Fox releases full trailer for 'Baywatch' reboot, set to premiere in January 2027
Fox released the full trailer for its Baywatch reboot, starring Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon, ahead of a January 2027 premiere. Deadline and Variety both cover the cast, premise and production details.
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Mixed · 2Fox has released the full trailer for its Baywatch reboot, which premieres in January 2027. DeadlineN “Fox released the full trailer for the Baywatch reboot, which premieres in January 2027.” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “the trailer for Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot, which premieres on the network in January.” Read at Variety ↗ Mixed · 2Stephen Amell plays Hobie Buchannon, now a Baywatch Captain following in the footsteps of his father, Mitch; Hobie's world is upended when his daughter Charlie Vale (Jessica Belkin) arrives, eager to carry on the family legacy. DeadlineN “Hobie’s world is turned upside down when his daughter, Charlie Vale (Jessica Belkin), shows up on his doorstep, eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy.” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “Amell plays a grown-up version of Hobie Buchannon, the wild child from the original 1990s series.” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 1Variety describes the three-minute clip as opening with Amell leading a rescue after a plane collides with a parasail, and says Megan Thee Stallion appears in it. VarietyLC “The three-minute clip opens with series star Stephen Amell leading a rescue mission after a plane collides with a parasail.”“Hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion also makes an appearance, as evidenced by the trailer.” Read at Variety ↗
Mixed · 2The cast also includes Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Noah Beck and Brooks Nader, with Livvy Dunne making her acting debut and David Chokachi reprising his original role as Cody Madison in recurring parts, according to Deadline. DeadlineN “In recurring roles, Livvy Dunne will make her acting debut as Grace, and David Chokachi will reprise his original series role as Cody Madison.” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “Shay Mitchell, Brooks Nader, Hassie Harrison, Livvy Dunne, Noah Beck, David Chokachi and Thaddeus LaGrone star alongside Amell and Belkin.” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 1Variety reports Fox picked the series up for the 2026-2027 broadcast season in September 2025 with a 12-episode order, held an open casting call in early 2026 and began production in Los Angeles in the spring. VarietyLC “picked up for the 2026-2027 broadcast season by Fox back in September 2025 with a 12-episode order. The series held an open casting call in early 2026 and began production in Los Angeles in the spring.” Read at Variety ↗ Mixed · 2The series is co-produced by Fox Entertainment and Fremantle, with Matt Nix as showrunner and executive producer; McG, who directed the premiere, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz are also executive producers. DeadlineN “Baywatch is co-produced by Fox Entertainment and Fremantle with Nix (Burn Notice, The Gifted) serving as showrunner and executive producer.” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “McG also directed the premiere episode.” Read at Variety ↗
Mixed · 2The original series debuted in 1989 and at its peak was the most-watched show in the world, airing in over 200 countries; Variety adds that it launched stars such as Pamela Anderson and Jason Momoa and that a 2017 feature-film reboot with Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron failed. DeadlineN “First hitting screens in 1989, Baywatch became the most-watched show in the world, airing in more than 200 countries” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “in 2017, was rebooted as a failed feature film starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.” Read at Variety ↗ Centre · 1Deadline says the show is a major talking point at the MIPCOM market in Cannes, where Amell and Nader are promoting it, and that Amell, Beck and Nix said it shows the advantages of shooting in Los Angeles. DeadlineN “The show is one of the big talking points at the MIPCOM international TV market in Cannes this year, where stars Amell and Nader are promoting.” Read at Deadline ↗
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Left2 outlets
- Framing
- Variety treats the trailer with a light, wry tone, leading on its sex appeal and spectacle.
- Emphasis
- Trailer content (rescue stunt, slow-motion running), production history, the original's alumni and the failed 2017 film.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the MIPCOM promotion or the Los Angeles shooting comments.
- Charged language
- “Hot People”“sex, sand and swimsuits”“failed feature film”
Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Deadline presents a straightforward promotional-style announcement of the trailer, cast and premise.
- Emphasis
- Cast list, premise, the franchise's global reach, MIPCOM promotion and Los Angeles production.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not describe the trailer's scenes in detail, mention the 2017 film, or the 12-episode order.
- Charged language
- “enduring legacy”“adrenaline-fueled rescues”
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“The Fox reboot celebrates the franchise’s enduring legacy, while re-energizing it for today’s global audience.” — Deadline
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Fox's Baywatch reboot premieres in January (2027).
- Stephen Amell plays Hobie Buchannon, now a Baywatch Captain, and Jessica Belkin plays his daughter Charlie.
- Matt Nix is showrunner; McG directed the premiere; Fox Entertainment and Fremantle co-produce.
- The original series began in 1989 and was at its peak the most-watched show in the world, airing in over 200 countries.
Left2 articles
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‘Baywatch’ Trailer: Reboot Has Hot People, Big Stunts and Lots of Slow-Motion Running on the Beach
Mixed Playful, slightly teasing take on the trailer's glamour and spectacle, noting the 2017 film's failure.
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Centre2 articles
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‘Baywatch’ Reboot Full Trailer Release Ahead Of January 2027 Premiere On Fox
Neutral Informational announcement of the trailer and cast, echoing Fox's promotional language about the franchise's legacy.
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TVLineN ·
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 13 Oct 16:00 First VarietyLC ‘Baywatch’ Trailer: Reboot Has Hot People, Big Stunts and Lots of Slow-Motion Running on the Beach
- 13 Oct 16:00 First DeadlineN ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Full Trailer Release Ahead Of January 2027 Premiere On Fox
- 13 Oct 16:00 First TVLineN Baywatch Trailer: Stephen Amell Leads New Team Of Lifeguards In Fox Reboot — With A Few Familiar Faces
- 13 Oct 16:21 +22m The Hollywood ReporterLC ‘Baywatch’ Trailer Dives Back into Lifeguard Drama
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