All five seasons of the apocalyptic sci-fi drama Falling Skies, starring Noah Wyle and produced by Steven Spielberg, will begin streaming on Netflix in the United States next January. The series, once a staple of cable television, gains a new platform after years away from major streaming services. This move revives access to the post-invasion tale for a new generation of viewers.
Falling Skies, a sci-fi series centered on humanity's fight against alien invaders, first aired from 2011 to 2015 on TNT. Noah Wyle, known for his role in ER, leads the cast as Tom Mason, a history professor turned resistance leader in a world ravaged by extraterrestrial forces. The show, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, spans five seasons and explores themes of survival and family amid apocalypse.
According to recent announcements, Netflix U.S. will add the complete series to its library starting in January 2026. This development comes as streaming platforms continue to bolster their catalogs with established genre favorites. Previously available on other services like Hulu and Max at various points, Falling Skies has been described as a forgotten gem in the post-apocalyptic genre, blending action with emotional depth.
Fans have long awaited a stable streaming home for the series, which drew solid ratings during its original run but faded from prominence after its conclusion. The Netflix addition could spark renewed interest, especially with Wyle's ongoing projects and Spielberg's enduring influence in science fiction. No specific release date within January has been confirmed, but the full run of episodes will be accessible to subscribers at that time.
