5 best Netflix teen shows coming in 2026

If you’re a fan of teen shows, 2026 is shaping up to be your year. Netflix will be rolling out a lineup of series that’s full of everything we love about coming-of-age stories. There's messy friendships, swoon-worthy romances, and all the drama that makes teen life so thrilling to watch.

In this article, we've shared five of the best Netflix teen shows coming in 2026. These series aren't new. They've been around for at least a season or two, building devoted fanbases and earning praise for their engaging storylines. Don't forget to add each one to your watchlist!

Heartbreak High season 3

• Release date: March 25, 2026

It's been a long time coming, but Heartbreak High is finally set to return with a brand-new season this March. It's the show's third installment, and unfortunately, it'll be its last. For the first two seasons, we watched as a diverse group of students at Hartley High navigated all the ups and downs of teenage life. We watched them form friendships, fall in and out of love, wrestle with identity, and learn hard lessons along the way.

Now, Amerie, Harper, and the rest of Hartley High's senior class are facing their final year, where the pressures of graduation, adulthood, and unresolved drama come to a head. However, things take a serious turn when a revenge prank they are involved in goes badly wrong. Amerie and her friends then find themselves having to hide what happened because if it gets out, it could have major consequences.

XO, Kitty season 3

• Release date: April 2, 2026

XO, Kitty season 3 is almost here! The highly anticipated third season will be released on Netflix this April, and fans are hardly able to contain their excitement. The last time we saw Kitty in the season 2 finale, she was single after she and Praveena ended things because of Yuri. However, she didn’t end up with Yuri either.

The final moments of the season showed Kitty making the bold decision to explore a possible romance with Min Ho by joining him on his family’s summer tour. While the two don’t officially become a couple by the end of season 2, the ending clearly hinted that their relationship could be heading in that direction. In XO, Kitty season 3, it's senior year for Kitty and her friends at KISS.

Kitty is determined to make the most of her final year, create lasting memories with her friends, strengthen her bond with her relatives in Korea, and make major decisions about her future. Most importantly, she’s ready to define her relationship with Min Ho. But as always, life at KISS is anything but predictable. Surprise revelations and unexpected challenges threaten to derail her plans, but when have we ever not seen Kitty rise to the occasion?

Ginny and Georgia season 4

• Release year: 2026

There's no denying that Ginny and Georgia is Netflix's top teen show. Three seasons have come out so far, and the series has only gotten better with each installment. Ginny and Georgia season 4 is confirmed to be coming out sometime in 2026, though an official release date has not been announced yet. With production still underway, we likely won't be seeing the fourth season until later this year. We'll have to get back to you with these juicy deets once they're known.

Ginny and Georgia season 3 ended with two huge cliffhangers. Georgia may be pregnant, though the father remains unknown. Could the baby be Paul's or Joe's? In addition, Georgia's estranged family members were seen approaching her home, hinting that more secrets and complications are on the horizon. That said, the fourth season has much to unpack, and fans are more than ready to see the show's return.

My Life with the Walter Boys season 3

• Release year: 2026

Another great teen show that should be on everyone's radar is My Life with the Walter Boys. Like Ginny and Georgia season 4, My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 does not have an official release date just yet. However, it has been confirmed for a 2026 release. Our best release date prediction at the moment would be sometime in the fall of 2026.

It took nine months from when the second season wrapped filming for the second installment to come out. If the third season were to follow a similar timeline, fans could expect new episodes to drop around September or October 2026. But again, this is just a release prediction. At this time, we don't know when exactly My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 will drop. We'll have to return with this information once it's announced.

My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 ended with Cole and Jackie confessing their love for each other, and Alex walking in just in time to hear the conversation and almost see them kiss. Then, Will appears out of nowhere on a four-wheeler and tells them that something happened to George. We're left wondering what exactly happened, how serious it is, and how the family will come together to deal with the crisis. Will Cole and Jackie finally try at a real relationship, or will Alex’s feelings and the chaos surrounding George’s situation get in the way?

Outer Banks season 5

• Release year: 2026

Last but certainly not least, we have Outer Banks. This hit teen series is scheduled to return with its fifth and final season sometime this year, and it'll be the last time we'll get to see our favorite Pogues embark on treasure hunts. For four seasons, John B., Sarah, and the rest of the Pogues have faced high-stakes adventures and dangerous rivals.

Although we don't know exactly what Outer Banks season 5 will be about, we have an idea based on how things left off in the fourth season. The Pogues will likely continue their search for the Blue Clown treasure while also seeking revenge for JJ’s death at the hands of his biological father, Chandler Groff. It's going to be a tough day when the fifth season finally drops, but we're looking forward to seeing how the show wraps up. Fingers crossed, things end off with a bang!