Netflix reveals premiere date, episode titles for 'East of Eden'

Netflix announced the episode titles for the limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel East of Eden.

The series was first announced in 2022 with Florence Pugh set to star and co-produce the project. The project has remained under development ever since. The series is co-executive-produced and co-showrun by Jeb Stuart alongside Zoe Kazan.

The series is based on Steinbeck’s novel of the same name. The storyline revolves around centers on Cathy Ames, portrayed by the Oscar-nominated Pugh, amid the multi-generational Trask family saga.

The series is being adapted by Zoe Kazan, known for Clickbait and The Plot Against America. The series features an ensemble cast alongside Pugh, including Mike Faist, Tracy Letts, Martha Plimpton, Ciarán Hinds, and Joseph Zada.

Netflix has revealed episode titles for the upcoming Netflix series East of Eden, which will consist of seven episodes. The series premiere is titled Part 1: Genesis, while the final instalment is titled Part 7: East of Eden.

The first four episodes are directed by Garth Davis (Lion, Mary Magdalene), while Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre (The Mustang, The Act) will be directing the remaining three episodes.

However, Netflix has not yet announced an official release date or episode rollout schedule. However, according to What’s on Netflix, the series is expected to premiere in early 2026, potentially between February and April.

John Steinbeck’s adaptation of sweeping family saga for the screen, Zoe Kazan has spoken openly about the emotional connection she feels to the material. She continued, “In the process of bringing this family saga to life, the resonance of my own familial connection to the material has not been lost on me”.

The project carries added significance as Kazan is adapting the novel decades after her grandfather, Elia Kazan, directed the 1955 movie East of Eden. Kazan has described working on the series as “the greatest joy,” praising both the experience itself and the cast and crew behind the limited series.

East of Eden is expected to be released in early 2026.