'Winx' Remake for Millennials: Netflix Takes on Popular Cartoon with a New Twist
New episodes are scheduled to be released in October.
The Winx Club franchise is not just bright fairies and magical transformations. Over the 20 years of its existence, it has become a cult phenomenon, gathering an army of fans of different ages.
The first fans of the animated series, released in 2004, have already grown up. Many re-watch the series, discovering references and deeper themes. After all, behind the external lightness of the cartoon, there are serious questions: friendship, betrayal, self-determination, the fight for your ideals.
That is why the news about the reboot of Winx Club from Netflix delighted millions of viewers.
Reboot of Winx Club
Rainbow Studio announced a reboot of the cult animated series called Winx Club: Magic Returns. The premiere of all 26 episodes is scheduled for October 2 - the show will start on Netflix.
Viewers will see young Bloom again, who at 16 years old learns about her magical abilities and gets into a magic school. Although the main storyline will remain, the creators have completely updated the visual component - the new animation style and redesigned character designs are immediately noticeable in the trailer.
It is interesting that Iginio Straffi, the author of the original version of Winx, is working on the project. With the release of the series, a fresh collection of goods will go on sale: from dolls in an updated design to themed play sets.
Winx Club Franchise
The reboot of the project was announced in 2024, when the animated series turned two decades old. The original animated version delighted fans from 2004 to 2019, captivating viewers in 150 countries.
Over the years, the Winx universe has grown to include three full-length films, two spin-offs, and even a series with real actors, Fate: The Winx Saga, which, however, ended after the second season.
