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Two Big New Universal Movies Jumping to Netflix in May 2026
Universal will shift two high‑profile titles, *The Black Phone 2* and *Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie*, to Netflix US in May 2026 after four‑month Peacock runs. Each film will enjoy a 10‑month exclusive streaming window before returning to Peacock for the final four months of the 18‑month pay‑1 cycle. The accelerated schedule, moved up from 2027, helps Netflix fill a shrinking movie‑output slate. The moves also spotlight Universal’s evolving window strategy and Netflix’s continued reliance on licensed blockbuster content.
Brett Gipson on Taking Over David Harbour’s Hopper in ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’
Seasoned actor Brett Gipson has been tapped to voice Jim Hopper in Netflix’s animated spin‑off *Stranger Things: Tales From ’85*, debuting April 23. He approached the blind audition by channeling the Hopper‑Eleven dynamic rather than mimicking David Harbour, and was...
‘Miraculous’ Season 5 and Another Special Hitting Netflix in April & May 2026
Netflix confirmed a double‑header for the French animated hit Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. A new Miraculous World special, "Paris, Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir," lands on April 30, 2026, with Brazil as the sole exception. The full...
‘Wednesday’ Season 3 Casts Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance
Netflix announced that former Game of Thrones star Lena Headey, veteran Andrew McCarthy and James Lance will join the cast of Wednesday Season 3. Filming began in Ireland in February 2026 and is slated to wrap by November 2026, with a 2027 summer or fall release....
‘The Eternaut’ Season 2 Gets Disappointing Release Date Update
Netflix confirmed that *The Eternaut* Season 2 remains in advanced development, with filming yet to begin. The sequel’s budget and visual‑effects scope have ballooned, pushing the production timeline back well beyond the originally expected 2026 window. Executives also hinted that the...
Idris Elba and Golshifteh Farahani Returning for ‘Extraction 3’ Alongside Chris Hemsworth
Netflix confirmed Extraction 3, bringing back Idris Elba and Golshifteh Farahani alongside Chris Hemsworth’s Tyler Rake. Stunt‑man‑turned‑director Sam Hargrave will helm the film, while David Weil, known for Hunters, takes over script duties from Joe Russo. Production is scheduled for June 1 to October 9, 2026,...
Is Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Actually Canon?
Netflix will launch the animated series Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 on April 23, 2026, positioning it as a bridge between Seasons 2 and 3 of the live‑action show. In a recent IGN interview, showrunner Eric Robles confirmed the series respects the existing continuity...
Firefighter Drama Series ‘Rescue Me’ Set to Hit Netflix in International Regions
All seven seasons of the FX drama *Rescue Me* will debut on Netflix across Canada, Israel, India, South Africa, the Nordic countries, the Czech Republic and mainland Europe starting April 26, 2026. The series, praised for its raw post‑9/11 storytelling, remains exclusive...
Don Cheadle’s Wild ’80s Showtime Comedy Is Coming to Netflix This April
Netflix will add the entire three‑season run of Showtime’s cult comedy *Black Monday* to its US catalog on April 13. The series, set against the 1987 stock‑market crash, blends dark humor with 1980s excess and has earned a solid 7.4...
Netflix Just Unlocked Sony Pictures Movies for Ad-Tier Subscribers Early
Netflix has removed the lock on Sony Pictures titles for its Standard with Ads plan, granting ad‑tier subscribers access to both legacy catalog movies and fresh Pay‑1 window releases. The change arrives years earlier than the 2027 deadline originally set...
NBC Sci-Fi Mystery ‘La Brea’ Finally Sets Netflix US Release
NBC’s sci‑fi drama La Brea will debut on Netflix US on May 1, 2026, bringing all three seasons and 30 episodes to the platform. The series, previously exclusive to Peacock, had already rolled out to international Netflix markets in late 2024. Netflix’s engagement data...
The Gentlemen Season 2: Expected Netflix Release Date & Everything We Know So Far
Guy Ritchie’s crime‑comedy series *The Gentlemen* has wrapped filming for its second season and entered post‑production, with a confirmed 2026 Netflix premiere. The eight‑episode season retains the original core cast while adding a slate of new characters, including Italian mafia...
