April 14, 2026, 11:20 am | Read time: 3 minutes
The series “Little House on the Prairie,” known from the ’70s and ’80s, is getting a reboot on Netflix. While many production details were unclear for a long time, there are now initial concrete details about the premiere date, cast, and creative direction. A first teaser already provides an impression of the new adaptation of the traditional family story.
As early as January 2025, Netflix gave the green light for a new series production. However, details about the cast, scope, and premiere date were not available for a long time. But now the streaming service has released a first teaser trailer for the remake.
Like the original, the remake is based on the autobiographical book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The trailer offers an early glimpse into the reboot and shows the Ingalls family in their new life in the mid-19th century Midwest. At the same time, it reveals that alongside the search for a new home, conflicts and challenges will also play a role that the family must face.
First Personnel and Creative Team Set
Further detailed plot points are not yet fully known. Officially, the new project is described in part as a “hopeful family drama” and an “epic tale of survival.” Additionally, “Little House on the Prairie” is set to recount the formation of the modern American West.
Responsible for the adaptation is Rebecca Sonnenshine, who holds the creative reins as showrunner and drives the project forward. Sonnenshine has previously worked on successes like “Vampire Diaries” and “The Boys.” She will also serve as an executive producer alongside others. Also noteworthy is the involvement of Trip Friendly in a producing role. He is the son of Ed Friendly, who once helped launch the original series.
The cast is also taking shape: Alice Halsey plays Laura Ingalls, Luke Bracey takes on the role of Charles Ingalls, Crosby Fitzgerald portrays Caroline Ingalls, and Skywalker Hughes appears as Mary Ingalls. Additionally, the ensemble includes Warren Christie as John Edwards, Jocko Sims as Dr. Tann, and Meegwun Fairbrother as Mitchell. Wren Zhawenim Gotts plays Good Eagle, Alyssa Wapanatâhk takes on the role of White Sun. Other cast members include Xander Cole as Little Puma, Ryan Robbins as Russell, Barrett Doss as Emily, Mary Holland as Jemma James, Michael Hough as Eli James, Kowen Cadorath as Caleb, Thosh Collins as Louis, Maclean Fish as Adam Scott, and Rebecca Amzallag as Lacey.
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“Little House on the Prairie” Still Very Popular
The new “Little House on the Prairie” series will have to meet high expectations. The original adaptation of the stories about the Ingalls family won several awards and remains extremely popular to this day. For instance, Nielsen recorded 13.25 billion streaming minutes for the old “Little House on the Prairie” series in 2024 alone. This makes it one of the most-watched older series ever–more than 40 years after its production ended.
The original series ran for 9 seasons until 1983 and comprised 204 episodes. It combined an idealized world for many viewers with the treatment of serious topics such as racism or violence.
The new series is set to premiere on July 9, 2026, on Netflix. A second season has already been ordered.