Netflix Italy Unveils 2026 Slate of 17 New Movies and Series Coming in 2026

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All this week, Netflix has been revealing more for its 2026 slate from Europe and around the world. Yesterday, it was Netflix Poland’s turn, and today we’re getting a taste of what’s to come from Netflix Italy over the next year. Many of the announcements today are confirmations, with many having already been announced in advance.

In a press release alongside their slate of 17 upcoming movies and series, Tinny Andreatta, Vice President for Italian Content at Netflix Italy said in a statement, “I’m truly proud of the spectacular pool of talent who this year will give a face and a soul to our Italian stories, which are unique and authentic,” adding, “Each has had a distinctive and unique creative journey, and through our collaboration, we’re excited to be offering these celebrated performers the opportunity to give audiences challenging and previously unseen versions of their artistic identities. And this is an added value we’re really proud of.”

Here is the breakdown of the 17 titles announced, categorized by movies, series, and returning titles.

New Series

Motorvalley

Genre: Drama / Sports | Release Date: February 10, 2026

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One title you should already be familiar with is Motorvalley, a high-stakes drama set in the world of the Italian Gran Turismo (GT) Championship. Luca Argentero (Doc – Nelle tue mani) stars as Arturo, a legendary driver who retired after a tragedy. He is hired by Elena (Giulia Michelini), the heir to a racing empire, to train a hot-headed young talent named Blu (Caterina Forza). It promises to be a story where racing isn’t just a passion, but a matter of life or death.

Physical 100 Italy (Physical Italia: Da 100 A 1)

Genre: Competition Series | Release Date: 2026

The global phenomenon arrives in Italy. In this unprecedented physical competition, 100 contestants—described as “modern gladiators”—will compete to prove they have the ultimate physique. The cast features notable names, including Olympic swimmer Federica Pellegrini, kickboxing icon Elisabetta Canalis, and “Lord of the Rings” gymnast Jury Chechi.

Nemesis (Nemesi)

Genre: Legal Thriller | Release Date: Coming Soon

A powerhouse cast leads this tense legal drama. Pierfrancesco Favino stars as Tommaso Gherardi, a wealthy Milanese entrepreneur accused of murdering his wife, played by pop star Elodie. Barbara Ronchi plays the determined lawyer Diana Potenza, who must uncover the complex truth behind the allegations.

Piero Messina is behind the direction of the new series with Alessandro Fabbri and Ludovica Rampoldi, and Stefano Sardo behind the scripts.

Not to be confused with Netflix’s other series called Nemesis, releasing this year!

Minerva Academy (Minerva – La Scuola)

Genre: Teen Drama | Release Date: Coming Soon

La Scuola. (L to R) Nicole Malaj as Rachele, Giulio Brizzi as Max, Biagio Vendittti as Vincenzo Cipriani, Martina Pia Gambardella as Monica, Margherita Buoncristiani as Camilla Savino, Luigi Bruno as Francesco, Ciro Minopoli as Salvo Fusco, Simone Secce as Diego Giordano, Alicia Edogamhe as Adele in season 1 of La Scuola. Cr. Eduardo Castaldo/Netflix © 2026

Set in a strict military high school in Naples, this series explores a world where mobile phones are banned and days start with flag-raising ceremonies. The story follows Salvo (Ciro Minopoli), a boy from a foster home, alongside Vincenzo (Biagio Venditti) and the rebellious Camilla (Margherita Buoncristiani), as they navigate ambition, love, and strict discipline.

Ivan Silvestrini is working on the series direction with Ivano Fachin, Giovanni Galassi, Tommaso Matano, and Michela Straniero behind the scripts with Picomedia producing.

My 2 Cents (Due Spicci)

Genre: Animation | Release Date: May 2026

The beloved Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare returns with a new animated series. He writes, directs, and stars in this story about Zero and Cinghiale running a small bar. When a figure from Zero’s past returns, their fragile balance of financial woes and misunderstandings is thrown into chaos.

Chiaroscuro

Genre: Mystery / Crime | Release Date: Fall 2026

Pierpaolo Spollon and Andrea Lattanzi star as an unlikely investigative duo in this art-world mystery. When the director of Rome’s National Gallery is murdered and posed like a figure in an Artemisia Gentileschi painting, a sophisticated art expert (Spollon) and a working-class policeman (Lattanzi) must team up to solve the case.

The Good Boss (Il Capo Perfetto)

Genre: Dramedy | Release Date: Coming Soon

Based on the Spanish film El Buen Patrón, this series stars Luca Zingaretti (Montalbano) as Giulio Zagni, the “perfect boss” of a steering wheel factory. As his professional and family life spirals out of control, he must resort to tragicomic measures to keep his world from falling apart.

