Apple TV has unveiled an extensive lineup of original series and films for 2026, packed with star talent, hot new titles and returning favorites, spanning genres from comedy to science fiction to thriller.
The lineup unveiled at Apple TV Press Day promises weekly premieres throughout the year, and this year clearly looks to be one of the biggest the streamer has seen yet. Here’s everything Apple just announced for your watchlist.
Apple TV series coming in 2026
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season 2)
Release date: February 27, 2026
The Monsterverse returns with Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, continuing the saga of the secret organization tracking colossal titans like Kong and Godzilla. In this chapter, buried secrets resurface to lure allies and rivals alike back to the mysterious Skull Island, where a mythical new force called Titan X rises from the depths and threatens the balance of the world.
Imperfect women
Release date: March 18, 2026
Based on the novel by Araminta Hall, Imperfect Women is a suspenseful psychological thriller that deals with the aftermath of a devastating crime that destroys a decades-long friendship between three women. As the investigation unfolds, buried secrets come to the surface, forcing them to confront guilt, betrayal and how far they have come from the life they once shared.
Widow’s Bay
Release date: April 29, 2026
Widow’s Bay is set on a remote island in New England, where Mayor Tom Loftis attempts to transform a fading town into the modern world. With no WiFi, cell service unstable, and locals deeply superstitious, his push to turn the island into a tourist destination is finally working. Then the old legends come back to life and Mayor Tom Loftis must contend with local superstition and a creeping horror that threatens everything he has built.
Maximum enjoyment guaranteed
Release date: May 20, 2026
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” follows Paula, a newly divorced mother who is drawn into a dangerous spiral of blackmail, murder and youth football. As she grapples with a brutal custody battle and a growing identity crisis, Paula becomes convinced she has witnessed a crime and launches her own investigation. As she digs deeper, her search threatens to uncover a much larger conspiracy, even as it offers a possible path to reclaiming her family and her sense of self.
Cape Fear
Release date: June 5, 2026
Cape Fear reimagines the classic psychological thriller as a limited series inspired by the 1991 film by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg. Happily married lawyers Anna and Tom Bowden’s lives are thrown into disarray when Max Cady, the violent criminal they put behind bars, is released from prison and returns to turn their lives upside down.
Happy
Release date: July 15, 2026
“Lucky” is a crime drama based on the bestselling novel by Marissa Stapley. The series is about a young woman, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who escaped the criminal world in which she grew up years ago. When her past refuses to stay buried, she is forced to return to the life she tried to escape and follow her darker instincts as danger approaches her from multiple directions.
Films coming to Apple TV in 2026
Result
Release date: April 10, 2026
Outcome is a dark comedy about Reef Hawk, a Hollywood star played by Keanu Reeves, whose life falls apart after he is blackmailed with a mysterious video that threatens to destroy his career. Supported by close friends and a crisis lawyer, Reef embarks on a journey through his past and confronts buried mistakes in a last-ditch attempt to expose the blackmailer and save his future.
Margo has money problems
Release date: April 15, 2026
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a heartwarming family comedy about Margo, a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. With a new baby, mounting bills and limited options, she leans on her unconventional parents, including a former waitress and a former professional wrestler, as she strives to build a future on her own terms.
The Dink
Release date: July 24, 2026
“The Dink” is a sports comedy about Dusty Boyd, a down-and-out former tennis prodigy who now coaches kids at his father’s country club. When an injury dashes his tennis hopes, Dusty reluctantly turns to pickleball and discovers unexpected goals, romance, and a chance to confront past failures as he fights for his identity and his father’s approval.
May Day
Release date: September 4, 2026
“Mayday” is an action-packed buddy comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. Set during the Cold War, the film is about a US Navy pilot who finds himself stranded behind enemy lines after a mission fails. When he is discovered by a gruff former KGB agent, an unlikely alliance forms, turning a doomed situation into a chaotic, action-packed fight for survival and escape.
Matchbox The Movie
Release date: October 9, 2026
Matchbox The Movie is a globe-trotting action-adventure inspired by the iconic Mattel toys. When an undercover CIA agent, played by John Cena, suddenly reappears in his hometown, he takes his childhood friends with him on a fast-paced international mission. What starts as a reunion quickly turns into a race to save the world full of explosive scenes, friendship and chaos.
Way of the warrior child
Release date: November 20, 2026
Way of the Warrior Kid is an inspirational family film based on Jocko Willink’s best-selling novel. When a bullied middle school student struggles to find self-confidence, his injured Navy SEAL uncle, played by Chris Pratt, moves in for the summer. Through Operation Warrior Kid, the two form a bond based on discipline and courage as they both face personal fears and redefine what strength truly means.
One more thing before the credits begin
The fourth season of Ted Lasso is scheduled to debut in the summer of 2026, when Ted returns to Richmond to coach the women’s soccer team and guide them through new trials on and off the field. Filming for the third season of Severance will reportedly last from April to December this year, so we won’t see it until 2027.
With everything from thrillers and character-driven dramas to big-time comedies and high-profile films, Apple TV’s 2026 lineup gives viewers plenty to look forward to week after week. And while you wait between premieres, here’s a curated list of the best shows to fill the gaps between Apple TV releases.
