Netflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel for 'The Crown'

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May 1, 2026, 11:55 AM

• •Netflix and Left Bank Pictures are starting production on 'The Crown' prequel.
• •The prequel will cover the British royal family's history from 1901 to the start of the original series.
• •Peter Morgan, the creator of 'The Crown,' will helm the prequel.
• •£500 million ($681 million) has been allocated for the prequel's production.

Netflix is moving forward with a prequel to the hit series 'The Crown,' following deals struck with producer Left Bank Pictures. The prequel will explore the British royal family's history from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 up until the events of the original series, including Princess Elizabeth's marriage to Philip Mountbatten. The production has a budget of £500 million ($681 million) and will be helmed by 'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan. The move comes after the success of the original show, which has been a critical and commercial hit for Netflix.

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