Television in 2026 is shaping up to be historic. Fans can expect a mix of prestige dramas, nostalgic sitcom revivals, and major franchise expansions. From Marvel and Star Wars to Stranger Things and House of the Dragon, your watchlist is going to be busy.
🕒 Winter Premieres (Jan–March)
The year starts strong with franchise expansions and returning favorites:
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Jan 15) – A new class of cadets in the 32nd century.
- Wonder Man (Jan 27) – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as an actor with superpowers in a meta MCU story.
- Bridgerton Season 4 (Jan 29 / Feb 26) – Benedict Bridgerton hunts for a mysterious lady at a masquerade ball.
- The ’Burbs (Feb 8) – Keke Palmer stars in a suburban mystery-comedy.
- Scrubs Revival (Feb 25) – J.D., Turk, and Elliot return to Sacred Heart.
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 (Feb 27) – More titan-sized action on Apple TV+.
- Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Mar 4) – Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock returns to Hell’s Kitchen.
- Ted Season 2 (Mar 5) – Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed bear continues the chaos.
- One Piece Season 2 (Mar 10) – The Straw Hat Pirates face the Baroque Works syndicate.
🌸 Spring Premieres (April–June)
- The Boys Season 5 (Apr 8) – The final, bloody showdown between Butcher and Homelander.
- Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (Apr 10) – Malcolm returns for a 4-episode limited series.
- The Testaments (April) – Follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Lanterns (Early 2026) – DC’s Green Lantern series with Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
- Euphoria Season 3 – Zendaya and the East Highland crew return after a long hiatus.
🎬 Late 2026 & TBA Releases
Animated Series:
- Maul – Shadow Lord – Sith adventures on neon-lit Janix.
- Invincible Season 4 – Mark Grayson’s superhero struggles continue.
- X-Men ’97 Season 2 – Picking up from the first season cliffhanger.
- Devil May Cry Season 2 – Dante returns to hunt demons.
- Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 – Peter Parker’s early adventures.
Prestige Dramas & Blockbusters:
- Stranger Things 5 / Tales from ‘85 – The final season and potential spin-offs.
- House of the Dragon Season 3 – The Dance of the Dragons continues.
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Prequel following Dunk and Egg.
- Blade Runner 2099 – Michelle Yeoh stars in this Amazon series.
- Spider-Noir – Nicolas Cage returns as a 1930s Spider-Man.
Comedy & Reality:
- Untitled Larry David Sketch Series – Historical sketches produced by the Obamas.
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe – Big Bang Theory spinoff.
- The Gentleman Season 2 – Guy Ritchie’s stylish underworld drama returns.
- Hacks Season 5 – Deborah Vance and Ava continue their professional rivalry.
📺 Other Shows to Watch in 2026
- Beef Season 2 – Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan star.
- The Pitt Season 2 – Noah Wyle returns in a medical drama.
- Visionquest – Paul Bettany as the White Vision in the MCU.
- Crystal Lake – Friday the 13th prequel from A24.
- The Boroughs – Supernatural mystery from the Duffer Brothers.
- Legally Blonde Prequel – Elle Woods’ high school story.
- Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 – Toph joins the Gaang.
