Little House on the Prairie 2026 arrives on Netflix today, featuring an extensive ensemble cast. Netflix's ambitious reimagining of Little House on the Prairie is finally receiving its worldwide release, after considerable anticipation surrounding the new series and inevitable comparisons with Michael Landon's beloved original adaptation from the 1970s.

The eight-episode drama will drop on the streaming service in its entirety for viewers around the globe to watch in one sitting. For those not acquainted with Little House on the Prairie, the narrative chronicles the Ingalls family as they abandon their Wisconsin residence in the Big Woods and venture towards fresh territory spanning Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri between 1872 and 1894, reports the Mirror.

The Netflix adaptation tracks the Ingalls family as they journey to Kansas after coming across a flyer advertising fresh land available for purchase.

The new series represents a significant departure from the original television adaptation which was situated at Plum Creek in Walnut Grove in Minnesota.

Here's an overview of the cast of Little House on the Prairie 2026 on Netflix and the other productions they've featured in previously.

Child star Alice Halsey takes on the role of author Laura Ingalls in this modern retelling, a part initially played by Melissa Gilbert.

Halsey has featured in Apple TV's Lessons in Chemistry, Days of Our Lives, Night Court, and Kindergarten: The Musical.

Australian actor Luke Bracey portrays Charles 'Pa' Ingalls, Laura's father, a role made iconic by the legendary Michael Landon.

Bracey's previous credits include Holidate alongside Emma Roberts, Hacksaw Ridge, and Little Fires Everywhere.

Crosby Fitzgerald steps into the role of Laura's mother Caroline 'Ma' Ingalls, a part originally brought to life by Karen Grassle.

Fitzgerald's acting credits span Palm Royale, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Abbott Elementary, and The First Lady.

Child star Skywalker Hughes portrays Laura's elder and more sensible sister Mary Ingalls.

The character was previously portrayed by Melissa Sue Anderson in the 1970s adaptation.

Hughes has featured in Joe Pickett, Ordinary Angels and I, Object.

Joko Sims takes on the role of the warm-hearted local physician Dr George Tann, having previously starred in medical drama New Amsterdam, The Last Ship, and Grosse Pointe Garden Society.

Dr Tann is an entirely new character, absent from the original series.

British and Canadian actor Warren Christie portrays troubled Civil War veteran John Edwards.

In the original series, a comparable character named Isaiah Edwards was played by Victor French.

Christie has previously appeared in Alphas, This Means War, Apollo 18, and Batwoman.

Canadian-born actor Meegwun Fairbrother takes on the role of Osage Native American William Mitchell. He has appeared in Outlander, SkyMed, Murdoch Mysteries, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Burden of Truth.

According to IMDb, the actor is of mixed blood Ojibwe and Scottish heritage, with family roots from Grassy Narrows, Shoal Lake, and Eagle Lake First Nation in Treaty Three Territory.

Canadian actress, writer and director Alyssa Wapanatǎhk has featured in Riverdale, Peter Pan and Wendy (2023), Bones of Crows (2022) and Napes Kasêkipatwât - The Boy and The Braid (2019).

She is a member of the Bistone Cree First Nation and her reservation is Wabasca, according to HuffPost.

Child star Wren Zhawenim Gotts portrays Mitchell and White Sun's daughter Good Eagle.

She has previously featured in Together We Can, Echo and The 9th Inning.

The Native American star is fluent in Anishinaabemowin, the traditional Ojibwe language, and her native name is White Crane Girl.

Barrett Doss takes on the role of general store owner Emily Henderson, having previously appeared in Station 19, Iron Fist, Marshall, The Noel Diary, and Grey's Anatomy.

Mary Holland portrays the haughty Jemma Jones following roles in The Package, Senior Year, Happiest Season, The Big Door Prize, and Ghosts.

Canadian child star Kowen Cadorath takes on the role of Caleb, who works at Emily's store. The actor has featured in SkyMed, The Jinglebell Jubilee, and Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.

Canadian star Maclean Fish stars as Adam Scott, who helps the Ingalls build their new home, after roles in Shoresy, All Fun and Games, and Dark Harvest.

Canadian actress Rebecca Amzallag portrays Lacey Aubert, having previously featured in Titans, Slasher, Transplat, and Law and Order: Criminal Intent.

Irish actor Michael Hough takes on the role of Eli James, following appearances in Boys from County Hell, Chapelwaite, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Murdoch Mysteries, and Obituary.

Further cast members include Thosh Collins as Louis and Ryan Robbins as settler Russell Kind.

Little House on the Prairie is streaming on Netflix from today