According to ScreenRant, Netflix’s Manifest spinoff series Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery has reached another milestone as development continues. The franchise is preparing to introduce an entirely new story within its universe. Although the plot for the new series will be new, it will continue to maintain its connections to the lore that made its predecessor successful.

As per ScreenRant, the series was created by Jeff Rake (The Tomorrow People, The Mysteries of Laura); Manifest originally premiered on NBC in 2018 and followed the passengers of Montego Air Flight 828. Shortly after landing, the characters realized that more than five years had passed. They start encountering unexplained phenomena called Callings, which gradually lead them to uncover unsettling truths about their circumstances on where they landed.

After NBC canceled the show following its third season, Netflix revived it for a fourth and final installment, which concluded in June 2023 via ScreenRant. The show’s popularity eventually led to another season in the franchise. Rake has revealed that Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery has secured a director for its first episode. The creator announced the news on his Instagram as part of his Showrunner Diaries series.

According to ScreenRant, Rake has also revealed that a director has already been chosen to helm the series premiere, although their name remains undisclosed as of this article’s publication. He added that progress has been steady across multiple areas of development. According to the creator, the team is now taking shape, with several key production roles already filled as preparations for Arrivals continue.

As per ScreenRant, Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery was first announced by Netflix on August 28, 2026, with the date paying homage to Flight 828. The platform announced that the upcoming rocket will feature new characters and storylines true to the franchise’s universe.

Manifest is available to stream on Netflix.