Is 'Pop the Balloon' on Netflix? When Can You Watch the Viral Live Dating Series? Here’s All You Need to Know

Published 04/01/2025, 11:49 AM EDT

Netflix’s 2025 slate is turning heads with some noticeable shifts in its latest releases. While the platform caters to every taste—some shows sending chills down your spine, others keeping you glued to the edge of your couch—it also delivers laugh-out-loud moments and those that have you kicking your feet with excitement. Fans are now buzzing with speculation about their most anticipated series, Pop the Balloon.

With love filling the air on Netflix, fans are eager to know—will the viral dating show Pop the Balloon make its way to the platform? And if so, when will it drop?

Bursting onto Netflix? The Pop the Balloon speculation continues

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A live version of Pop the Balloon, the popular dating series that gained popularity on YouTube, is being released on Netflix. This revamped show will debut on April 10 and air every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, as reported by Tudum. Participants are required to navigate a fast-paced dating challenge to build relationships without having their balloons pop. Their attempt at love will also fail if it blows up. The Netflix version, presented by Insecure star Yvonne Orji, is executive produced by Arlette Amuli and Bolia Matundu.

Arlette Amuli and Bolia Matundu have already produced nearly 50 episodes of Pop The Balloon on YouTube, amassing over 100 million views. The show’s Netflix debut marks the latest step in the streamer’s trend of adapting viral digital content. Featuring stars like Johnny Bananas, Chase DeMoor, Farrah Abraham, and Zaina Sesay, the show is produced by Sharp Entertainment. Similarly, as Netflix focuses on love-centered content, The Life List, once low-rated, has skyrocketed in popularity.

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A love greater than that of a mother and child is a result not found. With a storyline built on this concept, The Life List soared to popularity, capturing audiences worldwide.

Sofia Carson’s overlooked The Life List became an unexpected Netflix's sensation

Viewers criticized Netflix’s most recent movie, The Life List, calling it another rom-com letdown. The 36% low-rated film, which debuted on March 28, starred Sofia Carson, Sebastian de Souza, Connie Britton, and Kyle Allen. A worn-out mother reignites her daughter's spark by tackling adolescent aspirations, unearthing shocking family truths, and stumbling upon passionate romance. However, the film has astonished viewers, quickly becoming a major hit on the streaming platform.

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With a star-studded cast and Kyle Allen, who is about to become the internet's next "boyfriend," leading one of the pivotal roles, The Life List has transformed from a low-rated film to a global sensation. As anticipation soars for its upcoming premiere, excitement reaches a fever pitch, with fans eagerly awaiting to see if Pop the Balloon can live up to the hype. This buzz-worthy title is redefining expectations, sparking conversations about its authenticity and potential to captivate audiences worldwide.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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