Back to All NewsWhat Next? Netflix Presents the Latest German-Speaking Series, Films and Non-Fction Highlights, Live in Berlin
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28 January 2026
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This evening, Netflix presented the highlights of its upcoming German-speaking productions with a star-studded line-up and exclusive moments in front of over 300 invited guests.
Mala Emde, Katharina Stark and Louis Hofmann captivated the audience with a moving presentation of their new film, 23 000 Lives - which is inspired by the true story of a group of young people set out to rescue refugees in distress in the Mediterranean.. Other stars in attendance included actress Alexandra Maria Lara and former professional football player R rik Gislason, who presented the first scenes from their comedy film Eat Pray Bark, where five eccentric dog owners seek help in dealing with their four-legged friends. The film will land on Netflix on 1 April.
Tom Schilling and Peter Jordan presented exclusive scenes from the second season of the hit series Murder Mindfully, which will be available from 28 May, and confirmed that season three has officially been green lit. Another highlight of the evening: Jana Ina and Giovanni Zarrella, one of Germanys most popular celebrity couples, took to the stage and announced their collaboration with Netflix on a docu-follow series, which will take viewers behind the scenes of their lives. Netflix also announced that the production of the third season of Love is Blind: Germany will start soon. It also revealed the ongoing production of the documentary Schumacher 94, which tells the story of the most legendary Formula 1 season of all time.
The diverse 2026 line-up includes the highly anticipated thriller The Trap, the third and final season of the international hit series The Empress, the star-studded comedy The Birthday Gift, and the third season of Kaulitz & Kaulitz featuring the popular twins, among other titles.
The successes of recent years shows how truly diverse entertainment today can be. But we're not stopping there. 2026 is our most ambitious year yet, with more German-language series, films and non-fiction projects and in greater variety than we have ever seen before. This is only made possible by years of work to develop the right projects, the courage to try something new, and close collaboration with our creative partners and producers on the ground. With What Next', we show what Netflix stands for: strong local stories, executed at the highest level, said Katja Hofem, Netflix Vice President Content DACH.
Wiebke Schodder (Director Nonfiction DACH), Sasha B hler (Director Film DACH), Katja Hofem (VIP Content DACH), Eva van Leeuwen (Director Series DACH)
Global highlights can be found here and the latest info on all new releases at any time on Tudum.
The upcoming DACH productions at a glance:
SERIESUNFAMILIAR S1 On Netflix from 5 February 2026 | Scripted Series Hidden in the heart of Berlin, ex-spies Simon and Meret run a safe house. When a threat they thought was buried reappears, they find themselves hiding from assassins, Russian agents, the BND, ex-lovers and a whole bunch of people they have wronged - all while trying to keep their marriage together. Directors: Lennart Ruff (Lead), Philipp Leinemann Creator/Head-Autor: Paul Coates Screenwriters: Paul Coates, Kim Zimmermann, Alexander Seibt Producer: Andreas Bareiss Executive Producer: Sabine de Mardt, Paul Coates, Sidonie Dumas Producer: Lina Mareike Zopfs Director of Photography: Christian Stangassinger Production Design: Myrna Wolff Costume Design: Silke Faber Head Editor: Carolin Biesenbach Music: Jessica Jones Production: Gaumont Cast: Susanne Wolff, Felix Kramer, Samuel Finzi, Natalia Belitski, Andreas Pietschmann, Maja Bons, Genija Rykova, Henry H bchen, Seyneb Saleh, Laurence Rupp, Sina Martens, Anand Batbileg Chuluunbaatar, Aaron Altaras Assets: Key Art | Trailer
CRAP HAPPENS On Netflix from 26 February 2026 | Scripted Series Ever since he can remember, Toni (Anton Schneider aka Fatoni) has wanted nothing more than to leave his hometown of Kacken (an der Havel) and become a famous rapper. But even after 18 years in Berlin, his career still hasn't taken off and Toni makes a living as a pizza baker. Until his life is turned upside down when his mother dies while rescuing a duck and Toni has to return to Kacken. Unexpectedly, hes offered the career opportunity of a lifetime - yet at the same time, he must deal with his younger stepfather Johnny Carrera (Dimitrij Schaad), the talking baby duck Tupac, and the other quirky villagers. And as if that weren't enough, his 13-year-old son Charly (Sky Arndt), whom he never knew about, suddenly shows up in his life Created by: Dimitrij Schaad und Alex Schaad Directors: Alex Schaad und Jano Ben Chaabane Writers: Dimitrij Schaad, Alex Schaad, Jano Ben Chaabane, Mats Frey, Gemma Michalski, Isaiah Michalski und Susann Schadebrodt Executive Producer: Bernd von Fehrn, Kristina L bbert Producer: Richard Lamprecht Production: Warner Bros. International Television Production Cast: Anton (Fatoni) Schneider, Sky Arndt, Dimitrij Schaad, J rdis Triebel, Runa Greiner, Sophia M nster, Jana M nster, Marc Hosemann, Sherine Ciara Merai, Ruth Reinecke, Vincent Redetzki, Taneshia Abt, Matthias Brandt, Edin Hasanovic, Salim Samatou, Maxwell Mare, Hannah Ehrlichmann, Gast Veronica Ferres Asset: Trailer
CROOKS S2 Soon on Netflix | Scripted Series Charly lives a peaceful life with his family in Berlin, until his dark past catches up with him. Old "acquaintances" threaten his familys life and force him to work a heist of a valuable coin. Joseph, a clan driver from Vienna, is supposed to take the loot to Austria. But the well-thought-out plan fails, a shoot-out ensues and someone dies. Inevitably, the fates of Charly and Jos
