The Netflix shows returning in 2026… and the new seasons you won't be able to see until 2027 and beyond
Netflix has announced which of its biggest shows will be back this year –– and the new seasons you won't be able to see until 2027 and beyond. Leading the comeback pack is The Hunting Wives, which became a blockbuster hit for the streaming giant last year.The soapy drama, fronted by Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow, was at one point the most-watched series in the US following its premiere last July. According to Deadline, new seasons of Outer Banks, The Gentlemen, and Black Doves are also on their way.Another of the most anticipated shows this year is the final season of the fantasy series The Witcher. The Hunting Wives (pictured) is among the popular Netflix shows set to return this yearThe new season features Liam Hemsworth, who took over the lead role from Henry Cavill.Cavill, who portrayed Geralt of Rivia for the show's first three seasons, dramatically quit the series in 2022 to pursue other projects.Meanwhile, the critically-acclaimed French drama Lupin is returning for a fourth season, along with season three of the popular rom-com Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell.Second seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender, 3 Body Problem, Leanne, The Four Seasons, Beef, and Running Point are also on their way.They join previously announced renewals, including Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer, and The Night Agent.The romantic dramas Virgin River, Emily In Paris, and Sweet Magnolias are also returning.The wrestling reality series WWE: Unreal, which gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the WWE, is also coming back for its second season.A press release touted touted appearances from WWE superstars like Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, and Cody Rhodes, as well as country music hitmaker Jelly Roll. Fans will also get to see the final season of The Witcher, which now stars Liam Hemsworth instead of original lead Henry Cavill The wrestling reality series WWE: Unreal, which gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the WWE, is also coming back for another seasonNoticeably missing from Netflix's 2026 renewal slate is the record-breaking Wednesday.The series, led by Jenna Ortega, is the biggest English-language Netflix show of all time, but it suffered from a three-year gap between seasons one and two.Fans are now fearing a similar wait for season three, which was officially confirmed last November. 'Our goal for Season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can,' showrunner Alfred Gough said in a statement.'We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday,' he added. Ransom Canyon (pictured) and Wednesday were noticeably left out of Netflix's 2026 renewals announcement The comedy Ginny & Georgia, along with western drama Ransom Canyon and Eric Bana's crime series Untamed, were also left off of Netflix's 2026 announcement.Naturally, Netflix fans are less than impressed with the lengthy gaps between seasons, with many taking to social media to vent their frustrations. 'These two year ––sometimes longer–– gaps between TV shows is ridiculous,' wrote one viewer.'Why does it take so damn long for new TV seasons to come out nowadays? It's BS,' commented another.
