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Wonka's The Golden Ticket release schedule: When are episodes out on Netflix?

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Netflix is bringing to life Willy Wonka's chocolate factory in brand new reality series, Wonka's The Golden Ticket.

Based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the reality competition series will follow 12 lucky golden ticket winners - each with a partner of their choosing - as they navigate a series of challenges and temptations designed to push them physically, mentally and morally.

Only one contestant will earn the life-changing prize in the "high-stakes social experiment", inspired by the cinematic world many know and love.

So, when can you tune in? Read on for everything you need to know about when each episode of Wonka's The Golden Ticket is coming to Netflix.

Wonka's The Golden Ticket season 1 release date: When is it out?

Wonka's The Golden Ticket premieres on Netflix on Wednesday 23 September.

The series will not be released at once and is being split across two batches, keeping viewers on their toes for the anticipated finale.

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka looking ahead and smiling

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images

Here is the full episode release schedule for Wonka's The Golden Ticket season 1, based on Netflix's two-part rollout:

  • Episodes 1-7 - Wednesday 23 September
  • Episodes 8-9 - Wednesday 30 September

The first seven episodes will be released on 23 September, followed by a two-part finale the following week.

How many episodes of Wonka's The Golden Ticket are there?

There are a total of nine episodes of Wonka's The Golden Ticket on Netflix.

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Wonka's The Golden Ticket is available to watch on Netflix from Wednesday 23 September. You can sign up to Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky TV and Virgin Media.

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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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