Netflix is betting that audiences will want to revisit the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie, first published in 1932. The original series, starring Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, and Melissa Sue Anderson, premiered in 1974 and ran for nine seasons.
The new take on the popular classic book series premieres on July 9, 2026.
“Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.
Luke Bracey stars as Charles Ingalls, Crosby Fitzgerald is Caroline, Alice Halsey stars as Laura, and Skywalker Hughes is Mary. Warren Christie plays John Edwards, Jocko Sims is Dr. George Tann, Meegwun Fairbrother plays Mitchell, Alyssa Wapanatâhk is White Sun, and Wren Zhawenim Gotts is Good Eagle. The ensemble also includes Xander Cole, Kowen Cadorath, Thosh Collins, Barrett Doss, Michael Hough, Ryan Robbins, Maclean Fish, and Mary Holland.
The eight-episode season is written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, Francesca Butler, P. Carter Kristensen, Adam Starks, Eleanor Burgess, and Tom Hanada. Sonnenshine also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Joy Gorman Wettels, Trip Friendly, and Dana Fox.
Sarah Adina Smith, Julie Anne Robinson, Kat Candler, Erica Tremblay, and Sydney Freeland directed the first season.