More than a century after his creation, the world’s first American costumed hero is riding again. French actor Jean Dujardin, known for The Artist and The Wolf of Wall Street, stars as the iconic vigilante in a new reboot of Zorro coming to streaming this summer.
The eight-episode limited series will premiere June 30, 2026, on MHz Choice, a U.S. and Canadian streaming platform specializing in international titles. The series first aired on France 2 before expanding to Paramount+ in Europe. MHz Choice confirmed the North American release last week.
This version of Zorro takes a bold turn. Set in 1821 Los Angeles, Don Diego de la Vega is now middle-aged and serving as mayor. When corruption threatens the city’s finances, he revives his masked persona to confront the culprit, a greedy businessman named Don Emmanuel, played by Eric Elmosnino. Caught between duty and secrecy, Diego must balance his public office with his hidden identity, even from his wife Gabriella, portrayed by Audrey Dana.
Created by Benjamin Charbit and Noé Debré, the new adaptation features a cast including André Dussollier and Salvatore Ficarra alongside Dujardin. Though French in tone, the series was filmed entirely in Spain and carries a lighter edge. Early critic reactions praised its humor and “self-awareness,” calling it a modern twist on an old legend.
“‘Zorro’ marks the most well-known IP we’ve brought to MHz to date,” said Lance Schwulst, executive vice president of content strategy at MHz Choice. “There are a lot of ‘Zorro’ adaptations, but this one really stood out. It’s fun, adventurous, and cheeky, and with Jean Dujardin behind the mask, who would say no?”
Created in 1919 by American pulp writer Johnston McCulley, Zorro has appeared in dozens of versions over the decades, including Disney’s 1950s TV show starring Guy Williams, the 1940 classic The Mark of Zorro with Tyrone Power, and the 1990s Mask of Zorro films with Antonio Banderas. The character’s influence even helped inspire Batman. Analysts say the trend is far from over.
Following France’s reboot, CBS Studios is still developing a gender-swapped Zorro from director Robert Rodriguez, while Disney moves forward with a new series led by Wilmer Valderrama, best known for That ’70s Show. The enduring swordsman appears determined to keep riding across new generations and new screens alike.
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