Jamie Bell, Charlie Heaton, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Lucy Karczewski Join 1950s ‘Peaky Blinders’ Sequel Series for Netflix
Netflix and the BBC have green‑lit a two‑season sequel to *Peaky Blinders*, set in post‑war Birmingham of the 1950s. The series will feature BAFTA‑winner Jamie Bell as Duke Shelby, Tommy’s eldest son, alongside *Stranger Things* alum Charlie Heaton and newcomers...
‘Full Swing’ Season 4 Finally Sets April 2026 Release with a Reduced Episode Count
Netflix confirmed Full Swing season 4 will debut on April 17, 2026, returning after a 14‑month hiatus. The docuseries, produced by Box to Box Films, trims its episode count to four, the smallest season yet. It will follow ten PGA Tour players, revisiting 2025...
‘2034’ AI Thriller Starring Rachel McAdams to Begin Filming in May 2026
Netflix is set to launch an AI‑driven thriller titled "2034," directed and co‑written by Joseph Gordon‑Levitt and starring Oscar‑nominated Rachel McAdams. Filming is scheduled to begin on May 4, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, with additional shoots in Montenegro, and is expected to wrap...
‘Veil of Shadows’: Netflix Picks Up Fantasy C-Drama Series with Ju Jingyi and Joseph Zeng
Netflix has secured international streaming rights to the 29‑episode fantasy‑wuxia series Veil of Shadows, originally a Youku exclusive, and began releasing the first five episodes in the United States and select regions. The show, starring Chinese pop star Ju Jingyi...
‘In The Mud’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
Netflix has officially renewed the Argentine‑Spanish series "In The Mud" (En el barro) for a third season, following a strong performance of Season 2. The sophomore season logged 42.2 million hours watched in its first three weeks, ranking #6 among global Non‑English...
Eddie Murphy’s AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute Is Coming to Netflix in May 2026
Netflix will be the exclusive global streaming home for the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Eddie Murphy, debuting on May 31, 2026. The gala will be recorded at the Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, before being edited...
Kevin Williamson Reveals the Reason Behind ‘The Waterfront’ Cancelation at Netflix
Creator Kevin Williamson explained why Netflix canceled "The Waterfront" despite strong viewership. The series logged 258.5 million viewing hours and 40.3 million view equivalents, staying in the top 10 for five weeks. Netflix’s renewal model prioritizes rapid completion rates, and the show’s median...
Netflix Live Action ‘Solo Leveling’ Series: Filming Begins in May 2026 & What We Know So Far
Netflix announced a live‑action adaptation of the hit Korean webtoon *Solo Leveling*, with filming slated to start in early May 2026. Byeon Woo Seok will headline as Sung Jin‑woo, joined by Han So Hee and Kang You Seok. The first...
Leonardo DiCaprio-Produced Docudrama ‘Sitting Bull’ Sets Netflix US Release Date
Netflix will launch the Leonardo DiCaprio‑produced docuseries “Sitting Bull” on April 13, 2026, as part of a new licensing agreement with A+E Networks that brings several History Channel titles to the platform. The four‑hour series, originally aired in May 2025,...
Paradise PD and Farzar Getting “Final Season” Away From Netflix Following Cancellations
Creators Roger Black and Waco O’Guin launched a Kickstarter to finish their cancelled Netflix animated series Paradise PD and Farzar with a graphic novel titled Paradise PD & Farzar: The Final Season. The campaign quickly surpassed its £15,069 (~$19,150) goal, raising over...
Netflix Sets ‘The Lords’ Day’ Series Adaptation with Damson Idris To Star
Netflix announced a six‑part political thriller, *The Lords’ Day*, starring Damson Idris, who will also serve as executive producer. The series adapts Michael Dobbs’s novel – the same author behind *House of Cards* – and is being produced by Bad...
‘Vegas’ Netflix Series Produced by Martin Scorsese: Eyes May 2026 Filming Start
Netflix is developing an untitled drama set in modern Las Vegas, produced by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, the minds behind HBO’s Billions. The hour‑long series will follow casino president “Bobby Red” Redman and will...
The Chilling True Story Behind Netflix Hit ‘Nuremberg’: Author Jack El-Hai on the Minds of History’s Worst War Criminals
Netflix’s new drama *Nuremberg* dramatizes the first of the post‑World War II trials, focusing on U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas M. Kelley, who was the first military doctor to interview Nazi war criminals such as Hermann Göring. Author Jack El‑Hai, whose book *22 Cells in...
