‘Little House on the Prairie’ on Netflix: Cast, Plot, and Release Date for the Brand-New Adaptation of the Children’s Classic

Published 05/27/2025, 11:35 PM EDT

The literary and entertainment world is interconnected in more ways than one. Regardless of how far and disparate the worlds may seem, literature's reflection on showbiz has always been crucial and will remain so. Amidst the flood of comedic highlights on Netflix, the streaming giant has pulled up its sleeve for a children’s classic remake with a Little House on the Prairie adaptation.

Those interested in the streaming literary dive, here is a rundown of everything you need to know about the new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie on Netflix.

Cast of Little House on the Prairie on Netflix

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According to Tudum, Netflix is re-imagining the children’s classic, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie, for the contemporary generation. To breathe life into the adaptation, Netflix has roped in a star-studded cast. Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie stars Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls, Luke Bracey as Charles Ingalls, Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline Ingalls, and Skywalker Hughes as Mary Ingalls.

Jocko Sims will play Dr. George Tann, Warren Christie will portray John Edwards, Meegwun Fairbrother will play Mitchell, Alyssa Wapanatâhk will portray White Sun, Wren Zhawenim Gotts will play Good Eagle, and Xander Cole will portray Little Puma to round out the Little House on the Prairie Netflix cast. Rebecca Sonnenshine is the showrunner, executive producer, and writer of the latest Netflix adaptation.

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Netflix acquired the rights to adapt Little House on the Prairie over four decades after the NBC series concluded. But what is the story of the Netflix adaptation?

Plot of Little House on the Prairie on Netflix

Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books. The books revolve around her own youth while growing up in the American West in the 1800s. Wilder wrote the books during the Great Depression, and they were first published in the 1930s. According to Tudum, “a transformed adaptation of Wilder’s semi-autobiographical books, the new Little House on the Prairie is part family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West.”

Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie will offer an in-depth account of the struggles and achievements of the people who shaped the frontier. “I fell deeply in love with these books when I was 5 years old,” Rebecca Sonnenshine said, explaining that the books inspired her to become a writer. Trip Friendly, who serves as an executive producer on the series, and whose father produced the 1974 television film and series on NBC from 1974 to 1984, said the Netflix adaptation is his longtime dream-come-true of carrying forward Ed Friendly’s legacy.

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That said, when will Little House on the Prairie be released on Netflix?

Release date of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie

Netflix recently rolled out the list of its all-star cast for Little House on the Prairie. But fans might have to wait a bit longer for insights on its release. As of now, Tudum has not revealed a release window for the Netflix adaptation. However, filming starts on June 10. Aside from Rebecca Sonnenshine, executive producers of the series include Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition and Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions.

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Dana Fox and Susanna Fogel also serve as executive producers for Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie. Since the original publication, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series has sold over 73 million copies across 100 countries. The 1974 show debuted more than four decades ago and still garnered 13.25 billion minutes of viewing last year alone. So, it is safe to say that Netflix has officially struck gold, and all that remains is the countdown for a streaming justice.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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