Charlie and Grandpa Joe are back… kind of. New competition show “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket” will premiere Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 on Netflix, and will give 12 lucky Golden Ticket winners, each with a partner of their choosing, the chance to step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The teams will compete in challenges that only the mind of Willy Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas could come up with for the chance to win sweet prizes. You can watch the series exclusively with a subscription to Netflix.

How to watch ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’

• When: Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 3:01 a.m. ET
• TV: Netflix
• Stream: Watch with a subscription to Netflix.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know about ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’

When will ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ episodes stream?

Wonka’s The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix at 3:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The first seven episodes of the season will premiere all at once, but the final two will be released a week later on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 3:01 a.m. ET.

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Why watch ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ on Netflix?

Netflix is the exclusive home of “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” so if you want to watch the reality series, you will need to have a Netflix subscription. If you do get a subscription, you will have the full Netflix archive and library to choose from, and there are plenty of critically acclaimed TV series and movies.

Can you watch ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ for free?

Unfortunately, no you can’t. Currently, Netflix does not currently offer free trials of any kind to new or returning subscribers in the United States. The cheapest way to watch the service is with a subscription to its ad-supported plan, which costs $9 per month.

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What will ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ be about?

“Wonka’s The Golden Ticket” is based on the 1964 novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Just like Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe in the book,12 lucky Golden Ticket winners, each with a partner of their choosing, will step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.

Once inside, the players must navigate a series of Wonka’s temptations and challenges, which are designed to push them physically, mentally, and morally. Players will journey through the factory’s landscape while proving they have the instincts, resilience, and character to thrive in chaos. And, of course, they might see an Oompa Loompa or two.

In the end, only one contestant will earn Wonka’s life-changing prize in this high-stakes social experiment inspired by one of the most iconic worlds in cinematic history.

Wonka’s The Golden Ticket

September 23, 2026

In this one-of-a-kind reality competition, lucky players step inside Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face unpredictable games, tests and temptations.