Netflix is getting ready to deliver another local hit with the feature film Yoh! Bestie, a follow-up to the successful series Yoh! Christmas. The movie is set to headline Netflix’s 2026 film slate and will officially premiere on February 6, 2026.
Netflix has confirmed that Yoh! Bestie was created by Tiffany and Johnny Barbuzano, the same creatives behind Yoh! Christmas. The film continues a story that many fans have been waiting to see resolved, especially after the series ended on an emotional cliffhanger.
The story once again centres on Thando, who is known for being unlucky in love. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her best friend returns from his travels with a fiancée by his side. This forces Thando to confront a new and uncomfortable emotion — jealousy. As emotions rise, the film explores love, friendship, and emotional tension in a way that feels fresh but still familiar to fans of the original series.
SA-based New York actress and former Isidingo star Fikile Mthwalo joins Netflix in Yoh! Bestie, which is set to premiere globally on 6 February 2026. Her casting adds even more excitement to the already highly anticipated film.
CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT 🎥
SA-based New York actress and former Isidingo star Fikile Mthwalo joins Netflix. Fikile joins Yoh! Bestie, set to premiere globally on 6 Feb 2026.#Yohbestie #Netflix #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/DoQYU9MnPJ
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Media personality and actress Minnie Dlamini also joins the Yoh! Bestie spin-off from Yoh! Christmas on Netflix. Minnie, who is currently in Paris for AFCON on Netflix, is making a comeback to acting. The booked and busy media darling’s return has fans eager to see her back on screen.
CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT 🎥
Minnie Dlamini, who’s currently in Paris for AFCON on Netflix , joins the ‘Yoh! Bestie’ spin-off ‘Yoh! Christmas’ on Netflix. The booked and busy media darling is making a comeback to acting#Netflix #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/jxtsp60jXu
— Entertainment (@TvblogbyMLU) January 13, 2026
Netflix has revealed that the film brings back fan-favourite talent and leans strongly into romance, friendship, and emotional tension. The movie offers a fresh take on a story audiences already love while providing the resolution fans have been waiting for.
Yoh! Bestie continues the journey of Yoh! Christmas, which ended without giving viewers clear closure. The film brings back Katlego Lebogang as Thando and Siya Sepotokele Raymond as Charles. The story follows the two as they deal with their unresolved romantic tension, leading up to a destination wedding in Knysna.
In Yoh! Christmas, Thando and Charles had unfinished business. Thando was under pressure from her family, who constantly questioned why she was still single. She promised them she would bring a boyfriend home for Christmas, forcing her to rush into finding a partner. During her search, a lot of drama unfolded, including her falling for a younger man, while Charles secretly loved her without her knowing.
The series ended with someone knocking at the door, leaving fans desperate for answers — and Yoh! Bestie promises to finally deliver them.
