Netflix to release 4 Korean movies in bid for 2026 success

Netflix is set to release four Korean films in 2026, rolling out one title per quarter in a streamlined slate that signals a shift in strategy. The platform ended last year on a disappointing note, after a run of releases that generated early attention but struggled to sustain critical momentum. Now, Netflix is recalibrating its Korean film output — seeking a more deliberate balance between mainstream appeal and auteur-driven credibility, with the aim of translating local hits more effectively for a global streaming audience. The four titles slated for sequential release in Netflix’s 2026 content road map are "Pavane," "Husbands in Action," "Cross 2" and "Possible Love." While modest in number, the lineup appears carefully curated to deliver mainstream entertainment tailored to Netflix’s global platform. The first release arrives Feb. 20 with "Pavane," a youth romance about three emotionally withdrawn individuals drifting through their own silences, until chance encounters pull them into a delicate orbit of connection and mutual healing. The film is directed by Lee Jong-pil, who prevWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times