The Golden Ticket. Season 1 of The Golden Ticket. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
A brand-new unscripted series celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is coming to Netflix on September 23, 2026. The brand new series will see 12 Golden Ticket Winners step into the world of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, where they will compete in various challenges to earn a life-changing prize.
Wonka’s The Golden Ticket is a brand new Netflix Original unscripted competition series that will premiere on the streaming service on September 23, 2026. There will be a total of 9 episodes, with the first 7 dropping upon release, and then a two-part finale on September 30, 2026. Each episode will have a runtime of 50 minutes.
The series will also bring back the beloved voice of Gene Wilder, the original Willy Wonka from the classic 1971 film. It has been confirmed that the Wilder estate has given consent for Gene Wilder’s voice to be recreated, and Karen B. Wilder, Gene’s wife, shared a statement on behalf of the estate:
“More than five decades after Gene brought Willy Wonka to life, people of all ages and backgrounds around the world continue to find joy, laughter and inspiration in his performance. Gene had a remarkable ability to bring humor, wonder and heart into people’s lives, and that connection has endured for generations. We are delighted that Wonka’s The Golden Ticket celebrates the warmth and imagination that he brought to the role, introducing that magic to a new generation while honoring the fans who have cherished it for decades.”
Picture: Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Also confirmed for the series is Rusty Goffe, who will reprise his role as an Oompa Loompa.
Picture: Rusty Goffe was one of the original Oompa Loompa’s in the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Producing the series is Eureka Productions, with Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Rikkie Proost, David Tibballs, Alison Holloway, and Emer Harkin as executive producers. Production took place on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Netflix has released a synopsis for the series:
“Twelve lucky Golden Ticket winners, each with a partner of their choosing, will step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and into a world of pure imagination, delicious mischief, and unexpected challenges. Once inside, contestants must navigate a series of Wonka’s games, tests, and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally, and morally. In this high-stakes social experiment, players will journey through the factory’s wondrous and unpredictable landscape, adapting, strategizing, and withstanding the unknown while proving they have the instincts, resilience, and character to thrive in chaos. In the end, only one contestant will have what it takes to earn Wonka’s life-changing prize.”
A teaser trailer for the series has also been released by Netflix.
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