Official Netflix Trailer for “Star Search” [VIDEO]

The iconic talent show that launched global legends returns, bringing a new generation of talent to the stage! Star Search is back and brighter than ever, streaming LIVE on Netflix January 13th.

Netflix’s iconic talent competition series, Star Search, will premiere live on January 13, 2026, with Emmy® and Golden Globe-nominated actor Anthony Anderson set to host.

Episodes will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays @ 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT and will include real-time voting to let the viewers help determine which contestants move forward.

The new and reimagined series draws on the rich legacy of Star Search, which helped launch the careers of global icons like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, and many others. Off the air for 20 years, the show returns as a nostalgic yet fresh entry in the talent competition space – ready to captivate both longtime fans and a whole new generation.

Star Search is back! The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across numerous categories – music, dance, variety, comedy, magic, and juniors – as they compete head to head for their shot at stardom. With an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations with real-time global voting, the series builds dramatic momentum, making every live episode an unmissable event.

Production Company: Jesse Collins Entertainment (Rhythm + Flow, Primetime Emmys, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Beyonce Bowl, BET Awards, Hollywood Squares)

Executive Producers: Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, Elaine Metaxas

Showrunners: Jason Raff (America’s Got Talent) and David Friedman (Bring the Funny)

Watch Star Search, only on Netflix.

Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81950683