Netflix Announces 2026 Adult Animation Slate
The year 2026 is not even two weeks old but Netflix is making it clear that they are bringing a heaping pile of new adult animation premieres of new and returning series coming over the next year and this doesn’t even take into consideration what may happen after the biggest streamer in the world acquires Warner Bros. That said, Netflix has also made it clear that these select titles announced do NOT constitute the entirety of the premieres coming later this year so keep it locked here as we get updates along the way.
Network: Netflix
Premieres: January 15
Netflix is set to debut a stunning new animated series that transports viewers to early-1900s London, blending high-stakes drama with blossoming romance within the halls of a prestigious art institution. Love Through a Prism, an original anime series, is confirmed to premiere exclusively on Netflix on January 15, 2026.
COSMIC PRINCESS KAGUYA
Network: Netflix
Premieres: January 22
17-year-old Iroha leads a busy life juggling school and part-time work. Enter Kaguya, a mysterious girl from the moon who crash-lands into her life!.
Network: Netflix
Premieres: Feb 20th
Netflix is expanding its adult animated comedy offerings with a new series called Strip Law, set to premiere on February 20, 2026. The 10-episode series, created by Cullen Crawford, features a lead voice cast that includes Adam Scott (Severance), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Keith David (Platoon), Stephen Root (Barry), and Shannon Gisela (M.I.A.).
The show is set in Las Vegas and centers on an uptight lawyer named Lincoln Gumb. Gumb struggles to win cases in the city until he partners with a local magician and hedonist named Sheila Flambé. Together, they work to bring “flash and pizzazz” to the most ridiculous legal cases Las Vegas can offer.
Cullen Crawford, known for his work on shows like Star Trek: Lower Decks and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, will serve as the creator and executive producer
BEASTARS FINAL SEASON PART 2
Network: Netflix
Premieres: March 2026
In a world of anthropomorphic animals, a reclusive wolf’s complicated relationship with a kindly rabbit is tested by a classmate’s murder, a charismatic deer’s influence, and his own burgeoning predatory instincts.
STEEL BALL RUN JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE
Network: Netflix
Premieres: March 19 2026
A paraplegic ex-jockey joins forces with an outlaw to compete in the first cross-continental horse race across North America in the 1800s.
Network: Netflix
Premieres: April 2, 2026
The story follows a loner high school girl considered unapproachable due to her cold facial expressions and attitude, until she meets a boy who inexplicably tries to get close to her. When two more follow suit, their vexing but endearing youth unfolds.
DEVIL MAY CRY S2
Network: Netflix
Premieres: May 12, 2026
When a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world’s best hope for salvation.
BAKI-DOU: THE INVINCIBLE SAMURAI
Network: Netflix
Premieres: 2026 TBA
Following his legendary father-son battle against Yujiro Hanma, Baki faces a new threat: the resurrection of Japan’s greatest swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi. As warriors like Doppo Orochi, Jack Hanma, and Kaoru Hanayama return to the fight, the stage is set for an unprecedented clash the strongest underground fighter vs. the legendary samurai, in a cross-era showdown.
ALLEY CATS
Network: Netflix
Premieres: 2026 TBA
Alley Cats marks Ricky Gervais’ highly anticipated return to scripted television and his first animated series in over a decade. Slated for a 2026 release on Netflix, the “slacker sitcom” follows a group of feral British cats ruminating on the absurdities of everyday life. What makes the project particularly exciting is the reunion of the After Life ensemble, with Gervais starring alongside fan favorites like Diane Morgan, Kerry Godliman, and David Earl. Animation is being handled by the award-winning Blink Industries (Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared), ensuring a “bold 2D style” that perfectly complements Gervais’ signature blend of biting social commentary and unexpected heart. Whether you’re here for the cynical feline philosophies or the star-studded voice cast, Alley Cats promises to be a standout addition to Netflix’s adult animation slate.
LONG STORY SHORT S2
Network: Netflix
Premieres: 2026 TBA
A dysfunctional family’s shared history, inside jokes, and old wounds are explored in this adult animated comedy spanning multiple years.
MATING SEASON
Network: Netflix
Premieres: 2026 TBA
Brings out the animal within to unleash our natural instincts in the pursuit of true love.
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85
Network: Netflix
Premieres: 2026 TBA
Set in Hawkins, Indiana in the winter of 1985, where Eleven and her friends unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town.
⬥ RAY GUNN
On Netflix 2026
