Netflix is extending its partnership with German writer-director Christian Zübert, commissioning a new scripted series that will chronicle the fiercely competitive world of international show-jumping, Deadline reported on 28 June 2025. The still-untitled project arrives just two months after Zübert’s action thriller Exterritorial became a global breakout for the streamer.
Released worldwide on 30 April, the film surged to the top of Netflix’s movie chart in 69 territories within 24 hours and climbed to a record 88 countries during its first week, according to FlixPatrol data highlighted by German trade outlet Filmstarts. FlixPatrol’s cumulative viewing table now lists 152.5 million hours watched, placing the title 38th on Netflix’s all-time leaderboard. The traction is mirrored in individual daily charts, where the film remains in Morocco’s Top 10 more than seven weeks after launch.
Exterritorial follows former Special Forces operative Sara Wulf (Jeanne Goursaud) as she hunts for her missing son inside the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, uncovering a conspiracy that pits her against embassy security boss Eric Kynch (Dougray Scott). The feature was produced by Constantin Film and distributed globally by Netflix, running 109 minutes and shot in German and English. Industry tracking site IMDb lists Lera Abova, Kayode Akinyemi and Annabelle Mandeng among the supporting cast.
Critical reaction has noted the picture’s extended single-take fight sequences and claustrophobic setting; Decider’s review urged subscribers to “stream it” for its visceral choreography. German media outlet Filmstarts likewise praised the production’s “erstklassige” long-take combat while charting its rapid ascent in the service’s rankings.
Zübert’s forthcoming series will pivot from embassy corridors to arena sand, exploring the financial stakes and psychological pressures that define elite equestrian sport. While story details remain under wraps, industry sources say scripts are in development ahead of an anticipated 2026 shoot, with casting expected to draw on Germany’s rising talent pool and international riders. Netflix has not yet announced an episode count or release window, but the project underscores the streamer’s strategy of leveraging successful local originals into broader franchise opportunities.
