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Fox Greenlights 12-Episode Baywatch Reboot for 2026–27 Season

Matt Nix will helm a modern take with original creators back as executive producers.

Overview

  • Fox Entertainment and Fremantle are co-producing the straight-to-series revival slated for the network’s 2026–27 lineup.
  • The series will introduce an all-new cast and retain the franchise’s signature red swimsuits, according to the official logline.
  • Story materials promise adrenaline-fueled rescues and beachside heroics with a renewed mission to protect Southern California’s shoreline.
  • Casting has not been announced, and production logistics are still being finalized as Los Angeles and Australia are under consideration for filming locations.
  • The original global hit ran from 1989 to 2001 and remains a major franchise touchpoint, though no exact premiere date for the reboot has been set.