Why Everyone Is Talking About “This Is Us” Again: Cast Reunion, Netflix Release, and New Spinoff Reveals

The Pearson family is coming back to life—this time on stage. Sterling K. Brown, Mandy Moore and Chris Sullivan will headline “That Was Us Live,” a one-night event set for January 17, 2026 at Los Angeles’ historic Wiltern Theatre, giving fans a chance to relive the most emotional moments from NBC’s beloved drama “This Is Us.” The trio—who already host the hugely popular “That Was Us” rewatch podcast—promise “an evening of conversation and live music,” complete with behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-seen footage and a live performance of the show’s soundtrack favorites. Artist presale tickets drop Thursday at 10 a.m. PT, with general sales opening Friday through Live Nation, and early demand suggests a swift sell-out. Excitement for the gathering is already high thanks to a mini-reunion at the 2026 Golden Globes, where Brown—nominated for Hulu’s “Paradise”—shared a table (and an Achilles-injury update) with on-screen brother Justin Hartley. Brown told red-carpet hosts his torn tendon is “getting better every day,” assuring fans he’ll be ready for showtime. “This Is Us” ran six seasons from 2016-2022, earning Brown an Emmy and cementing its ensemble—also including Milo Ventimiglia, Chrissy Metz, Susan Kelechi Watson and more—as pop-culture icons. The upcoming live show taps directly into that nostalgia wave while leveraging the podcast’s binge-worthy success to create a can’t-miss fan experience. In a joint statement, Brown, Moore and Sullivan said the live format will let them “laugh, reminisce and experience the music behind the show together with fans,” hinting at surprise guests and intimate Q&A moments. With anniversary rewatches trending across social media and the cast’s continued awards-season visibility, “That Was Us Live” is poised to be the ultimate destination for anyone still missing Tuesday-night tears with the Pearsons.