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Netflix Acquires 'Lord of the Flies' for U.S. Release

2/15/2026

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British screenwriter Jack Thorne unveiled his project "Lord of the Flies" at the Berlinale, produced alongside Adolescence.
Netflix has acquired U.S. rights to "Lord of the Flies," which follows boys on a 1950s island descending into chaos without adult supervision.
The BBC premiered the series on February 8 as Berlinale Specials Series.
The series will be available in North America, with Netflix not announcing a release date.

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British screenwriter Jack Thorne unveiled his project "Lord of the Flies" at the Berlinale, produced alongside Adolescence.
Netflix has acquired U.S. rights to "Lord of the Flies," which follows boys on a 1950s island descending into chaos without adult supervision.
The BBC premiered the series on February 8 as Berlinale Specials Series.
The series will be available in North America, with Netflix not announcing a release date.