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Which Netflix original series are coming back later this year? From Guy Ritchie gentlemen for the return of stranger things For more animated adventures, here’s our full list.
The end of 2026 will see the release of some of Netflix’s biggest new original series of the year, including Pride and Prejudice, East of Eden And Below. Along with big new drops, we’ll also see the return of many favorites. Below, we’ve compiled every Netflix Original series returning before the end of the year. For For the purposes of this article, we’re sticking to confirmed releases, even if we do think about some titles, like ginny and georgiacan get into Last minute.
Check here for the complete Netflix release schedule in 2026.
Return of the series with confirmed release dates
gentlemen (season 2)
coming to netflix:Confirmed for September 3, 2026
gentlemen Back in business this September. From Guy Ritchie, the new season sees Eddie and Susie take their criminal enterprise international, leaving the English countryside and heading for the Italian lakes.
The 8-episode second season sees the return of the main cast, including Theo James (Eddie), Kaya Scodelario (Sarah), Daniel Ings (Freddie), and Ray Winstone (Bobby). Joining the cast is Hugh Bonneville (I came), Benjamin Clementine (dune), Benedetta Porcaroli (panther), Amra Mallasi (Dune: Part 2), and Tyler Conti (Safe). British boxer Chris Eubank Jr. is also included.
hip (season 4)
Coming to Netflix: Confirmed for October 23, 2026
The French mystery-thriller, one of the most popular non-English shows in Netflix history hip Officially returns for its fourth season (subtitled Part 4 on Netflix) in October. In the new season Asen (Omar Sy) is put behind bars after faking his death and getting himself jailed. Along with him, his former enemy Hubert Pellegrini (Hervé Pierre) is also imprisoned.
The series is expected to return in late 2026
black pigeon (season 2)
coming to netflix: Late 2026 (Winter)
When? black pigeon Premiering in December 2024, it was a holiday-themed series full of action and espionage. Season 2 shifts from the holiday setting to continue the journey of Detective Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), who solves Black Doves mysteries while still working with her hitman friend Sam (Ben Whishaw). Meanwhile, Helen’s husband Wallace (Andrew Buchan) is vying to become the next Prime Minister.
“I couldn’t be more excited to go back into the world of our murderous little detective family,” series creator Joe Barton teased to Netflix. “Having so many people [members] It’s such a pleasure to have our amazing cast back and to be able to include some of my all-time favorite actors. “Downing Street will never be the same.”
Emily in Paris (season 6)
Coming to Netflix: Confirmed for late 2026
Emily in Paris will officially end with its sixth season, but not before taking him on a massive adventure. After rejecting her career in Italy and breaking up her relationship with Marcello, she moves back to Paris – but not for long before going on a Greek rendezvous.
Star Lily Collins teased, “Season 6 will bring you everything you love about the show and will serve as the final chapter in Emily’s adventure of a lifetime.”
3 physical problems (season 2)
coming to netflix:Confirmed for late 2026
after closing game of Thrones, Showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss moved on to adapt Liu Cixin’s high-concept sci-fi epic. three-body problem. After a strong start in 2024, a second season has been a long time coming. The upcoming season, which has been reduced to six episodes, will adapt the second novel in Cixin’s trilogy, dark forest. “It’s huge. Things get wilder, conflicts get more cosmic,” showrunners David Benioff, DB Weiss and Alexander Wu told Netflix. “Once people see it on screen, they’ll understand why we’re so excited about this season in particular.”
filming going on 3 physical problems Season 2 officially ended in February 2026. Filming for season 3 began in June 2026.
Stranger Things: Stories from ’85 (season 2)
coming to netflix: Confirmed for late 2026 (expected before Halloween)
In 2026, Netflix event stranger things It’s been a decade. Despite the conclusion of the mother show in December 2025, the franchise will continue through spinoffs, comics, and novels. Our first return to Hawkins with the animated spinoff in April 2026 Stories of ’85Which bridged the gap between Seasons 2 and 3 of the main show, chronicling the unseen adventures of our team of teenagers. A 10-episode second season will arrive in October, covering stories from the winter of 1985.
