WWE Expands Its Reach in 2026 with Netflix Streaming and Major Film Projects

January 5, 2026 10:22pm

WWE launches its full catalog on Netflix and ramps up wrestler-led film projects in 2026 including major Hollywood movies and a new documentary season.

Key details

• WWE's full catalog became available on Netflix starting January 1, 2026, replacing the WWE Network and broadcasting on Mediawan.
• Weekly wrestling shows and monthly PLEs are now streamed on Netflix, featuring current and classic WWE stars.
• Dwayne Johnson stars in two major 2026 films: Jumanji 3 and a live-action Moana, with Oscar hopes for The Smashing Machine.
• Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes to star in the Street Fighter movie; Dave Bautista and Drew McIntyre in the Highlander remake.
• John Cena, recently retired from wrestling, has multiple film projects lined up, and WWE: Unreal documentary series returns for season two.

Starting January 1, 2026, WWE has made a significant transition by launching its entire catalog on Netflix, marking the end of its WWE Network and Mediawan channel broadcasts. This debut lets fans stream weekly episodes of Raw, Smackdown, and NXT, as well as monthly Premium Live Events (PLEs), featuring wrestling legends such as The Rock, John Cena, and Hulk Hogan alongside current stars. Beyond streaming, WWE wrestlers are making notable moves in cinema: Dwayne Johnson will headline two films, Jumanji 3 and a live-action Moana adaptation, with hopes for an Oscar nod for his role in The Smashing Machine. Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are cast in the upcoming Street Fighter film, while Dave Bautista and Drew McIntyre join Henry Cavill in the Highlander remake. John Cena, retired from wrestling since December, has multiple films set for release, including Coyote vs. Acme and The Janson Directive. Additionally, the documentary series WWE: Unreal returns for its second season on January 20, offering fans an insider look at WWE's backstage drama.

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