The show that made running on the beach a spectator sport is back. Yes, you read that correctly. Fox will be bringing back Baywatch for the 2026-2027 season, according to a new report by Variety. Fox Entertainment and Fremantle will produce the show. Matt Nix will serve as the showrunner alongside Dante Di Loreto and original series creators Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz.
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“In its first run, ‘Baywatch’ defined an entire era of beach life and elevated lifeguards to an iconic status. Now, with our partners at Fremantle, this television juggernaut is set for a modern-day comeback,” Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network, said. “Together, Fox and Fremantle, along with Matt Nix and original co-creator Greg Bonann, will bring the California dream to a whole new generation of fans with fresh stories, rising stars and all the spectacle that make the ‘Baywatch’ franchise a global sensation.”
“Baywatch” is back! Fox has officially given a straight-to-series order for a reboot of the legendary lifeguard series to air during the 2026-2027 broadcast season.https://t.co/D9kTtUR03L pic.twitter.com/Dcv2KCYDbM
— Variety (@Variety) September 23, 2025
No News On Who Will Star In The New “Baywatch”
We all know Baywatch was a phenomenon with nearly 250 episodes. The show made huge stars out of people like Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Carmen Electra. And of course, we can’t forget David Hasselhoff as Mitch Buchanon. Together, they worked to save beachgoers while working on their tans. No word if any of the originals will be back for the new Baywatch. But, we can’t say we’d be sad if they returned.
“’Baywatch’ has always been a treasured asset in Fremantle’s portfolio and remains one of the most iconic series in television history globally. We have found the perfect partners in Fox to help us maintain this legacy. With Matt Nix at the helm, we are in great hands, as he excels at telling engaging and entertaining stories,” Christian Vesper, CEO of global drama for Fremantle said. “Our goal is to reconnect with existing fans while also introducing a new generation to the world of these famous lifeguards.”
We can’t wait to see the drama unfold on Baywatch.
This story’s featured image is by Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank.
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