Netflix is heading back to class — but this time, the syllabus has changed. The streamer has officially greenlit Hollywood Arts, a 26-episode spinoff of Nickelodeon’s cult-favorite series Victorious, with Daniella Monet returning as Trina Vega. Set to premiere in 2026 before its rollout on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, the revival marks a major moment of nostalgia meets reinvention for a generation raised on musical mayhem and high school theatrics.
Production for Season 1 is already underway in Vancouver, bringing the once-fictional performing arts school back to life for a new audience. Monet, who played the hilariously self-assured Trina from 2010 to 2013, immediately steps behind and in front of the lens as both lead actor and executive producer. In this new chapter, Trina returns to her alma mater — not as a student, but as an unqualified substitute teacher whose chaotic confidence somehow reignites the spirit of a new crop of ambitious young artists.
“Coming back as Trina alongside such a dynamic, powerful cast of newcomers is something I feel very lucky and grateful to do,” Monet said, reflecting on her return. “Victorious was in a lot of ways life-changing for all of us. Our cast is forever bonded by that experience, and to think that I have an opportunity to steward anything close to that is a feeling I can’t begin to describe.”
The show’s premise feels distinctly meta — a performer who never quite “made it” immediately teaching the next generation what it means to try. The reboot’s tone aims to balance humor and heart, while subtly acknowledging the pressures of creativity in a world more competitive (and connected) than ever.
The fresh ensemble cast — including Alyssa Miles, Emmy Liu-Wang, Peyton Jackson, Erika Swayze, and Martin Kamm — adds a new layer of energy to the mix, while Community alum Yvette Nicole Brown reprises her role as Principal Helen, promising the same witty authority that defined her Nickelodeon days. Behind the scenes, Victorious alumnus Jake Farrow teams up with Samantha Martin as showrunners and writers, with Jonathan Judge directing the pilot. The series comes from Paramount Television Studios, under the supervision of Nickelodeon’s Shauna Phelan and Brian Banks.
Though Hollywood Arts carries the DNA of its Nickelodeon predecessor, it stands apart in both scale and scope — a streaming-era production infused with grown-up polish. Its soundtrack, too, is expected to play a major role in shaping the show’s tone.
While details are under wraps, early talk suggests a contemporary pop-rock and alt-R&B blend — a nod to the original show’s legacy of catchy musical performances. Given Victorious’ influence on the 2010s teen pop landscape, fans are watching closely to see if Hollywood Arts can capture lightning twice — this time with a sound that speaks to the TikTok generation.
With Victorious clocking over 45 million Netflix views since early 2024, the timing couldn’t be better. For many, Hollywood Arts isn’t just a revival — it’s a chance to revisit the dream of artistic ambition that once defined an era of teen television.
While you wait, all episodes of Victorious Seasons 1–3 are streaming on Netflix.
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