Martin Scorsese Is Officially Taking Over Streaming

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Martin Scorsese remains incredibly productive, and his upcoming projects indicate he’ll be focusing on streaming content. Even at 83 years old in 2026, it’s worth remembering his recent success with the critically acclaimed film, Killers of the Flower Moon, which premiered just three years prior.

After achieving incredible success with 10 Oscar nominations for a single film, Scorsese immediately jumped into new projects – documentaries, commercials, producing, and acting. He’s also known for openly sharing his thoughts about the film and TV industry, famously speaking out against the dominance of superhero movies in 2019.

Despite being an established director, he’s remarkably open to new ideas and technology, always keeping up with how the film and television industries are evolving. A good example of this is his early embrace of streaming services, starting around 2019.

Martin Scorsese isn‘t limiting himself to just one streaming service, unlike directors like James Gunn, David Fincher, and Taylor Sheridan. He’s worked with multiple platforms – Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Disney+ – and is returning to Netflix for future projects, showing he’s continuing to embrace streaming.

The Roman Marks Martin Scorsese’s Return To Netflix

Martin Scorsese is teaming up with Netflix again for a new eight-part crime series called The Roman. Oscar Isaac will star as Bobby Red, the head of a successful Las Vegas casino – a setting Scorsese is familiar with. He’s also an executive producer on the show. This marks Scorsese’s first big dramatic project for Netflix since the 2019 film The Irishman.

Despite his recent departure, he’s maintained a relationship with Netflix, working on various smaller projects over the years. These include hosting and executive producing the 2021 documentary series Pretend It’s a City, appearing in the 2025 film In the Hand of Dante, and producing the films Pieces of a Woman and Maestro.

Martin Scorsese’s level of involvement varies from project to project, but reports suggest he’ll be heavily involved with The Roman. Given that The Irishman was a standout film in 2019, his return in 2026 could lead to another great movie.

Martin Scorsese’s Other Notable Movies & Shows In Development

Martin Scorsese is working on multiple projects for different streaming services. He’s not only developing content for Netflix, but he’s also an executive producer on Apple TV+’s new Cape Fear series, which is based on the 1957 novel The Executioners – the same story he previously adapted in 1991. Additionally, he’s directing an upcoming comedy special called An Afternoon with SCTV for both Netflix and CTV.

Martin Scorsese is joining the cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu by voicing a shopkeeper from the planet Ardonia. He’s also directing a new psychological horror film called What Happens at Night, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson, and Jared Harris. It appears Scorsese has plenty of work lined up as long as streaming services continue to support his projects.

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2026-05-16 00:38