time directing a feature-length film.
Bringing together a team of highly skilled creators, the film depicts the story of a lone hero who chooses to defy a harsh destiny, set in a delicately crafted world and brought to life through polished action.
Assets: Main Trailer, New Images, Previously Released Key Art; New: Talent Images from Annecy

STEPS
Release date: November 20, 2026
Synopsis: Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters? Think again. Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith (Ali Wong) steals the Fairy Godmother (Bette Midler)’s magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister Margot (Stephanie Hsu), breaking the Cinderella story as we know it and dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla (Nikki Glaser), a villainous schemer who swoops in and snatches the throne. Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on an epic quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.
Produced by: Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell, Kim Lessing. Poehler and Lessing producing for Paper Kite Productions.
Screenplay By: Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho
Story By: Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho, Riki Lindhome, Kate Micucci
Cast: Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Nikki Glaser, Bette Midler
Animation Studio: Netflix Animation Studios
Images: New Images; Previously Released Images; Concept Art; Talent Images from Annecy

Series:

ALLEY CATS
Release date: August 7, 2026
Synopsis: Alley Cats is a sitcom created by and starring the multi-award-winning Ricky Gervais. The adult animation follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life. From the funny to the absurd, the series is packed with Gervais’ signature style of heart and social commentary that audiences have come to expect.
Creator and Director: Ricky Gervais
Co-director: Elliot Dear
Executive Producers: Ricky Gervais of Derek Productions, Steven Hamilton Shaw of Shush Creative. James Stevenson Bretton and Ben Lole for Blink Industries.
Producer: Hugo Donkin
Production Designer: Tang Heng
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, and also featuring Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way
Animation Studio: Blink Industries
Asset: New Image, Previously Released Images

GHOSTBUSTERS: NIGHT SHIFT
Release date: 2027
Logline: New York City, 1994 — Five years after the Ghostbusters took the Statue of Liberty for a walk, a new wave of supernatural terror hits the Big Apple, forcing a group of scrappy, young New Yorkers — untrained, underappreciated, and kinda sorta responsible for the problem — to put on proton packs, face their fears, and bust some ghosts.
Executive Producers: Ben Hibon, Elliott Kalan, Jason Reitman, Gil Kenan, Amie Karp, and Dan Aykroyd
Images: First Look; Concept Art; Talent Images from Annecy

THE ONE PIECE
Release date: February 2027
Original manga by: Eiichiro Oda (Weekly Shonen Jump, Shueisha)
Synopsis: Produced by WIT Studio, THE ONE PIECE is a brand new anime adaptation starting from the very beginning of the original manga’s East Blue saga. Separate from the TV anime series that has charged full speed ahead over the course of more than 25 years, this series taps into the expressive potential of modern technology to offer a familiar yet fresh take on the adventures of Luffy.
Director: Masashi Koizuka
Assistant Director: Hideaki Abe
Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto
Character Design & Chief Animation Directors: Kyoji Asano, Takatoshi Honda
Creature Design & Image Boards: Yasuhiro Kajino
Prop Design: Eri Taguchi
Action Animators: Ken Imaizumi, Shuhei Fukuda
Art Director: Tomonori Kuroda
Animation Producer: Ryoma Kawamura
Animation Studio: WIT STUDIO
Images: Concept Art, Episode 1 Episodic Art, New Images

The multi-platform media company founded by Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Zinzi Coogler will exclusively develop new series for Netflix

Watch The Announcement Video Here:

Today, Netflix announced a multi-year creative partnership with Proximity Media Television—the multi-platform media company founded by Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian. As part of the new deal, the team behind Proximity Media Television will exclusively develop new series for Netflix.

“We started Proximity Media with a simple goal: to tell event-driven stories that bring people in close proximity with often overlooked subjects. As we continue to expand Proximity’s television business, we’re thrilled to partner with Netflix, a company that has consistently demonstrated its commitment to distinctive creators and original storytelling,” said Proximity Media founders Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian in a joint statement. “We look forward to working alongside Bela, Jinny, Nne and the entire Netflix team as we bring a new generation of stories to audiences around the world.”

“Proximity Media has built a remarkable reputation for championing visionary creators and producing stories that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide,” said Jinny Howe, Netflix Head of US and Canada Scripted Series. “The company’s founders—Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian—have cultivated an award-winning television division that continues to push the boundaries of storytelling. We are excited to welcome the entire Proximity team to Netflix and look forward to bringing their next slate of groundbreaking series to life alongside Nne Ebong and our studio team.”

Proximity Media Television’s division has created fan-favorite series including Marvel Studios’ Ironheart on Disney+, the National Geographic docuseries Hurricane Katrina: A Race Against Time, which reached #1 on Hulu and is National Geographic’s most-watched series ever in the U.S. on Disney Streaming, and the animated series Eyes of Wakanda on Disney+. Under the leadership of VP of Television Simone Harris, the company is currently producing pilots for the new The X-Files series starring Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel, as well as the live-action adaptation of Southern Bastards, starring Kevin Bacon, Erin Kellyman and Tim McGraw.

