Netflix’s highly anticipated adaptation of Little House on the Prairie is set to premiere this summer, and in a strong vote of confidence, the streamer has already renewed the series for a second season ahead of its debut.
The latest iteration of Little House arrives over 40 years after the original Little House on the Prairie series wrapped in 1983.
“I’m incredibly grateful to our wonderful cast and crew, who put their hearts and hard work into making our first season come alive,” showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine said in a release. “We can’t wait to share this new adaptation of the Little House books with the world, and we’re thrilled that Netflix is giving us the opportunity to continue the story.”
Based on the classic children’s literature series Little House by Laura Ingalls Wilder (1932–1943), the upcoming Netflix series reimagines the nearly 100-year-old novels about growing up in the American West in the 1800s. Since the first book was published in the 1930s, the Little House series has sold more than 73 million copies worldwide and has been translated into at least 27 languages. The 1974 show endures in pop culture, garnering 13.25 billion minutes of viewing in 2024 alone. (But, more on that later!)
Here’s everything you need to know about Netflix’s sweeping new frontier drama Little House on the Prairie.
When does season 1 of Little House on the Prairie premiere?
Season one of Little House on the Prairie will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
What is the series about?
Netflix describes its 2026 reimagining of Little House on the Prairie as: “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.”
Who is in the cast?
Anchoring the series are Alice Halsey (Lessons in Chemistry) as the strong-willed Laura Ingalls, the young hero of the novels; Skywalker Hughes (I, Object) as Laura’s older sister, Mary; Luke Bracey (Hacksaw Ridge) as Pa (aka Laura’s father, Charles Ingalls); Crosby Fitzgerald (Crime 101) as Ma (aka Laura’s mother, Caroline Ingalls); and Warren Christie (Alphas) as John Edwards.
Additional cast members include Jocko Sims (Dr. Tann), Meegwun Fairbrother (Mitchell), Wren Zhawenim Gotts (Good Eagle), Alyssa Wapanatâhk (White Sun), Xander Cole (Little Puma), Ryan Robbins (Russell), Barrett Doss (Emily), Mary Holland (Jemma James), Michael Hough (Eli James), Kowen Cadorath (Caleb), Thosh Collins (Louis), Maclean Fish (Adam Scott), and Rebecca Amzallag (Lacey).
What about the original Little House on the Prairie?
The new cast steps into roles made iconic by the long-running NBC adaptation, Little House on the Prairie, which premiered on March 30, 1974, and starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert. The series was initially based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s third Little House book, Little House on the Prairie. In the show’s ninth and final season, following Michael Landon’s departure, the title changed to Little House: A New Beginning. The television series ended on March 21, 1983, but three post-series movies were made: Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (1983), Little House: The Last Farewell (1984), and Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1984).
Since the original series run, the show has aired continuously in syndication and is available on several streaming platforms. The series formerly aired on Canadian networks like Vision TV and is less common on cable now, however Apple TV currently offers all seasons for purchase.
Who is behind the scenes?
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie was developed by Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, The Vampire Diaries, Archive 81), who also serves as showrunner and an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions, Dana Fox, and Susanna Fogel. Friendly’s father, Ed Friendly, produced the original Little House television films and the NBC series, creating a familial link to the franchise’s earlier incarnation.
Season one directors include: Sarah Adina Smith (Episode 101), Julie Anne Robinson (102, 103), Kat Candler (104, 105), Erica Tremblay (106) and Sydney Freeland (107, 108). The series is produced by CBS Studios and Anonymous Content.
Why was it renewed so early?
On March 3, 2026 Netflix announced that it had already renewed Little House on the Prairie for a second season, even though the first season doesn’t officially start streaming until July 9. The early season two pickup reflects Netflix’s continued investment in feel-good, emotionally grounded storytelling.
Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of US and Canada scripted series says, “We are delighted to renew this beautiful reimagining of Little House on the Prairie for a second season ahead of its Netflix debut. The exceptional work by Rebecca Sonnenshine and the entire cast and crew on Season 1 has established a rich foundation of storytelling for years to come. With its hopeful spirit and emotional authenticity, we’re confident that Little House will deliver even more of what fans truly love.”
