‘Star Search’ Netflix Reboot Pushes Release Date Back One Week
The highly anticipated Netflix reboot of the iconic talent competition series “Star Search” has announced a shift in its premiere date on the streaming platform. Originally set to debut on January 13, 2026, the show will now make its highly-anticipated premiere on January 20. Fans can still catch the live episodes twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, with real-time viewer voting to help determine which contestants advance in the competition.
The reboot of “Star Search” will be hosted by the talented Anthony Anderson, with a revamped format that promises bigger talent, higher stakes, and more interactive elements than ever before. Each episode will showcase up-and-coming performers in categories such as music, dance, variety, comedy, magic, and juniors as they compete for their chance at stardom. With a structured competition format and weekly eliminations based on real-time global voting, each live episode promises to be a must-see event for viewers.
Behind the scenes, showrunners Jason Raff and David Friedman are at the helm of the new “Star Search,” with production handled by Jesse Collins Entertainment. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, Elaine Metaxas, and Taraji P. Henson, ensuring a stellar team is working to bring this beloved show back to life.
“Star Search” originally aired in syndication from 1983 to 1995, hosted by the legendary Ed McMahon and later joined by co-host Martha Quinn. The show served as a platform for future superstars like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Dave Chappelle, and Britney Spears, among others. A brief reboot aired on CBS in 2003 for one season, but fans are eagerly anticipating the return of this iconic talent competition on Netflix.
Stay tuned for the premiere of the new “Star Search” on January 20, 2026, and get ready to witness the next generation of talent vying for their shot at stardom on this exciting and interactive competition series.
