Fans of the beloved Legally Blonde franchise no longer need to rely on rewatching the films to get their Elle Woods fix, as a brand-new series is on the way. Marking a fresh chapter in the Legally Blonde universe, the show will explore Elle's early years, long before she made her way to Harvard Law School.
There’s not long to wait until the series arrives, and fans have already been given a first glimpse thanks to the newly released official trailer. The preview offers a look at Elle’s high school years and the formative experiences that helped shape her into the pink-loving icon audiences know and love today.
With the trailer now out in the wild, excitement for its release has ramped up as more details about the project have been confirmed. The series, titled Elle, is a Prime Video original and will premiere with all eight episodes on its release date of 1 July 2026. And viewers can already get excited about the next chapter, because a second season has been confirmed ahead of its debut.
With all of that in mind, here’s everything we know so far about the new Legally Blonde series.
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How to watch ‘Elle’?
Elle is a Prime Video original, so it will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video. According to Amazon, all eight episodes will be released on the same day, meaning fans can binge-watch the entire season without waiting for weekly instalments.
Those who aren't already subscribed can sign up for Amazon Prime, which includes access to Prime Video as well as perks such as free delivery and Prime Music. In the UK, Prime membership costs £8.99 per month or £95 annually, while a standalone Prime Video subscription is available from £6.99 per month. Amazon also offers a 30-day free trial for eligible new customers, giving viewers the chance to watch Elle and explore the platform's catalogue without paying upfront. Just remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don't want the subscription to renew automatically.
When is the Elle release date?
The wait is almost over for Legally Blonde fans, as Elle is set to premiere on Prime Video on 1 July. The highly anticipated prequel series will take viewers back to Elle Woods's teenage years, exploring the experiences and relationships that helped shape her into the confident, ambitious and endlessly optimistic character audiences first met in the 2001 movie.
Where to watch the Elle trailer
The official trailer for Elle is available to watch on Prime Video’s official YouTube channel as well as directly on Prime Video’s own pages ahead of the show’s release.
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