Your Next Netflix Sci-Fi Obsession? LAND OF THE LOST Remake In Development At The Streamer

Your Next Netflix Sci-Fi Obsession? LAND OF THE LOST Remake In Development At The Streamer

Netflix is partnering with Legendary Entertainment to breathe new life into the beloved 1970s sci-fi adventure series Land of the Lost.

By MarkJulian - Jun 20, 2025 08:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Netflix
Source: SFFGazette.com

Netflix is joining forces with Legendary Entertainment to breathe new life into the beloved 1970s sci-fi adventure series Land of the Lost, according to a report from Deadline.

The reboot is still in the early stages of development, with the studios currently searching for writers to shape the new vision.

Originally debuting in 1974, Land of the Lost quickly carved out a unique space in the landscape of classic science fiction television.

The series followed the Marshall family, father Rick and his two children, Will and Holly, whose peaceful white-water rafting trip takes a shocking turn when an earthquake sends them tumbling into a bizarre, prehistoric realm.

This mysterious dimension, both dangerous and awe-inspiring, was filled with dinosaurs, ancient ruins, and strange creatures, capturing the imaginations of young viewers with every episode.

Created by Sid and Marty Krofft and developed with the help of acclaimed sci-fi writer David Gerrold (Star Trek), the show was famously pitched as Swiss Family Robinson meets dinosaurs. Its influences also drew from early adventure literature, notably Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World and Edgar Rice Burroughs’ The Land That Time Forgot.

More than just a Saturday morning spectacle, Land of the Lost became known for its surprisingly complex world-building and imaginative storytelling, helping it achieve cult status across generations. 

This new world, known only as the Land of the Lost, is no ordinary lost world. It’s a self-contained pocket universe teeming with dangers at every turn.

From monstrous dinosaurs like "Grumpy" the ever-persistent Tyrannosaurus Rex, to "Big Alice" the territorial Allosaurus, the Marshalls must navigate constant threats from both beast and terrain.

But dinosaurs are just the beginning. They soon encounter the Pakuni, a tribe of small, ape-like humanoids who communicate in their own primitive language. One of these creatures, Cha-Ka, becomes their friend and ally.

Even more mysterious and menacing are the Sleestak, reptilian, crossbow-wielding creatures who lurk in the shadows of the Lost City’s labyrinthine ruins. As the Marshalls explore the terrain, they uncover traces of ancient civilizations and meet Enik, a wise Altrusian who provides limited but valuable clues about the world’s orig

Despite a tight budget and limited special effects, Land of the Lost was praised for its ambitious storytelling and clever integration of complex scientific ideas as it introduced kids to concepts like closed time loops, alternate dimensions, and temporal anomalies.

This isn't the first attempt at a remake, as a 1991 reimagining aired on ABC for two seasons. 

In 2009, Land of the Lost also received a big-screen adaptation starring Will Ferrell, reimagined as a broad sci-fi comedy. While the film leaned heavily into raunchy humor and adult-oriented gags, it failed to resonate with fans of the original series.

The Krofft brothers were openly critical of the movie’s tone, expressing disappointment with its crude and comedic approach.

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harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 6/20/2025, 8:22 PM
"Netflix"

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 6/20/2025, 8:33 PM
@harryba11zack - Pablo LYLE Will be in this i just know It
Kiba
Kiba - 6/20/2025, 9:49 PM
@Malatrova15 - Maybe he'll punch something.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 6/20/2025, 10:34 PM
@Kiba - ok thats enough buddy...he Is paying His debt to society, no need to make punta..ITS hurtful
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/20/2025, 8:23 PM
Like this remake

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 6/20/2025, 8:33 PM
Jonathan Majors Is gonna kill It in this ..also the hairdresser
jst5
jst5 - 6/20/2025, 9:13 PM
@Malatrova15 - Majors would kill it as Cha Ka...
Gambito
Gambito - 6/20/2025, 8:33 PM
The Danny McBride one was great too, if you’re into his brand of comedy of course
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 6/20/2025, 9:46 PM
The only Land of Lost series that I remember is the one with George W. Bush that at some point started airing on Nickelodeon in the '90s.
cyclopsprime
cyclopsprime - 6/21/2025, 1:09 AM
@DarthAlgar - yeah I still remember when it also aired on nickelodeon
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/20/2025, 10:22 PM
I haven’t seen either of The Land of The Lost shows or the 2009 movie but this could be a fun adventure show for the whole family if well done which is something we don’t get a lot of on tv anymore.

I never saw the Lost in Space reboot Netflix did that ran for a complete 3 seasons but it seems to be in the vein of that with this family centric story which makes sense since both original versions were inspired by Swiss Family Robinson so looks like they might be trying to capture atleast some of that audience to a degree.

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Anyway , I’ll likely give it a shot if/when it gets made!!.
Lem1
Lem1 - 6/21/2025, 2:00 AM
I was not as delighted with the 2009 version as I expected, being directed by Brad Silberling who directed A Series of Unfortunate events which I adored, though I still enjoyed it & Will Farrell's antics
Geochili
Geochili - 6/21/2025, 2:26 AM
As a geologist, I'd just like to point out Allosaurus went extinct many millions of years before T-rex showed up in the fossil record. But, it's cool the show's creators even knew about Allosaurus... usually it's all T-Rex this and T-Rex that. Of course as a work of time travel fiction, the show required suspension of belief anyway so why not make the two apex predators exist at the same time. I remember watching this show as a child during its initial run but I remember damn little about it. 'Sleestaks' do ring a bell though. Easier to remember the traumatizing villains better than the protagonists I guess.
IAmAHoot
IAmAHoot - 6/21/2025, 6:22 AM
The Will Ferrell/Danny McBride movie was funny as hell. Why they advertised it as a family comedy was baffling and wildly misguided.
JacobsLadder
JacobsLadder - 6/21/2025, 12:32 PM
Why not at this point. Buck Rogers, the $6 million man (and woman), the A-Team. Just keep on pilfering the past
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 6/21/2025, 5:31 PM
@JacobsLadder - Black Sheep Squadron would be nice to remake with CGI dog fights. Strange they haven't done it considering how surprisingly well Midway and Masters of the Air did with viewers.

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