Magician (season 5)
coming to netflix: Expected in late 2026
after game of Thrones As 2019 ended, there was a race for streamers to create the next big epic fantasy series: in particular, Prime Video created wheel of time And rings of power. Meanwhile, Netflix spent big bucks on bringing Andrzej Sapkowski’s beloved epic Magician On our screen. Fans loved Henry Cavill’s portrayal of the monster-hunter Geralt of Rivia, and he was then replaced in Season 4 by Liam Hemsworth, who gave a completely satisfactory performance. Seven years after its launch, Netflix Magician The saga will end in 2026. Will it reach its peak? let’s wait and see.
no one wants this (season 3)
Coming to Netflix: Confirmed for late 2026
Adam Brody and Kristen Bell return as Noah and Joan in fan-favorite rom-com Nobody wants this, Season 3 will arrive later this year.
Netflix officially renewed no one wants this For a third season in November 2025. The streamer confirmed in April that season 3 would arrive in 2026. “We are very grateful to Netflix and 20th for giving us another season no one wants this,” showrunners Jenny Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan Told Netflix When the show was renewed. “This work is criminally fun. Working with the exceptionally talented Erin Foster, this incredible cast of talented, hilarious professionals, amazing writers, and an incredible crew has truly been a wonderful experience.”
devil’s plan (season 3)
coming to netflix: end of 2026
Creator Jeong Jong-yeon’s Korean game show (brilliant, society game) Return. No mistake is forgiven in this game. Expect big personalities, ambitious strategies, betrayals and much more.
Diplomat (season 4)
The Diplomat Season 2 Netflix Everything We Know So Far
coming to netflix: Expected in late 2026
Diplomat season 4 is officially listed On Netflix’s 2026 slate, although no release date has been set; Given the show’s excellent release pace, betting that it will stick around until the end of this year seems like great value for the money. Filming of the political drama began in late 2025 and will conclude this summer. In the season 3 finale, Kate (Keri Russell) finds herself embroiled in a political conspiracy after discovering that Hal (Rufus Sewell) and President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) have launched a rogue operation to steal Russia’s weapon of ultimate destruction, the Poseidon.
answer answer (season 2)
coming to netflix: Expected in late 2026
canadian arctic comedy answer answer Returning for another season, continuing Siaja’s journey as she builds her new life in Ice Cove. Filming for Season 2 was completed in April 2026, paving the way for a debut later this year. We’ve written about Season 2 in more detail here.
hunting wives (season 2)
coming to netflix: Expected in late 2026
lousy east texan drama hunting wives When it arrived on Netflix in July 2025 it immediately became a standout. hunting wives It follows Sophie O’Neill (Brittany Snow), who moves from Cambridge, Massachusetts to Maple Brook, Texas with her family, including her husband Graham (Evan Jonigkeit) and their son. In their new home, they aim to make a fresh start in their lives, leaving Sophie’s mysterious, painful past behind. However, Sophie soon joins a group of naughty wives, and it doesn’t take long before the evils she tried to get away from start to resurface.
Filming for Season 2 will be completed in May 2026. Netflix hasn’t announced a release date yet, but we expect it to arrive on the streamer later this year.
long story short (season 2)
coming to netflix: Expected in late 2026
long story short Season 2 listed on Netflix official 2026 slate. The animated series is created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg (bojack horseman) and follows a middle-class, Jewish Schuper family as it moves through the years and chronicles their adventures, triumphs, disappointments, and everything in between. long story short First aired on Netflix in August 2025, it received extremely positive ratings – it still holds a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Maharani (season 3)
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coming to netflix: Expected in late 2026
german historical drama Maharani It is widely considered to be one of Netflix’s greatest hidden gems. Focusing on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Devrim Lingnau) and her unlikely marriage to Emperor Franz (Philippe Froissant), the series explores her life, trials and tribulations as she sits at the Viennese court.
Season 3 was filmed in Prague and Bavaria in 2025, finishing in early 2026. Netflix hasn’t set a release date, though it’s expected to arrive on the streamer in late 2026.
Which returning series are you most excited to watch on Netflix?
