The whirlwind romance and tangled family dynamics that propelled Mercedes Ron’s Culpables trilogy to global obsession aren’t quite done spinning their wheels just yet. Fans of the steamy, drama-fueled saga—adapted into a hit Prime Video film series—have a fresh reason to buzz: “Culpa de Todos,” a forthcoming spin-off or expanded entry in the universe, is slated for a 2026 release. While details remain under wraps, the announcement teases deeper dives into the extended Leister-Morgan clan, promising more forbidden passions, corporate intrigue, and emotional reckonings that could ripple through the lives of Noah, Nick, and their growing circle. In a franchise that’s already amassed over 80 million Wattpad reads and billions of streaming minutes, this next installment looks to extend the legacy, blending fresh faces with familiar fire.

For those still catching up, the Culpables phenomenon began as a Wattpad sensation in 2015, when Argentine-born author Mercedes Ron, then just 22, uploaded “Culpa Mía” (My Fault). The enemies-to-lovers tale of rebellious teen Noah Morgan (Nicole Wallace) and her cocky stepbrother Nick Leister (Gabriel Guevara) exploded, spawning sequels “Culpa Tuya” (Your Fault) in 2017 and “Culpa Nuestra” (Our Fault) in 2018. Ron’s raw prose—laced with high-octane chases, jealous exes, and the kind of messy love that leaves readers breathless—catapulted the books to New York Times bestseller status, selling millions worldwide. Prime Video snapped up adaptation rights, kicking off with “My Fault” in 2023, a low-budget Spanish-language flick that racked up 38 million views in its first weekend alone. “Your Fault” followed in late 2024, doubling down on the heat with a Morocco-shot climax, while “Our Fault” dropped on October 16, 2025, capping the trilogy with Noah and Nick’s wedding and the birth of baby Andy amid a hail of betrayals and boardroom battles.

“Our Fault” didn’t just wrap the core arc; it cracked open doors to broader storytelling. The finale’s post-credits tease—a shadowy figure from Nick’s corporate past eyeing the Leister empire—hinted at unresolved threads, fueling speculation about spin-offs. Enter “Culpa de Todos” (Everyone’s Fault), announced quietly at a Madrid book fair in September 2025 as Ron’s next project under Penguin Random House. Described by the author in a Remezcla interview as “a love letter to the side characters who stole hearts,” the book explores the fallout from the trilogy’s events through the eyes of Jenna, Lion, and a cadre of new allies and adversaries. Ron, now 32 and a Spanish national, has teased a 2026 print release—potentially January 27 for early editions—followed swiftly by a Prime Video adaptation to capitalize on the franchise’s momentum. “The Culpables world is too alive to end,” she told fans on Instagram Live. “Culpa de Todos flips the script: What if the fault isn’t just theirs, but everyone’s?”

Plot-wise, early leaks suggest a time-jump to 2030, five years after Andy’s arrival, where the Leister family’s automotive dynasty faces a hostile takeover from a tech-savvy rival conglomerate. Noah, now a fierce advocate for women’s rights post her high-risk pregnancy, clashes with Nick over his ruthless business tactics, straining their marriage. Enter the spin-off’s fresh blood: Lion’s estranged sister, a hacker with dirt on the family’s secrets, and Jenna’s budding romance with a whistleblower who uncovers embezzlement tied to the original Royal Merchant-inspired treasure hunts (a cheeky nod to the saga’s pirate lore). Betrayals abound—think a surprise paternity twist for Andy and a corporate espionage plot that drags in Ward Cameron’s old cronies. Ron’s signature blend of swoony hookups and gut-wrenching reveals remains, but with a matured lens on parenthood, ambition, and forgiveness. As one Goodreads reviewer speculated, “It’s After meets Succession in the Culpables kitchen.”

The adaptation buzz is already electric. Prime Video, fresh off “Our Fault’s” 50 million global streams in its debut month, has fast-tracked development, with Domingo González returning to direct and Pokeepsie Films producing. Wallace and Guevara are in talks for cameos, but the spotlight shifts to rising stars: expect Spanish breakout Alba Flores as the hacker sis and Argentine heartthrob Franco Masini as the romantic foil. Marta Hazas and Iván Sánchez reprise Jenna and Lion, bringing veteran gravitas to the ensemble. Filming kicks off in Barcelona come January 2026, jetting to Buenos Aires for Ron-inspired authenticity—her hometown roots infuse the series with Latinx flair, from tango-fueled montages to empanada-fueled family feuds. Budget whispers peg it at €20 million, up from the trilogy’s modest starts, allowing for slicker VFX in boardroom hacks and a thumping reggaeton soundtrack curated by Rosalía collaborators.

What makes “Culpa de Todos” tick beyond the drama? It’s Ron’s evolution as a storyteller. From Wattpad newbie to streaming powerhouse, she’s championed empowered female leads—Noah’s arc from victim to victor resonates in a post-#MeToo landscape—while tackling thorny themes like blended-family toxicity and work-life imbalance. The series’ diversity, blending Spanish, Argentine, and Moroccan influences, has drawn praise from outlets like Variety for “globalizing YA romance without diluting its heat.” Fan engagement is off the charts: #CulpablesUniverse trended on TikTok post-announcement, with edits splicing trilogy clips into speculative “Culpa de Todos” trailers amassing 100 million views. BookTok challenges recreate Nick’s proposal scene, while X threads debate Andy’s future—”Pogue or Kook?” polls hit 500K interactions. Even Taylor Swift superfans nod to the saga’s origins in her “I Knew You Were Trouble” video, fueling crossover memes.

Viewership projections are sky-high. The trilogy’s cumulative 200 million hours watched positions “Culpa de Todos” for a Q2 2026 premiere—likely April, to ride spring break vibes—with a two-part rollout mirroring “Your Fault.” Netflix rivals beware: Prime’s algorithm pushes it hard, bundling with Ron’s backlist. Merch drops include “Faulty Family” hoodies and Andy-inspired baby books, while a Culpables cruise—think book signings at sea—sells out for summer 2026. Critics, ever the skeptics, question spin-off fatigue after “After” and “Through My Window” overloads, but The Hollywood Reporter counters: “If anyone can refresh the formula, it’s Ron—her prose still accelerates like Nick’s Ferrari.”

Behind the glamour, Ron’s journey adds heart. Raised in Córdoba, Argentina, she fled economic woes for Spain at 18, channeling displacement into Noah’s uprooted rage. Now a mentor to Wattpad hopefuls, she credits the platform’s community for her break: “Culpa Mía was my therapy; now it’s everyone’s.” Collaborations with Wallace— who advocated for Noah’s maternal arc—and Guevara, whose off-screen bromance with Masini teases buddy-cop vibes, promise chemistry that pops. Production perks? Closed-set intimacy coordinators ensure safe steamy scenes, while sustainability nods—like electric vehicle props—align with Nick’s eco-arc.

Of course, hurdles loom. Purists gripe the trilogy’s “happily ever after” in “Our Fault” leaves little room for more fault-finding, and delays from 2025 strikes pushed the timeline. Yet Ron’s tease of “faults we all share—ambition, regret, love’s blind spots” suggests a finale that’s as introspective as incendiary. In a YA landscape craving depth amid the dazzle, “Culpa de Todos” could redefine spin-offs, proving the Culpables engine still revs.

Mark your calendars for 2026: The faults multiply, the loves ignite, and the family’s just getting started. Stream the trilogy on Prime Video now, grab Ron’s books, and brace—the blame game’s about to get collective. Who’s at fault for the addiction? We all are.