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Last year was a pivotal one for Netflix, as it saw arguably the streamer’s two most prominent series — Stranger Things and Squid Game — come to an end. And while Netflix has a number of competing priorities now, its lineup for 2026 also shows it’s not quite done with blockbuster franchises just yet.
Also of note: Stranger Things isn’t quite done yet. A behind-the-scenes documentary on the fifth and final season will stream on January 12th, and the animated spinoff Tales From ‘85 is also due out in 2026.
Things are a little quieter when it comes to the film slate, which is highlighted by Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (March 6th in theaters, March 20th on Netflix), Enola Holmes 3 (summer), and Greta Gerwig’s take on Narnia (theaters in November, streaming in December). The gaming lineup is particularly sparse, with the only currently unreleased game being an untitled FIFA title, which joins Netflix’s relatively new TV game initiative.
But aside from the more traditional stuff, a big focus this year is Netflix’s ongoing push into live programming. And things start early: the Star Search revival premieres on January 20th, a live skyscraper climb will stream on January 23rd, and SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards will air on March 1st. This is on top of events from the WWE, NFL, and a new deal with MLB.
Of course, it’s worth noting that it’s only January, so Netflix will likely announce plenty of more series, movies, and events throughout the year (or possibly delay some of these).