From new titles and release dates to casting news and first looks, discover what’s next in Netflix’s coming-of-age universe.
Netflix is the ultimate destination for Young Adult (YA) entertainment, telling stories that speak to anyone who’s ever navigated first loves, big risks, or moments that shape who you become — whether living the experience right now or feeling nostalgic about the past. As we gear up for our biggest YA slate yet — the return of fan-favoritesOuter BanksandGinny & Georgia;new seriesCrew Girl, A Different World, The Body, PoserandThe Sticks;and filmsDon’t Say Good LuckandBest of the Best —we spent the week celebrating all things YA with a series of announcements, debuts, bringing authentic storytelling that resonates with audiences and delivers fresh global perspectives. And we’re just getting started…
New Series and Film Announcements
Today, Netflix announced two new scripted series,Sid & ZoeyandSunshine Girls. Dark, seductive, and unapologetically strange — gothic in its bones and electric in its romance —Sid & Zoeyarrives precisely as the cultural signals become unmistakable: a generation of audiences hungry for bold, creator-driven genre storytelling that is emotionally alive. This new genre-bending, YA series is equal parts supernatural mystery and romance from writers/showrunners Jon Kasdan and John Shiban, executive produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Bad Robot. Find more details onSid & Zoeyhere.Sunshine Girlsfollows Olivia’s fresh start in the suburbs of Valley Hills, California after her move from New York. Starring Alma Marian, Isabella Fowler and Erin Rose Park and from creators Rob Fishman and Nuria Anson, this series will debut exclusively on Netflix in December. Find more details onSunshine Girlshere.
The previously announcedMinimum Wagekeeps it closer to home, following teens juggling part-time jobs and love triangles on the way to graduation. Today, Netflix announced that Randall Park will join the cast, shared afirst lookat the show and confirmed that the first 14 episodes will debut this year, only on Netflix. Find more details onMinimum Wagehere.
ForFinding Her Edgefans, Season 2 is edging closer to its grand encore. Today, we announced that Season 2 begins production later this month with Madelyn Keys, Cale Ambrozic and Olly Atkins reprising their roles for new twists and turns on and off the ice. Read morehere.
Earlier this week,The Sticksrevealed its title on Monday alongside newOuter Bankscharacter posters and a franchise trailer.A Different Worldannounced Brandy will perform the theme song,Crew Girldropped a new trailer, andThe Bodyunveiled its November 11 premiere date with a first look.
And starting today,Don’t Say Good Luck, directed by Julia Hart and starring Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey and Max Greenfield, is streaming on Netflix. In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with even more drama at home than on the stage. Watchhere.
Netflix Unites Past, Present and Future YA
From Netflix’s Tudum Theater in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon, Evan Ross Katz took his podcast Shut Up Evan: “The Group Chat” live, taping an expanded episode in front of an audience. Katz sat down with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Best of the Best,Never Have I Ever), Anna Cathcart (XO, Kitty,To All the Boysfranchise), Nikki Rodriguez (My Life With the Walter Boys), Miku Martineau (Crew Girl) and Kristina Bogic (The Body) for a conversation on growing up on Netflix and where they’re headed next.
Last night at Laya Restaurant in Los Angeles, talent from our past, present and future YA shows and films united for an epic night celebrating the wide variety of YA stories on Netflix. Attendees included: XYZ The event brought together legacy stars from past hits and our fresh roster of talent coming soon to your screen. Download images here.
Titles with talent attendees:Heartstopper; Outer Banks; Chilling Adventures of Sabrina; Forever; Never Have I Ever; Ginny & Georgia; My Life With the Walter Boys; Cobra Kai; Crew Girl; The Body; The Sticks; On My Block; To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before; Elite; Set It Up; Young Royals; The Kissing Booth; 13 Reasons Why; Best of the Best; A Different World; Poser; Just Picture It; XO, Kitty; and Don’t Say Good Luck.
All New YA Collection on Netflix
If you can’t wait for your favorites to return, don’t worry. Today, Netflix launched an all-new YAtitle collectionon Netflix. Visit the collection to revisit an old favorite or discover it for the first time with fan-favorite films likeTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,The Kissing Booth, andYou Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvahas well as shows likeNever Have I Ever, My Life With the Walter BoysandXO, Kitty,just to name a few. Scan the QR code on the collection screen to dive even deeper into your favorite worlds and characters with title commentary, behind-the-scenes clips, bloopers and more.
The Power of YA Stories by the Numbers
Young viewers aren’t the only ones showing up for these stories. YA series and films have driven over10.5B global viewson Netflix since 2023, with the top five most-watched series includingStranger Things, Ginny & GeorgiaandWednesday; and top five films includingDamselandYou Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.This year alone, YA titles have appeared inNetflix’s Global Top 10 over 90% of the time so far this year, with more than 20 different titles making that list — each becoming a shared, multigenerational watch rather than a niche teen hit.
The fandom for our YA titles extends far beyond Netflix. Since 2022, YA titles have represented30% of our most talked-about titles per year on social media. YA shows and movies on Netflix have captured both fans and the cultural zeitgeist:Finding Her Edgesparked a 1,300% surge in global searches for the audiobook on Spotify;To All the Boys I’ve Loved BeforesentYakult sales soaring; One Daysparked Airbnb searchesfor Greece; andOuter Banksignited the “Pogue Life”fashion trend. Netflix YA titles have also created global stars in Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Centineo, Madelyn Cline and many more withtheir social followings skyrocketing up to 3000%following the release of their shows and movies.
