On February 16, Netflix Australia unveiled its 2026 content slate, spotlighting major Australian and New Zealand stories alongside global productions featuring ANZ talent both in front of and behind the camera.
The announcement reinforces the region’s growing importance as both a storytelling hub and a large scale production base for international projects.
TL;DR
Netflix Australia unveiled its 2026 slate on February 16, highlighting major local originals like Heartbreak High Season 3 and My Brilliant Career, while also spotlighting Australian and New Zealand talent involved in global hits including Bridgerton Season 4, Beef Season 2, and Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. Amanda Duthie has been appointed Content Director for ANZ starting 2026.
Key Australian Series
Heartbreak High Season 3
Premieres March 25, 2026
The third and final season of the culturally resonant teen drama arrives March 25. Filmed in Sydney, the final chapter follows Hartley High’s graduating class as they navigate life after school in one last chaotic and emotional ride.
The reboot has become one of Australia’s most globally recognized Netflix originals, earning strong international engagement since its 2022 debut.
My Brilliant Career
Based on the classic novel by Miles Franklin, this new adaptation tells the story of Sybylla Melvyn, a fiercely independent young woman in 1901 Australia determined to become a writer despite intense family pressure to marry.
The series stars Florence Pugh as Sybylla and is filmed in Adelaide. It is written by Liz Doran and produced by Jungle Entertainment, with directing duties shared by Alyssa McClelland and Anne Renton.
Australian Talent in Global Productions
Bridgerton Season 4
Australian actress Yerin Ha joins the cast as Sophie Baek, the mysterious Lady in Silver, in the Benedict focused season which premiered January 29, 2026.
Other Major Projects with ANZ Involvement
Netflix also confirmed continued Australian and New Zealand involvement across several global titles:
- Alan Ritchson and Charlize Theron headline major Netflix productions filmed or crewed in the region.
- Beef Season 2 is set for 2026 with Australian talent attached.
- Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 also includes ANZ production involvement.
New Leadership for ANZ
Netflix also announced the appointment of Amanda Duthie as Content Director for Australia and New Zealand.
Duthie will oversee the local slate from 2026 onward, emphasizing the region’s dual role as both the home of distinct local storytelling and a key production base for ambitious global projects.
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