Netflix’s Kerri Strug Biopic ‘Perfect’ to Star Millie Bobby Brown to Begin Filming in June 2026
Netflix is developing the sports biopic "Perfect," chronicling Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug’s heroic 1996 vault. Millie Bobby Brown will write, produce and star as Strug, with filming slated for June 8‑July 29, 2026. The project is still under negotiation, and a release is expected...
Everything We Know About ‘Time Out,’ Adam Sandler’s Star-Studded New Netflix Thriller
Adam Sandler headlines Netflix’s upcoming thriller “Time Out,” a psychological family drama directed, written and produced by Scott Cooper. The film is a remake of the 2001 French movie “L’Emploi du temps” and features a star‑studded cast that includes Willem Dafoe,...
Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Great Flood’ Wraps Up 91-Day Netflix Run: #5 In All-Time Top 10
Netflix’s South Korean sci‑fi disaster film *The Great Flood* completed its 91‑day premiere window as the platform’s fifth‑most‑watched non‑English movie ever, logging 86.6 million views and 157.3 million hours watched. The title topped daily Top 10 charts worldwide and lingered for months, breaking...
Korean Spy Thriller ‘Humint’ Lands Unexpected Netflix Release for March 2026
Netflix announced it will stream the South Korean espionage action film *Humint* globally on March 31, 2026, after acquiring the exclusive rights in a surprise last‑minute deal. The movie, written and directed by Ryoo Seung‑wan, concludes his unofficial “Overseas Location”...
Netflix Sets ‘13 Going on 30’ Movie Reboot; Emily Bader and Logan Lerman To Headline
Netflix has officially entered development on a reboot of the 2004 rom‑com *13 Going on 30*, attaching rising stars Emily Bader and Logan Lerman as leads and enlisting original star Jennifer Garner as an executive producer. Veteran Netflix director Brett...
When Will ‘Dark Winds’ Season 4 Be on Netflix? Updated Release Schedule
AMC’s noir drama *Dark Winds* returned for a fourth season on February 15, 2026, delivering eight hour‑long episodes that shift the hunt from the reservation to 1970s Los Angeles. The series, already a Netflix staple after the 2024‑2025 licensing deal, logged 19.2 million viewing equivalents...
New French Rom-Com ‘Promets-Moi’ In Production at Netflix: Everything We Know
Netflix France has begun filming the romantic comedy "Promets‑Moi" in Lyon, with principal photography starting March 3. The story follows Nina, a piano prodigy battling an autoimmune disease, who finds hope through Gabriel, a medical intern. Directed by Nicolas Cuche, known...
Bruce Beresford’s Australian Drama ‘The Travellers’ Heading to Netflix US in April
Australian drama "The Travellers," directed by Oscar‑nominee Bruce Beresford, will debut on Netflix US in April 2026. The film, which opened theatrically in October 2025 and stars Luke Bracey, Bryan Brown, and Susie Porter, is part of Sony Pictures' “Pay‑1”...
Netflix Executive Provides Updates On Its 2026 French Lineup: What We Learned
Netflix’s French programming chief Pauline Dauvin previewed the 2026 slate at Séries Mania, highlighting the continued success of titles like French Lover, Blood Coast (now entering a third season) and the local Rhythm+Flow adaptation Nouvelle École. The streamer confirmed Lupin...
Wait, Are They Really Planning 12 Seasons of ‘One Piece’ For Netflix?
Producers of Netflix's live‑action *One Piece* once said they "hope" for up to 12 seasons, a comment that sparked viral rumors of a 12‑season commitment. Netflix has not officially green‑lit such a long run; instead, the series is being renewed...
‘Family Pack’ Sequel Renaissance Officially in the Works at Netflix With a Refreshed Cast
Netflix confirmed the sequel *Family Pack 2: Renaissance*, moving the werewolf comedy into the French Renaissance of 1515 with an entirely new cast. Production kicks off on April 7 2026, aiming for an early‑2027 release. The original 2024 film amassed 91.5 million viewing hours...
All James Bond Movies Leaving Netflix Already After Only Three Months
Netflix US will lose all 26 James Bond movies on April 21, 2026, after a three‑month licensing window that began in January 2026. The titles were added through a short‑term deal with MGM, which Amazon acquired for $8.5 billion, making Prime...
‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Leaving Netflix Internationally, Rules Out Season 2-3 Additions
Paramount+’s espionage thriller *Special Ops: Lioness* will leave Netflix in Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico in mid‑April 2026 after a one‑year licensing window. The series logged over 100 million hours watched in 2025, roughly 18.3 million views, underscoring strong international...
Every ‘Extraction’ Movie and Spin-Off Coming Soon to Netflix
Netflix is turning the high‑viewership Extraction franchise into a multi‑year franchise, with Extraction 3 slated to begin filming in June 2026 and likely debuting in 2027. The streaming giant is also launching an eight‑episode Mercenary series starring Omar Sy and a South...
What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’, ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ & ‘Sleepy Hollow’
Netflix UK adds 30 new titles this week, including the original film *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* and the action sequel *Bad Boys: Ride or Die*. The slate spans 14 movies, 10 TV series, eight documentaries and two stand‑up specials, expanding both legacy franchises and niche genres. Highlighted...
Emily Horgan on Netflix’s Kids & Family Viewership, CoComelon Fatigue, and the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon
Emily Horgan’s H2 2025 Netflix Kids Content Performance Report shows PAW Patrol leading with 344 million hours viewed, while Gabby’s Dollhouse remains the preschool powerhouse with over 600 million hours. YouTube‑originated series such as Ms. Rachel cracked the top‑four, highlighting creator‑driven growth, and CoComelon’s multi‑year decline...
Netflix Announces Series ‘This Summer Will Be Different’, Based on Carley Fortune’s Best-Selling Novel
Netflix has ordered a 10‑episode romance series, *This Summer Will Be Different*, based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel. The adaptation will be filmed on Prince Edward Island and in Toronto, with Fortune serving as an executive producer alongside Dane Clark,...
‘Forever’ Season 2: Production Start Date Revealed Following 2025 Renewal
Netflix has officially renewed the coming‑of‑age drama Forever for a second season, with production slated to start on May 8, 2025. The series logged 15.9 million views during its four‑week Top 10 run and rose to 24.4 million by the end of 2025, prompting the...
‘Alpha Males’ Season 5 Sets Surprisingly Fast Return Date at Netflix
Netflix Spain announced that the Spanish comedy series Alpha Males will return with Season 5 on April 17 2026, delivering six new episodes. The season follows the five friends as they confront middle‑age realities, including a “Patriarchal Pact, Inc.” commune and new relationship turmoil....
Judd Apatow’s Norm Macdonald Documentary ‘Norm: The Tale Of Norm’ Preps For Release on Netflix
Judd Apatow’s upcoming Netflix documentary, titled "Norm: The Tale Of Norm Macdonald," moves closer to release after receiving an R rating for language and sexual references. The film joins Apatow’s growing slate of comedy‑focused documentaries, including profiles of Garry Shandling...
Composer Dmitri Golovko Interview: The Secret Medieval War Horn Behind Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ Score
Composer Dmitri Golovko crafted the score for Netflix’s sci‑fi thriller *War Machine* by blending electronic synths, choir, and a rare 2,000‑year‑old Celtic war horn called the carnyx. He built a virtual instrument from 200 recorded samples, using it to underscore...
When Will Season 4 of ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Be on Netflix?
Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing will premiere on The CW on April 20, 2026, after filming wrapped in late 2025. The series has already become a streaming powerhouse, with season 1 surpassing five million views and season 3 reaching #3 on Netflix’s Global English TV Top 10...
An Update on ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 and ‘Stranger Things’ 5 Viewership Races
Netflix’s two flagship English‑language series are falling short of their own records. Stranger Things Season 5 has logged 132.7 million views after 77 days, 8 million fewer than Season 4’s 140.7 million, and cannot close the gap before the 91‑day window ends. Bridgerton Season 4 sits...
‘Extraction 3’: Chris Hemsworth Sequel Finally Gets Updated 2026 Production Start in Australia & Europe
Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...
‘3 Body Problem’ Season 2 Confirmed to Have Reduced Episode Count
Netflix confirmed that the second season of its sci‑fi epic *3 Body Problem* will consist of six episodes, down from eight in the debut season, with the third season projected at five episodes. The series is being filmed back‑to‑back through...