By Stig Editor 
Big news: Netflix Secures Exclusive Rights to Premiere “Married at First Sight” Starting 2026 in Global Streaming Shake-Up
Los Angeles, CA – May 25, 2025
In a major move set to reshape the reality TV landscape, Netflix has officially acquired the global streaming rights to the hit relationship series Married at First Sight (MAFS), with plans to premiere brand-new seasons exclusively starting in 2026.
The streaming giant confirmed the news today in a press release that quickly made waves across entertainment outlets and social media. The deal includes original international versions, a brand-new Netflix-exclusive U.S. reboot, and the rights to stream select past seasons from Australia, the U.K., and beyond.
“We’re thrilled to bring Married at First Sight into the Netflix family,” said Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. “This show has captured hearts and headlines worldwide, and we’re ready to evolve it into something even bigger, more global, and deeply addictive.”
The new Netflix version of MAFS will feature a revamped format, more inclusive casting, cross-country relationship experts, and what producers describe as “the most emotionally raw and culturally relevant season yet.” Season 1 of the reboot will debut in spring 2026, with filming already underway in multiple U.S. cities including New Orleans, Seattle, and Atlanta.
In addition to the new U.S. version, Netflix will serve as the home for all future global editions of the franchise, expanding MAFS into new territories like South Korea, Brazil, and South Africa — all with localized production and streaming exclusively on the platform.
The acquisition is part of Netflix’s broader push into unscripted television, following recent successes with series like Love Is Blind, Too Hot to Handle, and The Ultimatum. According to sources close to the deal, the multi-year agreement with the MAFS production company, Kinetic Content, is valued at over $100 million.
Longtime MAFS expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz is expected to return in the reboot, alongside a new panel of international relationship counselors. “This is the beginning of a bold new chapter,” she said in a statement. “We’re going deeper into what marriage means — and what people are willing to risk to find love.”
Fans can expect trailers, sneak peeks, and cast reveals to roll out on Netflix’s official channels early next year.
With Netflix at the helm, Married at First Sight is poised for a massive reinvention — reaching more hearts, screens, and streaming queues than ever before.