ITV Studios division Cattleya is behind the new series, with Roan Johnson and Niccolò Falsetti sharing directing duties.

New Movies

The Big Fake (Il Falsario)

Genre: Drama / Crime | Release Date: January 23, 2026

Based on a true story, Pietro Castellitto stars as Toni, a painter who moves to Rome in the 1970s, dreaming of art stardom but becomes the greatest forger of all time. The film explores his entanglement with the deepest mysteries of Italian history during a tumultuous era.

Feel My Voice (Non Abbiam Bisogno di Parole)

Genre: Musical Drama | Release Date: Spring 2026

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A remake of the French hit La Famille Bélier (which also inspired CODA). Sarah Toscano stars as Eletta, the only hearing member of a deaf family. When a singing teacher (Serena Rossi) discovers her extraordinary voice, Eletta faces the heartbreaking choice between her dream and her family.

Campioni

Genre: Comedy / Drama | Release Date: Coming Soon

CAMPIONI

A remake of the Spanish box-office hit Campeones. Alessandro Gassmann plays Marco, a disgraced basketball coach forced to perform community service by coaching a team of neurodivergent players. What starts as a punishment becomes a journey of growth that changes his life. Produced by Andrea Paris and Matteo Rovere for Groenlandia, which is part of the Banijay group. Jacopo Bonvicini is directing with the script from Giulia Louise Steigerwalt and Sofia Assirelli.

Senza Volto

Genre: Action / Thriller | Release Date: Coming Soon

Edoardo Leo stars as Gabriele Costa, a homeless former undercover agent living invisibly to protect his daughter. When his ex-wife is murdered and he becomes the prime suspect, he must go on the run with his traumatized daughter to find the truth. Senza Volto directs with Colorado Film behind the new title.

Noi un po’ meglio

Genre: Romantic Comedy | Release Date: Coming Soon

Elio Germano and Maria Chiara Giannetta star as a couple with opposite personalities—he is family-oriented, she is independent and anti-conventional. Their relationship is tested when they decide to adopt a child, triggering a comedic and emotional negotiation of their differences. Produced by Lucky Red with Daniele Luchetti directing.

New Returning Series and Sequels

The Law According to Lidia Poet (Season 3)

Genre: Period Drama | Release Date: 2026

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Matilda De Angelis returns as Italy’s first female lawyer. In Season 3, Lidia’s brother Enrico is now a parliament member, while Lidia faces a personal crisis: defending her close friend Grazia Fontana in a murder trial where the prosecutor is none other than her lover, Fourneau.

Rhythm + Flow Italy (Season 3)

Genre: Reality / Music | Release Date: June 2026

Netflix’s rap competition Rhythm + Flow Italy returns with a major shake-up on the judges’ panel. Guè joins returning judges Fabri Fibra, Geolier, and Rose Villain to search for the next Italian rap superstar, with a €100,000 prize on the line.

Real Men (Maschi Veri) (Season 2)

Genre: Comedy | Release Date: Coming Soon

Maschi Veri. (L to R) Carolina Crescentini as Simona, Laura Adriani as Daniela, Maurizio Lastrico as Mattia, Sarah Felberbaum as Ilenia, Francesco Montanari as Riccardo, Thony as Tiziana, Yamila Suarez as Maria, Pietro Sermonti as Luigi, Matteo Martari as Massimo in episode 208 of Maschi Veri. Cr. Lucia Iuorio/Netflix © 2026

The comedy about “toxic masculinity” and male friendship returns. The four protagonists—Massimo, Riccardo, Luigi, and Mattia—are still struggling to find balance in a changing world. Season 2 finds them in situations exactly opposite to how we left them, yet their bond remains the one constant.

My Family (Storia della mia famiglia) (Season 2)

Genre: Drama | Release Date: Coming Soon

Storia della mia famiglia. (L to R) Massimiliano Caiazzo as Valerio, Tommaso Guidi as Ercole, Antonio Gargiulo as Demetrio in episode 201 of Storia della mia famiglia. Cr. Chiara Calabro/Netflix © 2026

One year after Fausto’s death, the family clan is more precarious than ever. Eduardo Scarpetta and Vanessa Scalera return in a season where the arrival of an unexpected guest—Fausto’s father—forces everyone to finally confront their grief and attempt to reunite.

Suburramaxima

Genre: Crime Drama | Release Date: Coming Soon

The Suburra saga continues following three seasons of Blood on Rome and 2023’s Suburraeterna. Picking up nine years after the previous chapter, Alberto (Giacomo Ferrara) is released from prison just as Rome enters lockdown. He reunites with Angelica and Cinaglia to face a ruthless new criminal clan vying for the “deal of the century”.

We’ll have more detailed previews for some of these upcoming movies and series in due course – which are you excited to check out? Let us know in the comments down below.