One of the Most Talked-About Romance Franchises Is Coming to Netflix
One of the Most Talked-About Romance Franchises Is Coming to Netflix
Melissa CopeltonSat, February 28, 2026 at 2:22 AM UTC
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With Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Fifty Shades Darker (2017), and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) set to stream on Netflix, fans of the best-selling romance phenomenon have a new reason to revisit the series.
The blockbuster film franchise, based on E. L. James’ novels of the same name, became a global cultural moment following the release of the first movie, starring Dakota Johnsonas Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey, and now all three installments are heading to the platform this March.
Even if it’s been more than a decade since the first movie premiered, it’s likely an experience Johnson, 36, will never forget.
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Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson attend the UK premiere of Fifty Shades of Grey at Odeon Leicester Square on February 13, 2015, in London, England. (Photo by Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images)
Speaking candidly in a 2022 interview with Vanity Fair, Johnson reflected on the experience of making the films, calling the process “psychotic.” She added, “I don’t think anyone would’ve done it,” underscoring just how intense the production felt in hindsight.
However, Johnson did make it clear that she and Dornan, 43, had the utmost respect for each other. “There was never a time when we didn’t get along,” she assured. “I know it’s weird, but he’s like a brother to me. I love him so, so, so much. And we were really there for each other. We had to really trust each other and protect each other.”
Though the films have appeared on Netflix in the past, they cycled off the service when licensing deals expired. You can stream the 50 Shades franchise on Netflix beginning on Sunday, March 1.
This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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