iQIYI's upcoming Chinese drama, titled Rebirth, is all set to release in April. Directed by Lu Hao Ji Ji, famous for Moonlit Reunion and Generation to Generation, the upcoming drama, also known as Frozen Awakening, falls under the historical and political genre.
The drama is mainly for the fans of Chinese drama who love the themes of revenge and strategy. Viewers will see Li Yun Rui as Zhuge Yue and Huangyang Tian Tian as Chu Qiao in the main roles.
This is Li Yun Rui's first drama of 2026, where he is appearing as the main lead. He appeared in the support role of Generation to Generation, released in February this year. His other famous works include The Last Immortal, Blossom, and Go Back, Lover.
Additionally, this is Huangyang Tian Tian's first drama of this year as well, after she last appeared in Perfect Match and Reopen My Journals, released last year. The other cast members include Zhang Kang Le as Yan Xun, Xia Meng as Zhao Chun Er, and Li Xiao Qian as Li Ce.
Continue reading to know the complete release schedule of Rebirth.
Rebirth release schedule: When do the new episodes release?

Rebirth is scheduled to release its first episode on April 8. For interested viewers, there are a number of streaming options available, making it easy to choose a platform that suits their preferences. The series will be available to stream on iQIYI and Tencent Video.
There is also a possibility that the episode may be available on Tencent Video's official YouTube channel, as the platform often uploads episodes from the selected dramas there for wider access. Additionally, the drama will be available on Viki, which can be accessed via a Viki Pass.
The drama will follow a daily release schedule with new episodes dropping throughout the week from Monday to Sunday. According to MyDramaList, it is reported to have forty episodes, with each episode having an estimated runtime of forty-five minutes.
We have added below the complete Rebirth release schedule for the interested viewers, as reported by MyDramaList.
While the drama is reported to release only two episodes on April 8, based on the pattern followed by previously released Chinese dramas, the platform will most likely drop around four to five episodes on the first day. After that, it is likely to continue with a regular schedule of releasing two episodes per day.
Similarly, there is a possibility that the drama might release four to five final episodes together in its last batch, instead of following the usual two-episodes-per-day schedule toward the end. However, the official updated release schedule has not been announced yet. Until then, viewers can follow the expected release schedule mentioned above.
What is Rebirth about?

Rebirth is the sequel to the Chinese drama Princess Agents. The story of this upcoming Chinese drama revolves around Chu Qiao, who loses her close friend Zhuge Yue during a battle, leaving her with scars. To avenge his death, she decides to take revenge and comes up with a plan, only to suspect that her friend might still be alive and not dead.
While she prepares to find the truth about the same, her plan gets disrupted by Prince Yan Xun, who starts a war between the four kingdoms, leading to a difficult situation.
As the story continues, Chu Qiao deals with both, finding her friend while dealing with the war situation.
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