‘Bass X Machina’ Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview

Netflix has moved ‘Bass X Machina’ from its original October 6 slot to a November 3 premiere, a change revealed at the Annecy International Animation Festival. The series follows Bass Reeves, the first Black U.S. Marshal, in a new steampunk animated setting.

For viewers planning their week, the main questions are when the series arrives, where it streams, and what the early footage shows. This guide pulls together what current reporting says about the ‘Bass X Machina’ premiere, its platform, and the first look Netflix has shared so far.

‘Bass X Machina’ Release Date and Time

The series was first announced for October 6, 2026, before the festival reveal pushed it back by a month to November 3. Netflix has since released a teaser trailer and first look images that carry the November date. That makes the premiere a matter of days for anyone reading this now.

The first season runs six episodes, and Netflix is releasing them all at once rather than weekly. Viewers who prefer to watch in a single sitting will have the full season available from day one. There is no staggered schedule to track.

On the question of timing, the sources reviewed mostly confirm only the date. One French outlet lists the release time as 9h01 on Netflix. Because that listing does not spell out a time zone, readers should check their local Netflix homepage for the exact moment the series goes live.

Where to Watch ‘Bass X Machina’

The series is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Netflix. There is no sign of a broadcast or theatrical window, so a Netflix subscription is the only route to the show. The platform has also placed it within a wider animation push.

Netflix has described it as joining a substantial animation slate that includes the Emmy winning ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ and ‘Devil May Cry.’ That context suggests the company sees adult animation as a growing part of its lineup. ‘Bass X Machina’ arrives as one of its more genre blended entries.

One accuracy note from a November preview is that Netflix presents the series as internationally produced animation drawing on the visual language of anime, not as a conventional Japanese anime production. That distinction may matter to viewers sorting through the platform’s anime category. It also fits the show’s mix of western and science fiction ideas.

‘Bass X Machina’ Preview and Plot

Netflix’s logline places a father in a lawless steampunk West overrun by brutal outlaws, machines, and supernatural terrors. He is forced to act as judge, jury, and executioner, knowing each act of justice meant to protect his family may cost him the people he is fighting to save. The premise puts moral weight at the center of the action.

Netflix uploaded the official teaser to its X account, and the clip runs roughly one minute. It presents Henry’s Bass as a reluctant lawman across a steampunk frontier, with a voice in the footage warning someone to disarm peacefully. The tone is established quickly and leans toward danger rather than comedy.

Bass is described as a cybernetic bounty hunter and father inspired by the real frontier figure Bass Reeves. The series is an animated limited series created by LeSean Thomas. The teaser suggests a story that treats the legend as a starting point rather than a strict retelling.

Voice Cast and Creative Team Behind ‘Bass X Machina’

Henry voices Bass, joined by Janelle Monáe as Glory, Tati Gabrielle as Dana, Currie Graham as Rivenbark, Chaske Spencer as Lighthorse, Starletta DuPois as Etta, and Cree Summer as Ahni. That ensemble gives the series a mix of live action and animation voice experience. Netflix confirmed the full list ahead of the premiere.

Thomas serves as creator and executive producer, and this is his third animated project with Netflix after ‘Cannon Busters’ and ‘Yasuke.’ The executive producers also include Henry, Jennifer Wiley-Moxley, and Chad Handley. Henry’s involvement behind the scenes suggests a personal investment in the project.

Studio Mir, known for ‘Devil May Cry’ and ‘The Legend of Korra,’ handles the animation. The original music comes from Roman GianArthur and Nate Wonder at Wondaland. With the full season arriving at once, viewers will soon see whether a father forced to play judge, jury, and executioner can carry six episodes, and whether this version of Bass Reeves wins you over in the comments.