The classic beach lifeguard drama returns to television with a winter launch on Fox.
Key points
- Fox will air the “Baywatch” reboot on Jan. 6, 2026 at 9 p.m.
- Stephen Amell leads the cast as Hobie Buchannon, with Jessica Belkin playing his newly introduced daughter Charlie.
- The series has a 12‑episode order for the 2026‑2027 season and is produced by Fox Entertainment and Fremantle.
Fox has scheduled the new “Baywatch” reboot to launch on Jan. 6, 2026 at 9 p.m., according to a report from Variety (https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/baywatch-reboot-release-date-1236931394/).
The series features Stephen Amell portraying an adult Hobie Buchannon, now a Baywatch captain, while Jessica Belkin joins as Charlie, the daughter Hobie never knew existed.
Premiere details
Joining the leads are Shay Mitchell, Brooks Nader, Hassie Harrison, Livvy Dunne, Noah Beck, David Chokachi and Thaddeus LaGrone, with a cameo by Megan Thee Stallion; recurring roles include Ashley Moore, Luke Eisner, Nadia Gray, Kylar Miranda and Charlie McElveen.
Fox ordered a 12‑episode season for the 2026‑2027 broadcast year in September 2025, held an open casting call early in 2026, and began filming in Los Angeles during the spring.
Cast and characters
The reboot is overseen by showrunner Matt Nix and executive producers McG, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz, with McG directing the pilot. It is co‑produced by Fox Entertainment and Fremantle.
The original “Baywatch,” which debuted in 1989, became the most‑watched show worldwide at its peak, later spawning a spinoff and a 2017 feature film that failed to resonate with audiences.
Reader questions
When does the new ‘Baywatch’ series premiere?
The reboot is set to debut on January 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. on Fox.
Who are the main stars of the reboot?
Stephen Amell stars as Hobie Buchannon and Jessica Belkin appears as his daughter Charlie.
How many episodes were ordered for the first season?
Fox ordered a 12‑episode first season for the 2026‑2027 broadcast schedule.
Source: variety.com
