Little House on the Prairie (2026 TV series)
American television series
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Little House on the Prairie is an upcoming television series based on the Little House on the Prairie books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The series was developed and produced by CBS Studios and Anonymous Content, and commissioned by Netflix in January 2025.[2] It is slated to premiere on Netflix on July 9, 2026.[3] The series was renewed for a second season in March 2026, ahead of its premiere.[4]
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| Developed by | Rebecca Sonnenshine |
| Showrunner | Rebecca Sonnenshine |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Netflix |
Cast
Main
- Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls
- Luke Bracey as Charles Ingalls
- Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline Ingalls
- Skywalker Hughes as Mary Ingalls
- Jocko Sims as Dr. George Tann
- Warren Christie as John Edwards
- Wren Zhawenim Gotts as Good Eagle
- Meegwun Fairbrother as Mitchell
- Alyssa Wapanatâhk as White Sun
Recurring
- Xander Cole as Little Puma
- Willa Dunn as Nellie Oleson (Nellie is a character making her debut in the second season)
- Barrett Doss as Emily Henderson
- Mary Holland as Jemma James
- Michael Hough as Eli James
- Kowen Cadorath as Caleb
- Thosh Collins as Louis
- Maclean Fish as Adam Scott
- Rebecca Amzallag as Lacey Aubert
- Rachelle Lefevre as Eva Beadle (showing up in the 2nd season)
- Charlotte Sullivan as Margaret Oleson (showing up in the 2nd season)
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by [5] | Written by [1] | Original release date [5] |
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| 1 | TBA | Sarah Adina Smith | Television story by : Rebecca Sonnenshine Teleplay by : Rebecca Sonnenshine | July 9, 2026 |
| 2 | TBA | Julie Anne Robinson | Rebecca Sonnenshine | July 9, 2026 |
| 3 | TBA | Julie Anne Robinson | Francesca Butler | July 9, 2026 |
| 4 | TBA | Kat Candler | P. Carter Kristensen | July 9, 2026 |
| 5 | TBA | Kat Candler | Adam Starks | July 9, 2026 |
| 6 | TBA | Erica Tremblay | Eleanor Burgess | July 9, 2026 |
| 7 | TBA | Sydney Freeland | Tom Hanada | July 9, 2026 |
| 8 | TBA | Sydney Freeland | Adam Starks & Eleanor Burgess | July 9, 2026 |
Production
Development
In December 2020, it was announced that Paramount TV Studios and Anonymous Content would be developing an hour-long drama series based on Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie novel. At the time, the series was set to be executive produced by Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions, Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, and Dana Fox.[6] CBS Studios absorbed Paramount TV Studios’ slate in 2024.[7]
Netflix officially ordered the first season of the new Little House on the Prairie adaptation in January 2025. At that time, Rebecca Sonnenshine was announced as an executive producer and series showrunner. Susanna Fogel was also added as an executive producer.[8]
Speaking in February 2025, actress Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on the entire run of the earlier series, said she had no issue with the new adaptation and that there was "plenty of room" for "someone else's interpretation".[9] Original cast members Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler told ReMIND Magazine the new series would be more focused on the original books, rather than a reboot of their series.[10] They also responded to the social media reaction from commentator Megyn Kelly, who had posted on Twitter that "if you wokeify Little House on the Prairie I will make it my singular mission to absolutely ruin your project."[10] Members of the original cast responded by pointing out that the original series addressed topics that would be considered "woke" today, such as racism, addiction, nativism, antisemitism, misogyny, rape, spousal abuse and other topics.[10][11][9]
The series was renewed for a second season on March 3, 2026.[12]
Casting
An open casting call for the main role of young Laura and other main cast members was announced in March 2025.[13] In April 2025, 10 year-old actress Alice Halsey was cast in the role of Laura Ingalls,[14] with Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, and Skywalker Hughes cast the following month in the roles of Charles, Caroline, and Mary respectively.[15] Later cast were Warren Christie as John Edwards, Meegwun Fairbrother as Mitchell, Wren Zhawenim Gotts as Good Eagle, Alyssa Wapanatǎhk as White Sun and Jocko Sims as Dr. George Tann.[16] In July 2025, Mary Holland and Barrett Doss were amongst seven more additions to the cast.[17] In May 2026, it was announced that Willa Dunn would play Nellie Oleson in Season 2.[18] Rachelle Lefevre and Charlotte Sullivan were added to the Season 2 cast in June 2026, with Lefevre in the role of the town schoolteacher, Eva Beadle, and Sullivan playing Margaret Oleson, mother of Nellie Oleson.[19]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 10, 2025, and Filming wrapped in October 2025.[13][16][20] Filming locations include Winnipeg, Canada.[21]