Amazon's New ‘Treasure Island’ Remake Officially Sets Release Date Just 2 Months Away
Amazon's MGM+ has announced that its new six-part television adaptation of 'Treasure Island' will premiere on October 11, 2026. The series is a separate project from the highly anticipated Ridley Scott feature film adaptation.
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The announcement highlights the ongoing trend of streaming platforms investing in high-budget adaptations of classic literature to drive subscriber engagement.
Robert Newton as Long John Silver in Treasure Island RKO Radio Pictures By Richard Fink Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:13 PM EDT Richard Fink is a contributing writer in Los Angeles, California. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film and Media Production from ASU and has been writing professional about film and television since 2021. Movies have always been his passion, and he has a passion for history, comics, and cooking.
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