Nick Cannon and His 12 Children Head to Netflix

Comedian and media mogul Nick Cannon is preparing to pull back the curtain on his unique family life. Netflix has officially greenlit an untitled docuseries that will center on Cannon’s journey as a father to his twelve children, shared with six different mothers.

The project, which is slated for a winter 2026 premiere, was announced during the streamer’s recent “upfronts” presentation. The series promises to offer an intimate look at the balance between his high-profile career and the complexities of his personal life. According to the official logline, the show aims to capture everything from “million-dollar meetings” to the reality of “midnight diaper runs.”

Cannon shared his excitement for the upcoming project on Instagram, posting, “It’s about to get real. Stay tuned…we cookin.”

The production team behind the series is no stranger to the genre, having previously worked on popular Netflix reality programming such as Age of Attraction and Love Island USA. The show is expected to navigate the “chaos” and “heartfelt moments” that define Cannon’s household.

In recent years, Cannon has been candid about his approach to fatherhood. In a previous interview with The Breakfast Club, he reflected on his path, describing his decision to have a large family as a “trauma response.” He noted that at 45, he has gained a new perspective on his life choices. “I could have done things very differently,” Cannon admitted. “It wasn’t I’m gonna go have 12 kids, it was more about I’m going to live life and have fun and whatever happens, happens. If I would have thought [about] the process a little bit more and took time, to actually do the inner work, things might have been different in certain scenarios.”

As the public continues to follow the narrative of his growing family, this docuseries will likely serve as a definitive look at how the entertainer manages his responsibilities as a father and a professional in the spotlight.