Netflix is set to unveil its Little House on the Prairie reboot - and it looks ideal for devotees of Yellowstone and Anne With An E. The series launches this week and pledges to deliver a frontier survival tale inspired by the cherished novels penned by author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Little House on the Prairie was previously confirmed by Netflix and faces considerable expectations, given the enormous success of the original television adaptation, which ran between 1974 and 1983.

Discussing her approach to creating a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie for Netflix, showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine, recognised for her contributions to The Vampire Diaries and The Boys, said: "I fell deeply in love with these books when I was 5 years old. They inspired me to become a writer and a filmmaker, and I am honored and thrilled to be adapting these stories for a new audience [sic]." Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming series of Little House on the Prairie, including the release date, episode count, cast and plot, reports the Mirror.

Little House on the Prairie will launch worldwide on Netflix on Thursday, July 9.

The series will become available at 8am British Summer Time for UK viewers.

Little House on the Prairie comprises eight episodes, which will be released simultaneously for audiences to watch in one go.

Little House on the Prairie boasts a substantial ensemble cast, whose members have featured in numerous other productions before the Netflix drama.

Child star Alice Halsey assumes the role of Laura Ingalls following her appearance in Apple TV's Lessons in Chemistry.

Australian actor Luke Bracey, who is most recognised for Hacksaw Ridge, Little Fires Everywhere, and Holidate, portrays Laura's father Charles Ingalls.

Palm Royale's Crosby Fitzgerald takes on the role of Laura's mother Caroline Ingalls.

Completing the Ingalls family is Canadian child star Skywalker Hughes as Laura's elder sister Mary Ingalls after roles in Joe Pickett and Ordinary Angels.

Additional cast members include New Amsterdam actor Jocko Sims as Independence's physician Dr George Tann, October Road star Warren Christie as Civil War veteran John Edwards, Avatar: The Last Airbender's Meegwun Fairbrother depicts Native American and farmer Mitchell, Alyssa Wapanatǎhk of Peter Pan and Wendy fame portrays Mitchell's wife White Sun, Echo actress Wren Zhawenim Gotts features as their daughter Good Eagle and Xander Cole plays White Sun's younger brother Little Puma.

Further cast members include Ryan Robbins from Riverdale as Russell Kind, Station 19 actor Barrett Doss as Emily Henderson, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star Michael Hough as Eli James, and Mary Holland from Senior Year as Jemma James.

Additional casting includes Kowen Cadorath as Caleb, Thosh Collins as Louis, Maclean Fish as Adam Scott, and Rebecca Amzallag as Lacey Aubert. What will happen in Little House on the Prairie 2026?

A Netflix synopsis for the forthcoming release states: "Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier."

The fresh interpretation is anticipated to deliver a frontier story suitable for 2026 that preserves the toughness and self-reliant character of the novels and original programme.

Viewers can look forward to an uplifting experience as the series, set in 1869, follows the Ingalls family departing from their cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin as they journey to Kansas seeking fresh prospects and the potential of acquiring land on which to establish a new residence.

The family will forge new friendships and discover valuable lessons as they begin afresh in the town of Independence.

Yes, Netflix has already commissioned the family drama before a single instalment has even appeared on screens, highlighting the streaming giant's faith in Little House on the Prairie.

Discussing the renewal announcement, showrunner Sonnenshine told Netflix's Tudum: "I'm incredibly grateful to our wonderful cast and crew, who put their hearts and hard work into making our first season come alive.

"We can't wait to share this new adaptation of the Little House books with the world, and we're thrilled that Netflix is giving us the opportunity to continue the story."

According to Tudum, the swift Netflix renewal indicates there's currently an appetite for "feel-good, heartland-rooted comfort programming", similar to Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias.