The upcoming Baywatch reboot TV show has received a new trailer, offering a glimpse of the series ahead of its release. The show features a new storyline that introduces a fresh take on the popular franchise while retaining its focus on the lifeguards working along the coast. The latest update also confirms the release date for the series, which stars Stephen Amell.
The official logline reads, “Lifeguards train rookies while facing dangers on the beach and complicated personal relationships.” The reboot will follow a grown-up Hobie Buchannon serving as the Baywatch captain after following in the footsteps of his father, Mitch. However, Buchannon has to deal with a surprise visit from his biological daughter.
Check out the Baywatch trailer below:
What do we see in the new Baywatch trailer?
The new Baywatch trailer opens with a brief look at a dramatic plane crash and the devastation that follows on the coast. It also features rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who appears on the beach alongside Livvy Dunne. Thee Stallion appears as a bystander finding ways to seek help from one of the lifeguards. The rapper says, “Is that man real? How can I get him to save me?”
Hobie’s daughter, Charlie Vale’s unexpected return also sets a new ordeal for the lifeguard coach as she tries to join in on the family’s legacy. However, the captain confronts his daughter after she puts herself in danger, highlighting their relationship challenges.
The Baywatch reboot series is created by Lara Olsen and Gregory J. Bonann, with Matt Nix serving as showrunner and executive producer. Alongside Amell and Dunne, the ensemble includes Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Noah Beck, and Brooks Nader. Meanwhile, returning cast members include David Chokachi, Erika Eleniak, Michael Bergin, and Kelly Packard.
Baywatch was originally released in September 1989 on NBC; however, the show was canceled after a single season. It was then revived almost a year later and successfully ran for 11 seasons till 2001. Other spin-offs, including Baywatch Nights, were also released, along with a feature film starring Dwayne Johnson, Alexandra Daddario, and Zac Efron.
The upcoming show will premiere on Fox on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
