Overview
- At its Brandcast presentation in New York, YouTube announced a new slate of creator-first series anchored by Alex Cooper and Trevor Noah.
- Alex Cooper expanded her Unwell Productions presence with four titles, starting with Unwell Games set for late summer or fall 2026.
- Follow-ups from Unwell include Pot Stirrers over Thanksgiving weekend 2026, the microdrama Holiday Hard Launch in winter 2026, and the docuseries Before The Steps in spring 2027.
- Trevor Noah will front a prestige travel series titled Trevor Noah’s World Tour, with a YouTube premiere date to be announced.
- YouTube also highlighted projects from Kareem Rahma, Jesser, Quen Blackwell, and Erling Haaland, plus returning seasons such as Dwyane Wade’s Fly on the Wall this fall, Dude Perfect’s Squad Games in 2027, and Julian Shapiro-Barnum’s Celebrity Substitute on June 3.