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Netflix US has secured the rights to one of the most anticipated international productions of the year. epic epic drama SandokanThe series, starring Turkish superstar Can Yaman, is set to make its US debut in mid-January, with the series locked to Disney+ for now after its initial run in Italy, among other territories. A The second season has also been confirmed Despite initially being labeled a miniseries.
Manufactured by Lux Wide (the Italian powerhouse behind) Medici And Leonardo) In collaboration with Rai Fiction, the series is a high-budget reimagining of the classic 1970s TV phenomenon. After airing its finale to strong ratings on Rai 1 in Italy last week, the show is making a rapid turnaround for American audiences.
We can confirm that all eight episodes Sandokan Will arrive on Netflix US on Monday, January 19, 2026.
What is Sandokan About this?
Based on the famous novels by Emilio Salgari, the series is an action-adventure set on the island of Borneo in the mid-19th century. It tells the story of the pirate Sandokan, known as the “Tiger of Malaysia”, who leads a group of rebels against the colonial power of the British Empire.
While the original 1976 series is considered a cult classic in Europe, this 2025 version has been modernized by the showrunner Scott Rosenbaum ,gradient, Chuck) John Maria Michelinie and Nicola Abbatangelo are also behind the truly international production, to be filmed in 2024.
The official summary reads:
“Borneo, 1849. The native tribes are dominated by the brutal law of the British colonialists. Sandokan is a pirate who survives the day, fighting only for himself and his crew. But his life changes when he meets Mariana, the beautiful daughter of the British consul.
Their impossible love affair sparks a war, in which renowned pirate hunter Lord James Brooke will stop at nothing to capture Sandokan and destroy his legend.
Who is in the cast?
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The series features a truly international cast, including stars from Türkiye, the UK and Italy.
- yemen can ,Erkensee Ku) starring as the titular pirate, Sandokan. Yaman underwent several months of intense physical training for the role, which is his first major English-language project.
- ed westwick ,gossip Girl, white gold) plays the villain Lord James Brooke, the “White King” of Sarawak.
- alana bloor Lady Mariana Guillonc, starring as the “Pearl of Labuan”.
- john hannah ,Mummy, spartacus) appears as colonel.
- alessandro preziosi ,Medici) plays Sandokan’s loyal right-hand man Yanez de Gomera.
With Cain Yaman’s huge global social media following and Ed Westwick’s recognition gossip Girl Fans, streamers see high potential in this title to start the new year. Whether Netflix will be the future streaming home of the confirmed second season, which aims to begin production in 2026 and release in 2027, remains to be seen.
will you keep watching Sandokan When will it be on Netflix? Let us know in the comments.