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Wellington, NZ – 18 February, 2026 – Libertine Pictures’ live-action family adventure series Secrets at Red Rocks has been greenlit for a second season by BYUtv (USA) and Sky Originals (NZ), with international distribution continuing through WildBrain.
Following the success of Season One, which was adapted from Kiwi author Rachael King’s award-winning novel Red Rocks, the new instalment expands the world of the show with fresh characters, deeper mysteries and higher stakes, while continuing to blend New Zealand’s dramatic coastal landscapes with myth, adventure and family drama.
Richard Fletcher, Executive Producer at Libertine Pictures, said: “Season Two takes the strong foundations of the first series and grows them - the world expands, the mythology deepens and the relationships at the heart of the story become even more compelling.”
Says Andra Duke, head of content at BYUtv: “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the wonderful teams at Libertine Pictures, Sky NZ Originals, NZ On Air, and WildBrain. Season one of Secrets at Red Rocks resonated with American audiences with its relatable characters, breathtaking scenery, spirited fantasy, and heartfelt moments of family connection and forgiveness. Season two promises even greater thrills, bigger twists, and even more characters for audiences to love.”
Nick Ward, Senior Commissioner, Sky NZ Originals, comments: “This is a uniquely New Zealand story with universal appeal. Sky is proud to back another season and bring audiences more of the magic that made Season One such a success.”
Katie Wilson, VP Global Sales and Acquisitions at WildBrain, noted: “It’s hard not to be drawn into the world of Secrets at Red Rocks, and we’re thrilled to be back on board to help bring its next chapter to global audiences. Once again set against the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s coastline, season two transforms that richly authentic sense of place into a compelling backdrop for fresh storylines and new characters, offering destination viewing sure to resonate with family audiences around the world.”
Season Two of Secrets at Red Rocks commenced production this week in Wellington, New Zealand, with delivery expected October 2026. Returning lead cast Korban Knock, Dominic Ona-Ariki, Zeta Sutherland and Jim Moriarty are joined this season by veteran actor Alison Bruce (The Power of the Dog, The World's Fastest Indian).
The show will once again be helmed by Director/Producer David Stubbs (Mystic, Daffodils, Reservoir Hill), with Executive Producer and Libertine Pictures Managing Director Richard Fletcher. The series was developed for television by Martha Hardy-Ward (Reservoir Hill, Girl vs Boy, Mystic), who leads a writing team including Steph Matuku, Helen Pearse-Otene and Matthew Whittet.
Season One of Secrets at Red Rocks recently picked up three Children’s & Family Emmy® Award nominations, including Outstanding Writing for a Preschool or Children’s Series (Martha Hardy-Ward), Outstanding Editing for a Preschool or Children’s Live Action Program (Alex Boyd), and Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program (David Long & Stephen Gallagher). The international momentum follows the show’s win as National Winner - Best Children’s Programme at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
Secrets at Red Rocks is a Libertine Pictures production, co-commissioned by BYUtv and Sky New Zealand, with investment from NZ On Air, and is distributed globally by WildBrain with the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate cash-flowed by Hinterland.
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ABOUT LIBERTINE PICTURES
Libertine Pictures is a leading force in the New Zealand screen industry, shaped by the bold vision of producer Richard Fletcher and internationally renowned writer Neil Cross. The company is driven by a passion for storytelling that is both engaging and commercially astute. Every Libertine Pictures project is developed to spark imagination, bring fresh perspectives, and connect with audiences in New Zealand and internationally.
Recent highlights include Secrets at Red Rocks for Sky NZ and BYUtv, three seasons each of the fan-favourite Mystic for CBBC and TVNZ, and the charming Under the Vines for Acorn TV and TVNZ. The company also produced the New Zealand box office hit musical feature Daffodils, the highest-grossing local release in its year. Looking ahead, Libertine Pictures is executive producing the comedy-horror sequel Black Sheeps, set to extend its reputation for bold, audience-driven content.
Libertine Pictures goes beyond producing content; it crafts screen experiences that captivate, inspire, and endure.
ABOUT BYUtv
BYUtv provides families more than 2,000 hours of uplifting and compelling programming they can enjoy together. The network's content is trusted, contemporary and clean, yet clever and sophisticated enough to inspire children and parents alike. BYUtv's diverse portfolio of original, co-produced and acquired content includes scripted and unscripted dramas and comedies, competition shows, concert specials and 700+ hours of live HD collegiate sports.
BYUtv is available in approximately 40 million homes in every state of the country on DISH Network, DirecTV and more than 130 major cable systems. A digital pioneer, BYUtv was the first U.S. television network to stream all its content live and free of charge over the internet. Today, BYUtv has more than two million YouTube subscribers and two billion views and is available live and on-demand on multiple digital platforms at no cost, including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox, Windows, digital apps for iOS and Android, and BYUtv.org.
Based in Provo, Utah, BYUtv is part of BYU Broadcasting, which is owned by Brigham Young University.
ABOUT SKY NEW ZEALAND ORIGINALS
Sky is New Zealand’s leading entertainment company and home to the best and broadest choice in live sport, movies, shows, documentaries and news. Sky offers a suite of viewing choices to suit every New Zealander, whether it’s through the Sky Box and companion app Sky Go for premium direct-to-home customers, its streaming services Sky Sport Now for sport and Neon for movies and entertainment, or free-to-air on Sky Open.
ABOUT WILDBRAIN
At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. A leader in 360° franchise management—spanning Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Global Licensing—our mission is to cultivate and grow love for our own and partner brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to such franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we produce such acclaimed series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Camp Snoopy, Teletubbies Let’s Go!, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, Sonic Prime and Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City. With a library of approximately 14,000 half-hours, our shows reach kids and families everywhere, including on our YouTube network, which has generated more than 1.7 trillion minutes of watch time. Our consumer products licensing arm, WildBrain CPLG, represents our own and partner brands in every major territory worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.
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