YouTuber Mark Rober is getting a Netflix series

Mark Rober, a erstwhile NASA technologist present known for his science-focused stunts helium publishes to much than 70 cardinal subscribers connected YouTube, volition motorboat a contention amusement connected Netflix successful 2026. Rober volition besides bring “some of his astir beloved, ambitious, and informative experiments to Netflix aboriginal this year,” Netflix says.

The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year that Netflix had talked to Rober. According to that article, Netflix has besides had discussions with the creators astatine Dude Perfect, a transmission with much than 60 cardinal YouTube subscribers, astir a caller series. And earlier this year, Netflix brought videos from Ms. Rachel, known for her videos for toddlers and aboriginal education, to its platform.

The propulsion from Netflix into bringing connected YouTube creators follows the occurrence of MrBeast’s Beast Games crippled amusement connected Prime Video. That amusement debuted past twelvemonth and quickly became Prime Video’s “most-watched unscripted amusement ever.” It has been renewed for 2 much seasons.