The future of entertainment is here: see what’s next on YouTube
Nov 13, 2025 [[read-time]] minute read
Tonight at New York City’s historic Metrograph, we rolled out the red carpet for our first-ever ‘Creator Premieres,’ a film-festival-style showcase redefining the concept of prestige entertainment. In an exclusive presentation, advertisers and industry leaders heard directly from featured talent about the impact of deeply integrating their brands with creator voices that viewers actively seek out. These partnerships have only become more desirable as creators have scaled their media to the studio level - driving YouTube's over two-year run as Nielsen's #1 US streamer.
Hosted by Recess Therapy’s Julian Shapiro-Barnum, the event featured sneak peeks and major programming announcements from the storytellers shaping this new era - including Cleo Abram, Julian Shapiro-Barnum, Mark Vins, and Trevor Noah - showcasing that the most must-watch programming is happening right here on YouTube.
The announcements included:
Julian Shapiro-Barnum | “Outside Tonight” | New live late night weekly series premieres spring 2026 on the official Outside Tonight YouTube channel
Comedian, writer, and actor, Julian Shapiro-Barnum - known for his popular online shows “Recess Therapy” and “Celebrity Substitute” - launches a first of its kind late night weekly series built for the digital age. Set in public parks and on street corners, “Outside Tonight” with Julian Shapiro-Barnum revitalizes a classic format with weekly, live shows packed with star studded interviews, audience driven games, live music, and nonstop comedy.
Trevor Noah | “Trevor Noah: The Lost SA Special” | New special premieres this December on the official Trevor Noah YouTube channel
Filmed in South Africa during Trevor Noah’s last world tour, this never-before-released 90-minute stand-up comedy special captures him performing entirely local material on the biggest stage of his career, back home. It’s a rare and powerful creative moment with Trevor at the height of his global success, reconnecting with his roots and his audience in a way the world has never seen.
Mark Vins | “Reef to Ridge” | New documentary premieres spring 2026 on the official Brave Wilderness YouTube channel
Wildlife filmmaker, explorer, and host of Brave Wilderness, Mark Vins, and a daring expedition team undertake a first-of-its-kind journey across the Galápagos’ most extreme habitats - diving deep beneath the sea and scaling the highest volcanic summit - to document rare wildlife and confront mounting threats to one of Earth’s most wild frontiers. The new full-length documentary, “Reef to Ridge,” reveals the wonder, urgency, and fragility of protecting this iconic wilderness.
Cleo Abram | HUGE* If True: “What If An Asteroid Is About To Hit The Earth?” | New episode premieres November 15 on the official HUGE* If True YouTube channel
HUGE* If True is an optimistic episodic series about using science and technology to make the future better. In a new episode featuring Mark Rober, host Cleo Abram imagines a fictional crisis: “If a real and massive asteroid were coming toward us… how would we know? And what would we actually do about it?” Cleo shows viewers the real science and technology we’re using right now to defend our planet.
Deestroying | “America vs London 1v1” | New episode premieres November 30 on the official Deestroying YouTube channel
Deestroying “Dee” is taking his viral football 1on1’s series across the pond to London, where he gathers the top athletes across the country to compete for $5,000 in a new episode, “America vs London 1v1.” But it won't be that easy for the London athletes as Dee has a secret opponent… all the way from the streets of Detroit - a competitor that's hungry and ready to put his football reputation on the line.
Dhar Mann | “7 Days of Christmas” | Premieres December 5-19 on the official Dhar Mann Studios YouTube channel
Dhar Mann Studios is launching "7 Days of Christmas,” a massive holiday programming event featuring 7 brand-new, 25-minute heart-driven scripted episodes. Featuring the return of favorite characters and new series formats, “7 days of Christmas” delivers a universal holiday message that the greatest gift is the glow of authenticity within.
Brittany Broski | “Royal Court” with Paul Mescal | New episode premieres this fall on the official Royal Court YouTube channel
Brittany Broski’s “Royal Court” welcomes Paul Mescal to the medieval realm, in a brand-new Season 3 episode. The hit YouTube talk show from internet icon Brittany Broski brings audiences inside her hilariously over-the-top Royal Court, where chaos, comedy, and crown jewels collide. This season features a new lineup of celebrity guests including Noah Cyrus, Brie Larson, Kyle MacLachlan, Fred Armisen, and Finn Wolfhard as they join host Brittany for laugh-out-loud conversations, offbeat games, and unpredictable moments that only the Queen of the Internet could orchestrate.
Ms. Rachel | “Friendship” | New episode premieres early 2026 on the official Ms. Rachel YouTube channel
Join Ms. Rachel and friends for a heartwarming celebration of connection - showing little ones that friends can come from anywhere. Through joyful interactions with a diverse group of kids, this new episode teaches valuable lessons about inclusivity and the magic of making new friends.
From hard-hitting documentaries and new series launches, to a laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy special, 'Creator Premieres' highlighted the breadth and depth of storytelling that can only be found on YouTube.
YouTube is also showcasing episodic content more prominently not only to brands but to viewers, with the launch of a new feature that allows creators to organize their episodic content into seasons and shows, moving beyond standard playlists – for an experience that optimizes and improves the viewing experience on the largest screens in your home. This product update fundamentally transforms the creator channel into the ultimate TV experience. For viewers, it makes it easier than ever to discover and binge-watch a creator's content, especially in the living room—our fastest-growing viewing surface.
We are incredibly proud to be the home where our creators' content is celebrated, and we cannot wait for you to continue to watch the must see TV of today.