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Netflix Upfront 2026: Renewals, First Looks, and Bold New Projects
entertainment6 minutes ago

Netflix Upfront 2026: Renewals, First Looks, and Bold New Projects

Netflix used its 2026 Upfront to unveil a mix of high-profile renewals (Big Mistakes S2, Love is Blind S11, My Life with the Walter Boys S4, Quarterback S3, Running Point S3, Survival of the Thickest S3) and new projects (A Matter of Time; Barbaric; Calabasas; Grown Ups 3; Myron Bolitar; The Retrievals; Untitled Nick Cannon Docu-Series). It also released first looks and release windows for East of Eden (Fall 2026), The Hawk (July 2026), Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 (June 2026), and Bridgerton Season 5 (2027), plus live events and partnerships (NFL collaboration, Westminster Dog Show streaming). The slate highlights Netflix’s ad-supported push and a broad calendar of films, dramas, comedies, and docs through 2026 and beyond.

WBD’s 2026 Upfront Feels Like a Corporate Wake
business2 hours ago

WBD’s 2026 Upfront Feels Like a Corporate Wake

Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2026 upfront came off as muted and star-poor: no fall slate to sell, absent CEO David Zaslav and HBO chief Casey Bloys, and a lineup consisting mainly of familiar faces. Executives tried to frame the event around partnerships and performance, but critics called it forgettable, likening it to a wake for a company in flux as WBD eyes major changes—including a reported path to a Paramount Skydance merger—pending regulatory approval.