If you have a tween or teen at home, chances are they already know Mackenzie Turner and Lael Hansen better than you know your own neighbors. The viral YouTube duo behind “The Besties” is officially making the leap to Netflix, with a batch of episodes dropping sometime in October 2026 — just in time for spooky season.
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Who Are Mackenzie Turner and Lael Hansen?
For the uninitiated, these two Canadian creators have built a massive following through Roblox roleplays, high-energy vlogs, and chaotic challenge videos. Their joint channel currently sits at an impressive 3.26 million subscribers, but that’s honestly just the tip of their combined digital footprint.
| Creator | Platform Presence |
|---|---|
| The Besties (Joint Channel) | 3.26 million YouTube subscribers |
| Mackenzie Turner | 5M+ TikTok followers, 2.6M on solo Roblox channel |
| Lael Hansen | 1.17M+ YouTube subscribers on main channel |
| Netflix Drop | October 2026 (exact date TBA) |
| Content Theme | Spooky slumber parties, scary games, 3 a.m. frights |
Why Netflix Wants Them?
This isn’t a one-off move — it’s part of a much bigger strategy. Netflix has been aggressively courting top YouTube talent throughout 2026, and “The Besties” joins an already stacked lineup of creator-driven content on the platform.
Perhaps the most notable example is Good Mythical Morning, the long-running daily show from Rhett and Link, which recently began releasing new episodes on Netflix the same day they drop on YouTube. Other creators making the jump include Ms. Rachel, Mark Rober, and animation hit “The Amazing Digital Circus,” alongside kids’ favorites like ChuChu TV and Danny Go!.
The Bigger Strategy Behind the Move
Netflix clearly understands where Gen Z and Gen Alpha spend their time — and it isn’t traditional TV. By bringing established creators with massive built-in audiences onto its platform, Netflix secures both fresh content and guaranteed viewership from demographics that are notoriously hard to pin down through conventional programming.
For “The Besties,” this move means their content gets a glossy Netflix presentation while still staying true to the spontaneous, high-energy format that made them YouTube favorites in the first place.
What to Expect From the Netflix Debut?
Given the Halloween-adjacent theme, expect:
- Spooky-themed slumber party episodes
- Scary games and challenges
- Guest appearances adding to the “creepy” factor
- A release timed perfectly for late October viewing
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FAQs
Q1. When does “The Besties” release on Netflix?
The episodes are set to drop sometime in October 2026, with an exact date yet to be confirmed.
Q2. What kind of content will “The Besties” bring to Netflix?
Expect spooky slumber party-themed episodes featuring scary games, creepy guests, and late-night frights.
