Netflix Trailer: The New Stanford Prison Experiment Premieres October 21, 2026
Netflix drops the trailer for The New Stanford Prison Experiment, a reality series with 30 participants in a real prison, premiering October 21, 2026.
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming reality series The New Stanford Prison Experiment. The show is set to premiere on Netflix on October 21, 2026.
The trailer shows 30 participants entering a real prison and taking on the roles of guards and prisoners. The first season consists of six 45-minute episodes.
The series is produced by Alfred Street Industries, with Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Jeff Grogan, and Mike Odair serving as executive producers.
Background
The original Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted in 1971 by psychologist Philip Zimbardo. That study was planned to run for two weeks but ended after six days.
During the 1971 study, prisoners rebelled by barricading their cell doors and taunting guards, and guards responded with punishments.
Quick answers
When does The New Stanford Prison Experiment premiere on Netflix?
The series premieres on Netflix on October 21, 2026.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The first season consists of six 45-minute episodes.
Who produced The New Stanford Prison Experiment?
The series is produced by Alfred Street Industries, with Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Jeff Grogan, and Mike Odair as executive producers.