Netflix and A24 are creating an unscripted reality competition series based on the chaotic co-op game Overcooked. The show, inspired by high-stakes kitchen challenges, is in early development. It follows a format similar to other family-friendly Netflix series like Nailed It! and Floor Is Lava.
Announcement Details
The news of the Overcooked adaptation was reported by Deadline on November 6, 2025. Described as serving up 'high-stakes kitchen challenges and the signature chaos that made the video game a hit with fans,' the series aims to capture the frantic energy of the original game. Production involves Gemma Langford, Oli De-Vine, and Phil Duncan from developer Ghost Town Games, though no release date has been announced due to its early stages.
Game Background
Overcooked, released in 2016 by Ghost Town Games, is a co-op culinary game known for its farcical couch co-op gameplay. In a 2016 Eurogamer review, Johnny Chiodini called it 'farcical couch co-op at its finest,' praising its joyous art style and hilarious friend-based experience: 'While Overcooked is a fast-paced and very exacting game, it's also a joyous one. The art style and animation are both delightful, keeping things on the right side of serious.'
Netflix's Game Adaptations
This project fits Netflix's growing portfolio of video game-inspired content, including anime series like Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Devil May Cry, and Arcane. Meanwhile, Ghost Town Games announced Stage Fright last year, a two-player co-op game blending Overcooked-style chaos with escape room elements, available in couch or online modes.
The series could translate the game's multiplayer mayhem to television, potentially appealing to fans of competitive cooking shows.