Will Ferrell Is Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins — Netflix's Most Anticipated Comedy of 2026 Premieres July 16

Will Ferrell Is Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins — Netflix's Most Anticipated Comedy of 2026 Premieres July 16 He's back. Hot pink golf shirt. White visor. Platinum blonde curls. And absolutely zero self-awareness. The teaser shows Ferrell in character as golfer Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, wearing a hot pink golf shirt and a white visor that says "Hawk" over his curly, platinum blonde hair. As Hawkins poses, a voiceover says, "This summer, a legend returns. An icon. A champion. An American hero." Hawkins then pipes in, "That's me. I'm him. That's who they're talking about — if you were wondering." What's on Netflix Ladies and gentlemen, Will Ferrell has found his next great character. And Netflix is betting big on him. Digital8Hub has everything you need to know about The Hawk — the most exciting new comedy series of summer 2026. What Is The Hawk? Will Ferrell's sports comedy series has officially received a title, The Hawk, and Netflix has confirmed a Summer release window. An exact release date has yet to be announced by Netflix, but the series is expected to land on July 16, 2026. PYMNTSPYMNTS The official description reads: "Lonnie Hawkins, 2004's No. 1 golfer, struggles on the back nine of his career to recapture his magic. His body says retire, but his heart says he's not done yet. His ex-wife and his son Lance, golf's new golden boy, know he's through. But with one more major to win to complete golf's Grand Slam, Lonnie refuses to believe he's anything other than one stroke away from the greatest comeback in golf history." What's on Netflix Think Talladega Nights meets Happy Gilmore — but stretched across a full 10-episode series, with all the cringe, heart, and absurdity Will Ferrell does better than almost anyone alive. The Man, The Myth, The Hawk Lonnie's return to the world stage comes more than two decades after his seminal 2004 season. He's bringing along his entire entourage: son Lance, a pro golfer in his own right; estranged wife Stacy; Lance's fiancée, social-media influencer Natalie; and new caddie Sam. The Cinemaholic Of course, there are still old rivals left to vanquish: Golden Fisk, the pro golfer who's beaten Lonnie twice; PGA TOUR board member Anton; even Stacy's new beau, Radford. No one ever said this would be easy. The Cinemaholic The setup is pure comedy gold — a washed-up legend who absolutely refuses to accept he's washed up, surrounded by people who love him enough to tell him the truth but can't stop him from chasing glory anyway. It's the sports comeback story told through the lens of Ferrell's signature brand of oblivious confidence. In one teaser, the narrator adds that Hawkins is "forever remembered for the biggest choke in golf history," as Hawkins shakes his head, shushes, and says, "Don't bring that up." In another, he throws a handful of white chalk powder in the air — a reference to LeBron James — then promptly chokes on it. What's on Netflix Already iconic. And we haven't even seen a full episode yet. The Cast: An All-Star Comedy Lineup Molly Shannon also stars as Lonnie's foul-mouthed ex-wife Stacy, along with Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver and David Hornsby. Variety Breaking it down by character: Fortune Feimster plays Sam, Lonnie's new caddie; Jimmy Tatro plays Lance, Lonnie's son and golf's new golden boy; and Molly Shannon plays Stacy, Lonnie's sharp-tongued ex-wife. CNBC Every name in this cast is a proven comedy performer. Molly Shannon as a foul-mouthed ex-wife alone is worth the price of a Netflix subscription. And Ferrell sharing scenes with Luke Wilson — their first major collaboration in years — is the kind of reunion comedy fans have been quietly hoping for. Who's Behind It? The Hawk stars Will Ferrell as Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins. The series is Ferrell's first television comedy. That alone makes this a landmark moment in his career — one of Hollywood's biggest comedy stars making his proper TV series debut on the world's most-watched streaming platform. The Cinemaholic The Hawk is produced by Ferrell's production company Gloria Sanchez Productions, alongside Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman's T-Street. Serving as executive producers are Jessica Elbaum, Alix Taylor, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, David Gordon Green, and Andrew Guest. PYMNTS Rian Johnson — the director behind Knives Out and Glass Onion — as an executive producer is a fascinating creative addition, hinting at a show that might have more narrative ambition than a typical sports comedy. The 10-episode series was first announced at the Netflix Upfront in 2024. Originally, Ramy Youssef, Josh Rabinowitz, and Andy Campagna were tied to the project but exited in August 2025 due to creative differences. Following their departure, Harper Steele and Chris Henchy were officially elevated to co-creators alongside Will Ferrell. PYMNTS Why The Hawk Could Be Netflix's Comedy of the Year Let's put this in context. Netflix has been on an absolute tear with sports comedies and nostalgia-driven content in 2026. Happy Gilmore 2 shattered Nielsen streaming records. Grown Ups 3 was just officially confirmed. And now The Hawk — Will Ferrell's first-ever TV comedy series — is dropping in July. This is a platform firing on all cylinders with crowd-pleasing, feel-good content. And unlike a two-hour movie, a 10-episode series gives The Hawk room to breathe — to build Lonnie Hawkins into the kind of beloved, layered comedy character that sticks with audiences for years. The ingredients are all there: a magnetic lead performance, a stacked supporting cast, a universally relatable underdog premise, and the quiet involvement of one of Hollywood's sharpest storytellers in Rian Johnson. If the writing matches the setup, this could be the show everyone is talking about come August. Ferrell wrote Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and Step Brothers — two films that proved he understands exactly how to balance absurdist humor with genuine emotional stakes. The Hawk looks like it's playing in that same register. Jingletree How to Watch The Hawk premieres July 16, 2026, on Netflix — available to all subscribers worldwide. All 10 episodes will be available to stream. If you're not already a Netflix subscriber, this might be the summer to sign up. Between Grown Ups 3, The Hawk, and whatever else is coming out of the 2026 Upfronts, Netflix is stacking the warm-weather months with must-watch content. Stay locked in to Digital8Hub for episode recaps, reviews, cast interviews, and all the latest streaming news as The Hawk gets ready to soar.