2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for sci-fi fans. From superhero battles to space adventures and cyberpunk thrillers, there’s something for everyone. Here are 15 shows to keep on your watchlist.
1. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Season 4
Where to watch: Paramount+ | Release date: TBC
Captain Pike and the crew return for their penultimate season. Expect music, animation, and plenty of interplanetary adventures. Perfect for newcomers and longtime Trekkies alike.
2. The Boys – Season 5
Where to watch: Prime Video | Release date: April 8, 2026
Billy Butcher and Homelander face their final showdown in this brutal, darkly comic finale. Soldier Boy also returns, adding chaos and tension to the mix.
3. Invincible – Season 4
Where to watch: Prime Video | Release date: March 2026
Mark Grayson returns in this adult superhero series. Season 4 promises bigger battles, darker choices, and new personal challenges.
4. Neuromancer
Where to watch: Apple TV | Release date: TBC
After more than 40 years, William Gibson’s cyberpunk classic comes to life. Follow Case and Molly in a high-tech, mind-bending adventure.
5. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
Where to watch: Disney+ | Release date: TBC
The horned Sith Lord returns in his own animated series. Maul trains a new apprentice and plots his revenge after the Clone Wars.
6. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Season 1
Where to watch: Paramount+ | Release date: January 15, 2026
Set in the 32nd century, the show follows cadets learning the ways of Starfleet. Expect comedy, drama, and personal stories in space.
7. X-Men ’97 – Season 2
Where to watch: Disney+ | Release date: Mid-2026
The beloved mutants return with new adventures. Apocalypse is expected to challenge the team in a mix of nostalgia and modern storytelling.
8. Paradise – Season 2
Where to watch: Hulu (US) / Disney+ (UK) | Release date: February 23, 2026
Political intrigue and doomsday consequences continue as Secret Service agent Xavier Collins investigates hidden conspiracies in a mysterious bunker.
9. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters – Season 2
Where to watch: Apple TV | Release date: February 27, 2026
Godzilla and Kong face new challenges as siblings uncover their father’s ties to the secretive Monarch organization. Expect epic monster battles.
10. Blade Runner 2099
Where to watch: Prime Video | Release date: TBC
A sequel to the iconic sci-fi films. Michelle Yeoh stars as a replicant in a dark, futuristic world.
11. Lanterns
Where to watch: HBO Max | Release date: Summer 2026
Follow Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they join the Green Lantern Corps. Villain Sinestro returns, promising epic battles and heroic feats.
12. Spider-Noir
Where to watch: MGM+ | Release date: TBC
Nicolas Cage voices a 1930s private investigator version of Spider-Man. Noir-style animation and detective stories bring a unique twist to the Spider-Verse.
13. VisionQuest
Where to watch: Disney+ | Release date: TBC
Paul Bettany’s Vision returns in a Marvel spinoff. Expect a journey of self-discovery, with Ultron playing a key role.
14. Silo – Season 3
Where to watch: Apple TV | Release date: TBC
The post-apocalyptic series continues, exploring the origins of the silo and the secrets behind its creation. New characters join the returning cast.
15. Star City
Where to watch: Apple TV | Release date: TBC
A “For All Mankind” spinoff showing space history from the Soviet perspective. Rhys Ifans and Anna Maxwell Martin lead the cast.
Sci-fi fans have a lot to look forward to in 2026. From superhero epics to intergalactic adventures and cyberpunk thrillers, these shows promise action, intrigue, and futuristic excitement.
