Upcoming Netflix Releases 2026: Netflix India is lining up one of its biggest years yet. The list of upcoming Netflix releases 2026 shows a clear focus on scale, star power and variety. From high-profile Bollywood films and popular series to reality shows and regional originals, the platform is expanding across genres and languages.
With more than 20 new and returning titles announced, Netflix is targeting audiences of all kinds. Big stars, well-known filmmakers, and familiar franchises sit alongside fresh ideas. As a result, 2026 is expected to be a busy and exciting year for subscribers.
Here is a simple breakdown of what Netflix has planned.
Big Films Lead Upcoming Netflix Releases 2026
One of the most awaited titles is Ikka. The legal thriller reunites Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna almost 30 years after Border. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, the film follows an honest lawyer who is forced to defend a murder accused whose career he once ruined. With Tillotama Shome and Dia Mirza also part of the cast, Ikka promises a tense courtroom drama driven by strong performances.
Another major attraction is Lust Stories 3. The anthology returns with four new segments directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vikramaditya Motwane. The cast includes Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, Radhika Madan and Vijay Varma.
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Upcoming Netflix releases 2026 also include Hum Hindustani, a period drama set in post-partition India and starring Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi. Maa Behen pairs Madhuri Dixit with Triptii Dimri in a crime comedy about a mother and daughter trying to cover up a shocking incident. Manoj Bajpayee headlines Ghooskhor Pandat, playing a corrupt police officer in a thriller that unfolds over a single night.
Other films to watch out for are Kartavya (featuring Saif Ali Khan) as a cop under threat, Gandhari (with Taapsee Pannu in a revenge-driven role) and Toaster (starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra).
Series, Reality Shows And Regional Expansions
Beyond films, the upcoming Netflix releases 2026 lineup is equally strong on the series front. Hansal Mehta’s Family Business stars Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma in a corporate family drama. Legacy features R Madhavan as an ageing gangster trying to protect his empire.
Crime drama fans can look forward to Kohrra Season 2, which returns on February 11, with Mona Singh and Barun Sobti. Comedy remains a priority, with The Great Indian Kapil Show coming back for Season 5 and Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 continuing its courtroom humour.
For fans of unscripted shows, LockUpp returns for a second season on Netflix, while Desi Bling offers a glamorous reality format inspired by Dubai Bling (starring Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash).
Younger audiences will see the final chapter of Mismatched Season 4. New shows like Chumbak (featuring Arjun Bijlani and Neena Gupta) and Yeh Dil Sunn Raha Hai (featuring Shaheer Shaikh and Mohit Malik)add more comedy and romance to the mix.
Netflix is also strengthening its regional presence. Super Subbu becomes its first Telugu original series, starring Sundeep Kishan. Big South Indian acquisitions such as Suriya 46, Kara starring Dhanush and Karthi’s Marshal further highlight this push.
