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.