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We were lucky to attend an Exclusive Netflix Event for Media Only to See What's Next on Netflix!
Movies, TV Shows, Movie News, Hollywood, Netflix News, Streaming, Streaming Charts, Box Office, Movie Shorts, Entertainment News, Behind the Scenes, Movie Interviews, Netflix Shows, Netflix Trending, Stranger Things
At the event, Netflix unveiled its upcoming 2026 slate across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together local stories and major global productions made with Australian and New Zealand talent, crews and creative expertise.
Spanning scripted series, feature films, unscripted entertainment and animation, the slate reflects Netflix’s continued commitment to Australasian storytelling. Leading this next chapter is Amanda Duthie, Netflix’s newly appointed Content Director for ANZ, overseeing the local slate from 2026 onwards.
The 2026 slate kicks off with the return of one of Australia’s most culturally resonant contemporary series. The third and final season of Heartbreak High premieres on Netflix on March 25, following Hartley High’s graduating class as they say goodbye school, hello adulthood. Set and filmed in Sydney, the final chapter is one last wild ride.
The feature film Allen is a heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure, created by Ludo Studio, the makers of hit animation Bluey and the award-winning live action series, Thou Shall Not Steal. Set against the backdrop of a Queensland coastal town, the film follows Petey, played by T.J. Power, who reunites with his long-lost best friend, Allen, 20 years later.
Breakers, led by Antony Starr, alongside Oliver Edis, Annabel Wolfe and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, is the first Netflix series to shoot on the coast of Western Australia, and follows the story of two backpacking friends who are drawn into a close-knit surf community.
Global stories, made in Australia’s backyard
Australia and New Zealand continue to be home to global productions that draw on local talent, crews and locations.
Set and made in the Australian wilderness, Apex is an adrenaline-pumping thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton that follows a grieving woman suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.
East of Eden brings a different register to the slate, reimagining John Steinbeck’s classic novel through a contemporary lens. Shot in New Zealand, the limited series places renewed focus on character and moral complexity.
Wonka: The Golden Ticket, an unscripted series filmed on the Gold Coast by Eureka Productions, showcases another side of what Australia can deliver: technically ambitious, imaginative and built with extraordinary craft.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is a world-extending animated series made by Sydney-based Flying Bark Productions, in which the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorising their town.
Steps, an animated film from Netflix Animation Studios produced in Sydney (sharing animation production with Vancouver), brings a fresh twist to a classic fairytale.Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters?
Since 2021, Netflix has invested more than AU$10 million in building capacity across the Australian and New Zealand screen industries through paid placements, training and development initiatives, particularly for emerging and underrepresented practitioners.
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We were lucky to attend an Exclusive Netflix Event for Media Only to See What's Next on Netflix!
Movies, TV Shows, Movie News, Hollywood, Netflix News, Streaming, Streaming Charts, Box Office, Movie Shorts, Entertainment News, Behind the Scenes, Movie Interviews, Netflix Shows, Netflix Trending, Stranger Things
At the event, Netflix unveiled its upcoming 2026 slate across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together local stories and major global productions made with Australian and New Zealand talent, crews and creative expertise.
Spanning scripted series, feature films, unscripted entertainment and animation, the slate reflects Netflix’s continued commitment to Australasian storytelling. Leading this next chapter is Amanda Duthie, Netflix’s newly appointed Content Director for ANZ, overseeing the local slate from 2026 onwards.
The 2026 slate kicks off with the return of one of Australia’s most culturally resonant contemporary series. The third and final season of Heartbreak High premieres on Netflix on March 25, following Hartley High’s graduating class as they say goodbye school, hello adulthood. Set and filmed in Sydney, the final chapter is one last wild ride.
The feature film Allen is a heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure, created by Ludo Studio, the makers of hit animation Bluey and the award-winning live action series, Thou Shall Not Steal. Set against the backdrop of a Queensland coastal town, the film follows Petey, played by T.J. Power, who reunites with his long-lost best friend, Allen, 20 years later.
Breakers, led by Antony Starr, alongside Oliver Edis, Annabel Wolfe and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, is the first Netflix series to shoot on the coast of Western Australia, and follows the story of two backpacking friends who are drawn into a close-knit surf community.
Global stories, made in Australia’s backyard
Australia and New Zealand continue to be home to global productions that draw on local talent, crews and locations.
Set and made in the Australian wilderness, Apex is an adrenaline-pumping thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton that follows a grieving woman suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.
East of Eden brings a different register to the slate, reimagining John Steinbeck’s classic novel through a contemporary lens. Shot in New Zealand, the limited series places renewed focus on character and moral complexity.
Wonka: The Golden Ticket, an unscripted series filmed on the Gold Coast by Eureka Productions, showcases another side of what Australia can deliver: technically ambitious, imaginative and built with extraordinary craft.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is a world-extending animated series made by Sydney-based Flying Bark Productions, in which the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorising their town.
Steps, an animated film from Netflix Animation Studios produced in Sydney (sharing animation production with Vancouver), brings a fresh twist to a classic fairytale.Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters?
Since 2021, Netflix has invested more than AU$10 million in building capacity across the Australian and New Zealand screen industries through paid placements, training and development initiatives, particularly for emerging and underrepresented practitioners.
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Subscribe to Screen Brief for new movie news and reviews every week!
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