Prime Video Releases Elle Teaser, Sets 2026 Premiere, Renews for S2

Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for "Elle," a prequel series to the "Legally Blonde" films, announcing a premiere date of July 1, 2026, and a renewal for a second season ahead of the debut.

The series stars Lexi Minetree as a young Elle Woods, the character originally portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film and its 2003 sequel. Set in 1995, "Elle" explores Woods' high school years before her time at Harvard Law School. The official synopsis describes her navigating tricky friendships, forbidden romance and questionable fashion choices after her family relocates from Bel-Air, California, to Seattle for her father's job. There, the bubbly protagonist, known for her signature pink outfits, faces a fish-out-of-water scenario amid a grunge-influenced environment. She relies on her family for support, forging a stronger bond with her mother while growing into the determined figure fans recognize.

The trailer, set to Hoku's "Perfect Day" from the original movie, opens with Woods celebrating her birthday in a lavish Bel-Air mansion surrounded by friends and family. Her parents then reveal the impending move, showing her arriving at her new Seattle high school...