Netflix Upfront 2026: Stars Gather to Showcase Streaming's Latest Content

Netflix's 2026 Upfront brought together a constellation of talent on Wednesday, May 13, at Sunset Pier 94 Studios in New York City to give the entertainment press a first look at the streamer's upcoming slate of originals.

Millie Bobby Brown headlined the rom-com contingent with Just Picture It, her new film co-starring Gabriel LaBelle. The project centers on two college students whose phones mysteriously display images from a decade into the future—showing them as a married couple with children.

The drama category drew strong representation with Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow promoting The Hunting Wives season 2. The pair's characters, Sophie and Margo, find themselves estranged at the start of the new season before circumstances pull them back into their high-stakes games, leaving viewers to wonder who truly holds the upper hand.

Outer Banks marked its presence with a quartet of cast members: Jonathan Daviss, Chase Stokes, Madison Bailey, and Carlacia Grant. Season 5, the show's final chapter, follows the Pogues' return to their haven called "Poguelandia 2.0" after discovering El Dorado's gold. Financial pressures force them to accept a new treasure hunt proposal, drawing them into dangerous territory with formidable adversaries.

The comedy slate featured Michelle Buteau promoting Survival of the Thickest season 3, the concluding season of her series about Mavis Beaumont navigating style, design, and self-love. The final installment arrives July 2.

Leanne Morgan attended to promote season 2 of her sitcom Leanne, which explores her character's reinvention after her husband of 33 years leaves her for someone else. The show also features Kristen Johnston as her supportive sister Carol.

Tina Fey and Will Forte represented The Four Seasons season 2, a dramedy that reunites a friend group for their annual vacation tradition, this time traveling from the Jersey shore and upstate New York to Italy. The season premieres May 28.

Film offerings included Eric André and John Cena's Little Brother, a comedy about a successful real estate agent whose life gets disrupted by his unpredictable "little brother." Hasan Minhaj promoted Best of the Best, which follows two college friends navigating a competitive Bollywood dance team on their path to nationals. The film launches September 18.

Alix Earle brought her sister Ashtin and family to unveil Earle Meets World, a reality series that documents the social media personality's business ventures, international travels, and family relationships.

Pete Davidson represented Netflix's expanding podcast division, promoting The Pete Davidson Show, his weekly series recorded in his New York garage with celebrity guests and friends.