FOX has released the first official trailer for its new Baywatch series, bringing the famous lifeguard franchise back to television in January 2027. The new show is not simply a repeat of the original. It follows Hobie Buchannon, now an adult and the captain of a Baywatch team, as he carries on the work of his father, Mitch Buchannon.
Stephen Amell leads the cast as Hobie, a character first known as Mitch’s son in the earlier series. The trailer confirms the return of the familiar red uniforms, large-scale beach rescues, slow-motion runs, and the mix of personal drama and emergency action that made Baywatch a global television phenomenon.
The official Baywatch trailer introduces a new generation
FOX released the official trailer on October 13, 2026. Its announcement describes the production as a brand-new series and confirms that it will arrive on FOX in January 2027. An exact U.S. premiere date has not yet been announced.
The new story keeps a direct connection to the original show. Hobie Buchannon is now a Baywatch captain, following in the footsteps of his father, Mitch, the legendary lifeguard played by David Hasselhoff in the classic series. The show introduces Hobie’s daughter, Charlie Vale, whose arrival pushes the Buchannon legacy into a new generation.
You can watch the official FOX trailer for Baywatch ahead of its January launch.
Stephen Amell leads the new Baywatch cast
Amell, known for Arrow and Heels, takes the lead role of Hobie Buchannon. He is joined by Jessica Belkin as Charlie Vale, Shay Mitchell as Trina, Hassie Harrison as Nat, Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad, Noah Beck as Luke, and Brooks Nader as Selene.
The cast also includes a few links to the earlier era of the franchise. David Chokachi returns as Cody Madison, the character he played in the original series. Erika Eleniak is set to reprise Shauni McClain as a guest star. Livvy Dunne has a recurring role as Grace, marking her acting debut.
These returning characters give the series a sense of continuity, while the main lifeguard team is new. That approach makes it easier for new viewers to start with the 2027 show without requiring knowledge of every previous season.
What the new series is about
Baywatch remains set around the Southern California coastline, where a new team of lifeguards faces demanding rescues alongside complicated relationships and pressures outside the job. FOX and Fremantle have described the series as a contemporary take on the franchise, built around a fresh cast and present-day challenges.
The trailer makes clear that the show still treats lifeguarding as its core. The beach setting, rescue equipment, and group dynamics are all part of the formula, but this version places Hobie in charge rather than Mitch. Charlie’s decision to pursue the same line of work gives the new series its central family conflict.
Who is making the Baywatch revival?
The 12-episode first season is co-produced by FOX Entertainment and Fremantle. Matt Nix, the creator of Burn Notice, serves as showrunner and executive producer. McG directs the premiere episode and executive produces alongside Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto, and Mike Horowitz.
That creative team includes people with a direct connection to the original Baywatch, as well as producers whose work comes from later television and film projects. The aim is clear: preserve the recognizable identity of the series without treating it as a period piece.
When and where will Baywatch be available?
In the United States, the new Baywatch will premiere on FOX in January 2027. FOX has not announced the exact day in the official trailer information currently available.
International distribution will vary by territory. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series will be available on Sky and NOW in January 2027. In Belgium, it is set to arrive on Prime Video in 2027 as part of Fremantle’s multi-territory agreement with the service. A precise Belgian streaming date has not been announced.
Why this Baywatch return matters
First launched in 1989, the original Baywatch became one of the most widely seen television series in the world. Its image of California beaches and lifeguards became instantly recognizable, and it turned several performers into international stars.
The 2027 series has the challenge of respecting that history while finding a reason to exist for a new audience. Focusing on Hobie and Charlie provides a stronger generational link than a simple recast would. The first trailer suggests that the familiar visual elements remain, but the stories will belong to a different lifeguard team.
What happens next
The official trailer is now available, and FOX has confirmed a January 2027 launch. More episode details, promotional images, and the exact premiere date are likely to be announced closer to release.
For now, the most important fact is that Baywatch is returning as a new television series led by Stephen Amell, with Hobie Buchannon taking the captain’s chair. Will the new generation be enough to bring a classic television brand back to the beach?
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