The Hawk Trailer Out: Will Ferrell’s Golf Comedy Gets Netflix Release Date

Netflix has officially rolled out the new trailer for The Hawk, the upcoming comedy series starring Will Ferrell as washed-up golf legend Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins. The streamer’s title page now features the full Season 1 trailer, while trade coverage says the official trailer dropped this week ahead of the series’ launch.

The Hawk OTT Release Date

If you’re looking for the main update, the OTT release date for The Hawk is July 16, 2026, and the show will stream exclusively on Netflix. Both Netflix Tudum and Netflix’s official title page confirm the July 16 launch date.

Release Details

Here’s a quick snapshot of the series.

What the Trailer Shows

The trailer leans hard into comeback-comedy energy. It introduces Ferrell’s Lonnie Hawkins as a golfer who was the No. 1 player in the world back in 2004 but is now trying to claw his way back for one last major title. The footage shows Lonnie yelling at galleries, treating golf like a contact sport, and dragging his family and entourage into the chaos of his comeback attempt. Variety’s trailer coverage describes him as a “has-been golf pro mounting a career comeback,” which matches the broad, sports-comedy tone Netflix has been selling since the teaser first arrived in May.

What The Hawk Is About

Netflix Tudum’s official synopsis says Lonnie Hawkins, “2004’s number one golfer,” is struggling on the back nine of his career as he tries to rediscover his magic. His body tells him to retire, his ex-wife and son think he is finished, but he refuses to give up because he needs one more major to complete golf’s Grand Slam. Netflix’s main series page shortens that pitch to a clean hook: Lonnie chases one final major and drags everyone he loves into the chaos.

Story at a Glance

Will Ferrell Leads a Big Comedy Cast

Will Ferrell not only stars in the series, he also co-created and executive produced it. Netflix lists Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver, David Hornsby, Gabriel Hogan, and Aida Osman among the key cast members. Tudum also identifies the roles of several of the major supporting players, including Shannon as Lonnie’s ex-wife Stacy and Tatro as Lance, Lonnie’s son and a rising golf star.

Main Cast

Who Made the Series?

Netflix says Ferrell co-created the series with Harper Steele and Chris Henchy. Tudum also lists Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor for Gloria Sanchez Productions among the executive producers, alongside Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, David Gordon Green, and Andrew Guest. The PGA Tour is also a partner on the series, which gives the project a clear real-golf tie even while the comedy looks deliberately ridiculous.

Why This One Stands Out

What makes The Hawk different from Netflix’s typical comedy launch is the blend of sports satire and comeback-story sincerity. The trailer clearly wants viewers to laugh at Lonnie’s delusion, but it also frames him as the kind of stubborn sports icon who still believes he can do the impossible. That setup feels very much in line with Ferrell’s past sports comedies, even if this one is built for episodic streaming rather than a theatrical movie. This final observation is an inference based on the released trailer, synopsis, and Ferrell’s past screen persona.

So yes, the new The Hawk trailer is out, and Netflix has already locked in the July 16, 2026 premiere date. If you’re a Will Ferrell fan or just want a loud, goofy summer comedy with golf at its center, this one is now firmly on the watchlist.

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