Coogler is a writer, director, and producer. He wrote, directed, and produced the feature Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, the highest grossing original feature of 2025, amassing over $365M globally. Prior to this, his groundbreaking film Black Panther became the highest grossing domestic release of 2018. Coogler also wrote and directed the hit sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and his additional directing credits include Creed and his debut feature Fruitvale Station.

Ohanian is an Academy Award–nominated and Golden Globe–winning screenwriter and producer. He served as a producer on Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, the highest-grossing original feature of 2025, and was an executive producer on Marvel Studios’ Ironheart on Disney+, Eyes of Wakanda for Disney+, Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Jam a New Legacy, and Creed III. Ohanian co-wrote and produced Searching with his wife and producing partner Natalie Qasabian and director Aneesh Chaganty. He also co-wrote and produced Run, and Missing, the standalone sequel to Searching.

Zinzi Coogler is an Academy Award–nominated and Golden Globe–winning producer. She served as a producer on Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, the highest grossing original feature of 2025, and is executive producer on Marvel Studios’ Ironheart on Disney+, Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Jam a New Legacy, and Creed III.

Whether you’re on your lunch break, commuting, or waiting for your next flight, Netflix on your phone is always with you. Now, we’re taking an exciting first step towards evolving mobile for members. We’re rolling out a new mobile experience that makes it faster, easier, and more fun to find something you’ll love to watch, listen to, or play.

Last year, we updated our TV experience for the first time in more than a decade. Now we’re bringing that same focus on simplicity and delight to mobile. The new design puts what you care about front and center, with streamlined navigation and a visual, vertical discovery experience that feels right at home on your phone.

We’re also introducing ‘Clips,’ our new vertical video feed designed for the way you actually use your phone: quick, visual, and easy to tap into something that catches your eye. Think of ‘Clips’ as a personalized highlight reel that helps you decide what to watch or play next, without endless scrolling. You’ll see short clips from series, films and specials tailored to your tastes, with an easy way to go deeper when something grabs your attention.

We’ve built ‘Clips’ to do more than just entertain you; it’s designed to help you quickly turn discovery into action:
-Add to ‘My List’: See something you like? Add movies and shows straight to your list from the feed.
-Share: Want to relive that long-awaited kiss, look for clues behind that OMG twist, or turn a friend onto your favourite comfort watch? Use the arrow at the bottom to share recommendations to your friends and followers via text or social media directly from the feed.
-Explore: Planning a family movie night? Or just need a good laugh? Browse a world of entertainment personalized to help you decide what to press play on next.

In the future, we’ll expand ‘Clips’ to include podcasts, live programming and collections based on genres, like romance or specific interests, so you have even more choices at your fingertips.

“Mobile is an important part of how Netflix members stay connected to the entertainment they love. With our enhanced navigation and Clips, our new vertical video feed, we’re building on past learnings to deliver an experience designed for the way members want to enjoy Netflix on their phones: for the moments in between, to discover a new title, or a quick laugh. Our vision is to make our mobile experience as entertaining as what you watch, delivering increasingly personalized, immersive experiences for any mood or moment. This is just the beginning.” — Elizabeth Stone, Netflix’s Chief Product and Technology Officer

These updates are available starting today in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines and South Africa, and will roll out to the rest of the world in the months to come. This is just the beginning of what we’re building on mobile. Our goal is to create a truly great entertainment experience on your phone, for every way you like to watch, listen and play.

So what are you waiting for? Open Netflix on your phone. Your next favourite is just a tap away.

Guilty of Streaming Cheating? You’re Not Alone, According to New Survey

Love may be in the air thanks to new films and series like People We Meet on Vacation and Bridgerton
Season 4, but so is streaming “cheating,” and it’s more common than many Canadians might like to admit. According to Enterprise Canada’s latest poll, nearly one-quarter of Canadians with Netflix (27%) admit they’ve secretly watched a movie or show alone that they had promised to watch with their partner. Turns out this secretive habit is especially popular among Millennials and Gen Z (38%).

And most never fess up to the crime. Most streaming cheaters are playing a long game, with
six in 10 (61%) saying they concealed it and later watched the same movie or show again with their partner. When it comes to titles full of twists and turns, like the new film The Rip or the latest limited series His & Hers, it may help to see every plot point unfold all over again!

“Watching a Netflix show or movie as a couple can be a meaningful way to build intimacy and share quality time together no matter if you’re newly dating or have been married for years. It’s a modern love language,” says Shannon Tebb, Toronto’s boutique Matchmaker and Dating Expert. “When you secretly watch ahead without your partner – something nearly a quarter of Canadians with Netflix admit
to doing – it can feel harmless, but it may leave your partner feeling left out and trigger feelings of mistrust or even betrayal.”

