Netflix is bringing back some big franchises in 2026
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.
The company just released its planned lineup for the year and it features plenty of major names. In terms of series, that includes the return of 3 Body Problem (season 2), the live-action Avatar: the Last Airbender (season 2), and The Witcher (a fifth and final season), none of which currently have a premiere date beyond a vague 2026. Other heav …