Netflix has announced the release date for Star Search, the upcoming revival of the hit talent show competition, which ran on-air from 1983 to 1995. The new show will be hosted by Golden Globe nominee Anthony Anderson (Black-ish). He is no stranger to hosting, as he’s currently the host of the Fox game show We Are Family.
“Star Search is back! The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across numerous categories – music, dance, variety, comedy, magic, and juniors – as they compete head-to-head for their shot at stardom. With an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations with real-time global voting, the series builds dramatic momentum, making every live episode an unmissable event,” reads the movie’s synopsis.
Check out the Star Search teaser trailer below (watch more trailers):
When is the release date for Netflix’s Star Search revival?
Netflix’s Star Search is scheduled to premiere live on January 13, 2026. Episodes will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT and will include real-time voting to let the viewers help determine which contestants move forward.
“The live voting feature is a total game-changer,” Anderson said through Tudum. “Knowing that fans from all over the world can cast their votes in real time adds a whole new layer of excitement and participation to the mix. It’s like we’re all part of the show and get to be one of the judges.”
The series hails from showrunners Jason Raff (America’s Got Talent) and David Friedman (Bring the Funny). Executive producers are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, and Elaine Metaxas. It is a production by Jesse Collins Entertainment, the team behind Rhythm + Flow, the Primetime Emmy Awards, the American Music Awards, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Hollywood Squares.
The original talent competition helped launch the careers of music icons like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, and many others. The show was originally hosted by announcer and game show host Ed McMahon.




