Streaming cheating cuts across the board with women (27%) and men (26%) admitting to sneaking ahead of their partner at nearly identical rates, proving anyone is just as likely to press play behind their significant other’s back.

Still, Netflix is far from a solo experience for most couples. Among Canadians with a romantic partner, 67% say they actually prefer to watch Netflix together rather than separately. Because dissecting the ending to Stranger Things or Harlan Coben’s latest mystery is always better together.

Three in four (74%) Canadians say they generally agree with their partner about what to watch on Netflix, though 29% admit their partner has forced them to watch something they would have otherwise skipped. Only 19% regularly disagree over what to watch with their better half.

So, whether you’re a faithful co-watcher or a sneaky episode-binger, just remember, love may be blind but streaming history isn’t. (And don’t forget to save the date — Season 10 of Love
is Blind will be available on Netflix on February 11, 2026!)

Netflix Canada today announced an expanded partnership with comedian, actor and screenwriter, Mae Martin. As part of the new first look deal Martin will create and develop series projects and they will also star in a new stand-up special for Netflix.

The deal comes on the heels of the success of last fall’s thriller series Wayward.
The show world premiered at TIFF and following its release on Netflix spent five weeks on the global top 10.

Martin previously created, wrote and starred in the Netflix series Feel Good and debuted their first hour-long comedy special SAP on Netflix in 2023.

Quote from Mae Martin: Over the last seven years I’ve been lucky to build relationships at Netflix that have felt supportive and creatively empowering, allowing my stories (and weird jokes about snow globes, etc.) to reach a global audience. I’m so grateful to continue that relationship, and this vote of confidence will allow me to elevate other voices as well! I can’t wait to show everyone what I’ve been cooking up.
Quote from Danielle Woodrow, Director, Content – Canada: “Mae is a singular voice who brings a rare combination of originality and curiosity to everything they do. We were thrilled with the success of Wayward and can’t wait to see what they dream up next.”

(Photo credit: Andrew Max Levy)

Today, Netflix announced real-time voting, a new way to be a part of the live events you love!

Now You Can Play a Role in Our Live Events With Real-Time Voting

Whether it’s for your favorite musical act, your favorite dancer or your favorite housemate (or island mate, in some cases), TV viewers like you have been voting for decades. The same is true on Netflix, where our members have been able to show love for their favorite series, movies and specials through ratings like thumbs for more than ten years.

Now, we’re introducing real-time voting, a new way to be a part of the live events you love. When you tune in live for select titles like Star Search, premiering today at 6pm PT/9pm ET, you’ll be able to use this interactive feature to place your vote alongside millions of others as the episode unfolds around the world.

Real-time voting is only available while watching select live events. If you’re watching on TV or a streaming device, vote using your remote. Or tap the screen if you’re watching on our mobile app. Real-time voting is not available while watching on web browsers so make sure you have your TV or phone ready before you press play. For step-by-step guidance on how to vote, check out our Tudum and Help Center articles.

We first began testing an early version of this experience on Dinner Time Live with David Chang, and learned firsthand how members appreciated the seamless and integrated ways they could participate in the series.

Whether you’re voting on your own or making it a watch party with family and friends, each profile gets one vote that impacts how the show — and its contestants — progresses. Star Search is just the first of more moments where members like you can influence live events together from wherever you’re watching.

And now the big question: Who will get your vote?

Netflix have announced their upcoming full 2026 slate of programming ahead. The full slate can be found below, but please note, this list is not comprehensive to all titles launching in 2026, select title announcements will come later in the year.

In addition to announcing the slate, Netflix invites fans to discover “What Next?” via a global asset debut that utilizes tarot cards to tease new and returning Netflix titles coming in the new year and an interactive experience on Tudum.com.

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, 2026 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.

NEWS FROM SERIES

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER S2
On Netflix 2026 | Scripted Series NEW EXCLUSIVE 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 S2, 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 S2
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, BM

BRIDGERTON S4
Part 1 On Netflix January 29, 2026 | Part 2 On Netflix February 26, 2026 | Scripted Series
NEW EXCLUSIVE PHOTO
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), Masali Baduza (Michaela Stirling), 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), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), 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 S7
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 NEW 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, 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
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.

WAR MACHINE
On Netflix March 6, 2026 | Action / Sci-Fi RELEASE 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

We are thrilled to share the addition of six Canadian-filmed Netflix movies and shows to the Netflix in Your Neighbourhood / Netflix chez vous websites. The update, which went live today, features the newly released western drama The Abandons, the hit Canadian limited series Wayward, holiday movies My Secret Santa and A Merry Little Ex-Mas, the new rom-com The Wrong Paris, and Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed film adaptation Frankenstein. All of these productions were filmed across Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, with several towns making their debut on the Netflix in Your Neighbourhood site, including Guelph and North Bay, Ontario; Kamloops, British Columbia; and Seebe, Alberta.

