More than a decade after it first arrived on the platform, Call the Midwife is keeping its US Netflix streak alive. Season 15, along with its two-part Christmas special, has a confirmed release date — and long-running fans won’t have to wait long.
A September Tradition Continues
Netflix US will release Call the Midwife season 15 in full on September 7, 2026, bundling the two-part 2025 Christmas special together with all eight new episodes. It’s a pattern the show has followed for years, with nearly every season landing stateside in September regardless of when it first aired in the UK. Fans wanting an earlier look can still catch new episodes on PBS, which retains first-run US broadcast rights.
Notably, the US remains the only Netflix territory carrying the series, as other regions have seen it exit the platform entirely in recent years.
What’s Coming in Season 15
Set in 1971 against the backdrop of Women’s Lib protests, the new season sends senior Nonnatus House staff on a mercy mission to Hong Kong, leaving the younger midwives to manage things back home. Storylines range from premature births and placenta previa to kidney cancer, tuberculosis, and cases involving modern-day slavery. The accompanying Christmas special splits its setting between a sunny Hong Kong and a snowy East End, following Sister Julienne as she navigates change within the Order.
Call the Midwife: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | Call the Midwife |
| Season | 15 |
| Netflix US release | September 7, 2026 |
| Episode count | 8, plus 2-part Christmas special |
| Setting | 1971, London and Hong Kong |
| Streaming license | Confirmed through at least 2029 |
| Availability | Netflix US only |
What’s Next for the Franchise
Season 16 has already been confirmed, with filming expected to begin next year, continuing the story deeper into the 1970s. The franchise is also expanding beyond the main series: a prequel set in Poplar during World War II is due in 2026, alongside a feature film set overseas in 1972 featuring familiar characters. Streaming plans for both spin-offs haven’t been confirmed yet.
For a series that’s run since 2012, this level of continued investment from the BBC and its production partners speaks to just how durable the show’s audience has remained.
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