The television landscape for 2026 is projected to include a substantial number of new and returning series. A compiled list indicates over 50 scripted series and major reality events are slated for release across various streaming platforms.
Early 2026 Scheduled Releases
The initial months of 2026, specifically January, March, and April, feature a robust schedule. Notable returning series include HBO Max’s "The Pitt" and Netflix’s "Bridgerton." Franchise expansions will also debut, such as HBO’s "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" (a "Game of Thrones" spinoff) and Paramount+’s "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy."
Undated Releases by Platform
HBO and HBO Max
The third seasons of "The Comeback" and "Euphoria" are expected in March and April, respectively, with exact dates unannounced. Richard Gadd’s "Half Man," a co-production with the BBC, is anticipated during the Emmys eligibility window. The final season of "Hacks" and the limited thriller series "DTF St. Louis," starring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini, are also planned. Additional HBO offerings include "Rooster" (starring Steve Carell), a new Larry David series, "Lanterns," and the return of "House of the Dragon" in the summer.
Netflix
Netflix's upcoming slate features the returns of "Beef" (with Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac for its anthology satire format), "Ginny & Georgia," "The Gentlemen," "The Witcher," "3 Body Problem," and the final season of "Outer Banks." New adaptations include "Little House on the Prairie," "Man on Fire," "East of Eden" (starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, and Mike Faist), and "Pride and Prejudice" (with Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden). Other 2026 releases include Dan Levy’s comedy "Big Mistakes," the conclusion of "Heartstopper" with "Heartstopper Forever," the Rachel Weisz-led "Vladimir," and Jed Mercurio’s thriller "Trinity" (featuring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden). The Duffer brothers are developing post-"Stranger Things" content for Netflix, including the horror drama "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," "The Boroughs," and the animated "Stranger Things: Tales From ’85." The platform also plans to release numerous reality series, true crime documentaries, and unscripted competition shows, such as "Clue."
Apple TV+
Beyond its spring programming, Apple TV+ has several undated series. These include another season of "For All Mankind" and the Anya Taylor-Joy-led limited series "Lucky." A fourth season of "Ted Lasso" is also presumed to be in development. "The Savant," a thriller starring Jessica Chastain, is also awaiting scheduling.
Paramount+
Under new leadership from David Ellison, Paramount+ will feature new series from Taylor Sheridan, including "The Madison," "Dutton Ranch," and "Nola King." The final seasons of "Yellowjackets" and "The Chi," originally Showtime productions, will conclude as Paramount originals, as will "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." Returning series include "Lioness," "MobLand," "Dexter: Resurrection," "The Agency," and "Colin From Accounts."
Amazon Prime Video
Prime Video will debut "Bait" (starring Riz Ahmed), the live-action series "Spider-Noir" with Nicolas Cage, "Blade Runner 2099," the "Legally Blonde" prequel "Elle," and "House of Spirits." Other dramas for 2026 include "Every Year After," based on Carley Fortune’s novel, and "Off Campus," adapted from Elle Kennedy’s book series.
Peacock
Peacock’s 2026 offerings emphasize genre programming. These include the family drug-running drama "M.I.A." (from "Ozark" co-creator Bill Dubuque), the "Friday the 13th" series "Crystal Lake" (starring Linda Cardellini), the thriller "The Good Daughter" (with Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy), and the Elin Hilderbrand adaptation "The Five-Star Weekend," featuring Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, and D’Arcy Carden. Peacock will also be the streaming platform for the Olympics, with the opening ceremony in Milan scheduled for February 6.
Hulu
Hulu, a Disney-owned streamer expected to integrate with Disney+, continues to offer original content. Upcoming productions include "The Testaments," Margaret Atwood’s sequel to "The Handmaid’s Tale," and Mindy Kaling’s comedy "Not Suitable for Work." Other notable titles are "Furious," Elizabeth Meriwether’s retelling of the 1987 film "Black Widow" (starring Emmy Rossum), and "Phony," a mystery with Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. Scripted series "Only Murders in the Building" and "Rivals," and reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and "The Kardashians" are slated for new seasons.
FX
FX will broadcast Season 18 of "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," Season 2 of "Adults," and Season 5 of "The Bear." Ryan Murphy has multiple undated FX projects, including the anthology "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette," "The Shards" (with Bret Easton Ellis), and Season 13 of "American Horror Story." The limited series "Cry Wolf," created by Sarah Treem and starring Olivia Colman and Brie Larson, is also scheduled, alongside an untitled "Snowfall" spinoff focusing on characters Wanda and Leon.