Just in time for the holidays, a recent Netflix poll revealed nearly half of Canadians with Netflix (45%) admitting they want to spend the holiday time during December indulging in their favourite shows, films and festive treats. But that’s not all: half of Canadians (50%) confess to sneaking away from family gatherings to catch up on Netflix during the holidays. So fans can be sure they won’t be alone if they spend the holidays cozying up with new holiday hits My Secret Santa, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, or any of the other films and shows filmed across Canada.

Since its launch in 2021, Netflix in Your Neighbourhood and Netflix chez vous have been helping fans step inside the world of their favourite Netflix stories by discovering their Canadian filming locations. The guide highlights travel spots and hidden local gems, delicious eats, inviting accommodations, iconic landmarks and more; all connected to popular Netflix movies and shows. Netflix in Your Neighbourhood provides visitors with everything they need to plan the ultimate fan trip in Canada

More about the newly added productions:

THE ABANDONS – Washington Territory – 1854 – The matriarchs of two very different families — one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity — find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love, and a piece of land with silver underneath. The collision echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice. This dramatic western series was shot in Seebe and Mînî Thnî, Alberta, both newly added filming locations on the website.

WAYWARD – Nothing is what it seems in Tall Pines. After an escape attempt from an academy for “troubled teens”, two students join forces with a newly local police officer, unearthing the town’s dark and deeply rooted secrets. This captivating thriller was shot in Dundas, Millbrook, Milton, Guelph, Ashburn and Mississauga, Ontario.

MY SECRET SANTA – A vivacious single mom in need of a job decides to disguise herself as a man in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the hotel manager, complications develop that could ruin everything. My Secret Santa was shot in Sun Peaks and Kamloops, British Columbia.

A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS – A recently divorced woman attempts to have one last Christmas with her family before selling the house and moving, but complications arise when her ex-husband brings his amazing new girlfriend into the holiday mix. This holiday rom-com was filmed in Hillsburgh, Glen Williams and Unionville, Ontario.

THE WRONG PARIS – A young woman joins a dating show thinking it’s in Paris, France, but it’s actually in Paris, Texas. She plots a way to get eliminated until her unexpected feelings for the bachelor complicate her plans. The Wrong Paris was filmed in Agassiz and North Vancouver, British Columbia.

FRANKENSTEIN – Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. This highly awaited film was shot in North Bay and Toronto, Ontario.

Q&Eh with the cast of My Life With the Walter Boys, Season 2

The popular series My Life With the Walter Boys returns for Season 2, and much of its charm still comes from the breathtaking Alberta landscapes where the show was filmed. The cast recently shared their favourite memories from their time filming in Calgary and surrounding areas, from breathtaking backdrops, to their go-to local restaurants, the attractions they loved and more. Check out here what they had to say on Netflix in Your Neighbourhood!

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Move over Netflix and Chill; this holiday season, Canadians are all about Netflix and Hibernate. Forget last-minute shopping and chaotic family dinners (yes, even with the in-laws). This year, Canadians are redefining holiday traditions and trading the usual stress for something way cozier.

According to our latest poll, Canadians are getting really serious about their entertainment. A holiday hibernation trend is sweeping the country, with nearly half of Canadians with Netflix (45%) admitting they want to spend the holiday time during December indulging in their favourite shows, films and festive treats, particularly among young adults who are leading the movement.

But wait, there’s more: half of Canadians (50%) confess to sneaking away from family gatherings to catch up on Netflix during the holidays. No judgement – we totally get it.

Not all Canadians are on the same page when it comes to their holiday priorities: Young adults aged 18 to 29 are the most likely to steal away for streaming breaks, with 10% slipping off every few hours for their must-watch series and movies. Whereas Canadians aged 60 and over are holding the firmest to tradition, with 73% preferring time with family over making a dent in their watchlist.

Multitasking has also become a trademark of the holiday season. Nearly a quarter of Canadians (24%) watch Netflix while wrapping gifts, turning chores into festive moments of entertainment.

Canadians also know what they want, with 35% of Canadians re-watching the same beloved films and specials every year, and 43% saying these classic favourites are their top choice for holiday viewing.

With the highly anticipated final installments of Stranger Things arriving this holiday season, excitement is building, with 56% of Canadians planning to watch every new episode as they’re released in November and December.

Make sure to catch the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, debuting in three volumes: the first four episodes are out now, three episodes
will release on December 25, and the finale episode
will land on New Year’s Eve. Each volume releases at 8 PM ET.

So grab your coziest blanket, stock up on your favourite holiday snacks and join the great Canadian holiday hibernation! More here on the studies.