Fox has officially ordered a full series of a new Baywatch reboot, bringing the iconic 90s lifeguard drama back to television. The series, which originally aired from 1989 to 2001, will consist of 12 episodes and is scheduled to premiere during the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The project is a co-production between Fox Entertainment and Fremantle.
Matt Nix has been appointed as showrunner and executive producer, joining original series creators Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, and Doug Schwartz, who will also serve as executive producers alongside Dante Di Loreto. No cast members have been announced yet, though the reboot has been in development since 2018.
Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, stated: 'In its first run, Baywatch defined an entire era of beach life and elevated lifeguards to an iconic status. Now, with our partners at Fremantle, this television juggernaut is set for a modern-day comeback.' Christian Vesper, CEO of global drama at Fremantle, added: 'Baywatch has always been a treasured asset in Fremantle’s portfolio and remains one of the most iconic series in television history globally.'
The original Baywatch ran for 11 seasons and starred David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and others. A 2017 film reboot featured Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
