Trending Now - Sky Secures UK and Ireland Rights for Revived 'baywatch

WHO:

Deadline - Sky, a pay-TV giant, has acquired the rights.

Variety - Comcast-owned broadcaster Sky is involved in the deal.

WHAT:

Deadline - Sky has taken exclusive UK and Ireland rights to the rebooted Baywatch series.

Deadline - The rebooted Baywatch will consist of 12 episodes.

Variety - The show is set to launch in 2027.

WHERE:

Deadline - The rights are for the UK and Ireland.

Variety - The show will be available on Sky and its companion streaming platform Now.

WHEN:

Variety - The rebooted Baywatch is due to launch in 2027.

WHY:

Variety - Sky struck a deal with distributor Fremantle to acquire the rights.

HOW:

Deadline - The acquisition was made through a deal with Fremantle.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 11:55 UTC)

Sky has secured exclusive rights to the rebooted Baywatch series for viewers in the UK and Ireland, thanks to a deal with distributor Fremantle. This new version of Baywatch will consist of twelve episodes and is set to launch in 2027 on Sky and its streaming platform, Now. As a Comcast-owned broadcaster, Sky continues to expand its programming offerings with this exciting addition.