‘Baywatch’ Swims to Prime Video in Canada, Latin America, India and Europe
Fremantle has struck a multi-territory licensing deal with Prime Video to bring the rebooted "Baywatch" series, along with the original show's complete back catalogue, to Canada, Latin America, India and a swathe of European markets. The agreement extends the reach of the revival beyond its US and UK homes, where it debuts on Fox in January 2027 and on Sky respectively, marking one of the more high-profile international rollouts for a returning classic drama.
The new 12-episode season, produced by Fremantle and Fox Entertainment, will launch on Prime Video in Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, the Benelux countries, Switzerland, Austria and Turkey, as well as Canada, Latin America and India, in 2027, alongside all past seasons including spin-off "Baywatch Hawaii". The reboot stars Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, Shay Mitchell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Noah Beck and Brooks Nader, with David Chokachi and Livvy Dunne also featuring, while original cast members Erika Eleniak, Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard return as guest stars. Fox Entertainment Global retains domestic distribution rights, with Fremantle handling international sales.
In short
- Prime Video acquires rebooted "Baywatch" for Canada, Latin America, India, Europe
- New 12-episode season and full back catalogue arrive in 2027
- US debut on Fox in January 2027; UK version airs on Sky
Explained simply
Baywatch began as a US television drama about lifeguards who patrol beaches and respond to emergencies. Its long-running original series built a large international audience, and its back catalogue includes the spin-off Baywatch Hawaii.
Fremantle and Fox Entertainment are making a new 12-episode season, with Stephen Amell among its cast and some actors from the original series returning as guests. Fremantle sells the programme internationally, while Fox Entertainment Global handles US distribution.
The Prime Video agreement covers Canada, Latin America, India and several European countries. It gives viewers in those markets access to the revival and earlier seasons, extending the series’ distribution beyond its planned US and UK broadcasts.
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