FOX Orders Baywatch Reboot

FOX Television Network has ordered a reimagined Baywatch, slating a 12-episode revival series for the 2026-27 season.

Fremantle and FOX Entertainment are collaborating on the reboot, which is being executive produced by Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Dante Di Loreto, Doug Schwartz and Matt Nix, who also serves as showrunner.

“In its first run, Baywatch defined an entire era of beach life and elevated lifeguards to an iconic status,” said Michael Thorn, president of FOX Television Network. “Now, with our partners at Fremantle, this television juggernaut is set for a modern-day comeback. Together, FOX and Fremantle, along with Matt Nix and original co-creator Greg Bonann, will bring the California dream to a whole new generation of fans with fresh stories, rising stars and all the spectacle that make the Baywatch franchise a global sensation.”

“Baywatch has always been a treasured asset in Fremantle’s portfolio and remains one of the most iconic series in television history globally,” said Christian Vesper, CEO of global drama at Fremantle. “We have found the perfect partners in FOX to help us maintain this legacy. With Matt Nix at the helm, we are in great hands, as he excels at telling engaging and entertaining stories. Our goal is to reconnect with existing fans while also introducing a new generation to the world of these famous lifeguards.”

Baywatch was at one time the most-watched show in the world, airing in over 200 countries and reaching more than a billion viewers every week at its peak.