Netflix Denies May Release Date for Cha Eun-woo’s ‘The Wonder Fools’

Netflix has clarified that reports claiming a May 15 release date for Cha Eun-woo’s upcoming series ‘The Wonder Fools’ are not confirmed.

On February 11, the streaming giant addressed speculation surrounding the fantasy-action drama, stating, “The May 15 premiere date has never been finalized.” While ‘The Wonder Fools’ was previously introduced as part of Netflix’s second-quarter lineup for 2026, the platform emphasized that specific scheduling details including the official premiere date and production presentation timeline remain undecided.

The clarification comes amid growing online buzz about the series, which has attracted attention for both its star-studded cast and high-profile creative team.

A Comic Action Adventure Set at the Turn of the Millennium

‘The Wonder Fools’ is described as a superpowered comic action-adventure set in 1999, a time when doomsday predictions and millennial anxieties were widespread. Against that backdrop, the story follows a group of seemingly ordinary and somewhat clumsy individuals who unexpectedly gain supernatural abilities after a mysterious incident.

Rather than becoming traditional heroes overnight, these unlikely protagonists must navigate confusion, fear, and responsibility as they attempt to protect the fictional city of Haeseong from an emerging villain threat.

Cha Eun-woo stars as Lee Woon-jung, a specially appointed public official investigating a series of unexplained disappearances tied to the unfolding chaos. The role marks another major acting project for the ASTRO member-turned-actor, who has steadily built his filmography in recent years.

The series also features Park Eun-bin, Choi Dae-hoon, Lim Sung-jae, Kim Hae-sook, and Son Hyun-joo, forming a multi-generational ensemble that has heightened anticipation. Direction is helmed by Yoo In-sik, best known for the global hit ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo,’ marking a highly anticipated reunion with Park Eun-bin.

Release Still Targeted for Q2

Despite speculation about delays or schedule changes, Netflix confirmed that ‘The Wonder Fools’ is still slated for a second-quarter release window. However, the platform reiterated that further details will be announced once finalized.

As anticipation builds around the genre-blending series, fans will have to wait a little longer for official confirmation of its exact premiere date.