Netflix Reveals Massive 2026 Summer Release Schedule

Summer Blockbusters: Major Film and Series Returns

Netflix Announces Huge Lineup for Summer 2026

Streaming giant Netflix has officially pulled back the curtain on its release calendar for May through August 2026. This summer is shaping up to be one of the platform's biggest yet, blending highly anticipated sequels, the return of hit live-action adaptations, and a historic move into live combat sports.

From the streets of London in Enola Holmes 3 to the elemental battles in Avatar: The Last Airbender, here is everything you need to mark on your calendar.

May 2026

Live Sports and Reality Returns

May kicks off with a mix of star-powered documentaries and a groundbreaking live event. For the first time, Netflix will host a live MMA broadcast featuring legends Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on May 16.

May 8: Remarkably Bright Creatures & Thank You, Next (Season 3)

May 12: Devil May Cry (Season 2)

May 16: LIVE: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (MMA)

May 19: Wanda Sykes: Legacy

May 20: Kylie (Kylie Minogue Docuseries)

May 27: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Season 2)

May 29: Calabasas Confidential (New Series)

June 2026

The Return of Avatar

June is dominated by the long-awaited second season of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, which takes the story into "Book Two: Earth."

June 5: Office Romance

June 11: Sweet Magnolias (Season 5)

June 24: The American Experiment

June 25: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Season 2)

Fans of true crime can also look forward to The Murder of Rachel Nickell and the new thriller The Witness early in the month.

July 2026

Enola Holmes and Heartstopper Finale

July brings two of Netflix’s biggest fan-favorite franchises to their next chapters. Millie Bobby Brown returns as the world's sharpest young detective on July 1.

July 1: Enola Holmes 3

July 2: Survival of the Thickest (Season 3)

July 9: Little House on the Prairie (Season 1)

July 17: Heartstopper Forever (Finale Movie)

July 23: Ransom Canyon (Season 2)