Netflix is preparing “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” a Willy Wonka–themed reality competition series set to premiere on September 23, 2026. Multiple outlets report that the show will feature a contest format in a Chocolate Factory setting, with 12 contestants (“golden ticket holders”) competing in themed challenges. Several sources say Netflix uses an AI-generated recreation of Gene Wilder’s voice to portray Willy Wonka in the series. Netflix also states it has obtained permission from the late actor’s estate for this use. Coverage further notes that representatives from the Gene Wilder Estate express support for the project, describing it as a way to extend Wilder’s warmth and imagination to a new audience. One outlet also mentions that Rusty Goffe, who has performed as an Oompa Loompa, is returning. A teaser and/or trailer has been released that confirms the premiere date and the AI voice element, with attention focused on the voiceover rather than the show’s visual production.