Apple TV has revealed a packed 2026 lineup of original series and films, full of star talent, buzzy new titles, and returning favorites that span genres from comedy to sci-fi to thriller.
The lineup unveiled at Apple TV Press Day promises weekly premieres throughout the year, and this year clearly seems to be one of the streamer’s biggest 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 roars back with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2, continuing the saga of the clandestine organization that tracks colossal Titans such as Kong and Godzilla. In this chapter, buried secrets resurface to draw allies and rivals alike back to the mysterious Skull Island, where a mythical new force known as Titan X rises from the depths and threatens the balance of the world.
Imperfect Women
Release date: March 18, 2026
Based on Araminta Hall’s novel, Imperfect Women is a tense psychological thriller that dives into the fallout of a devastating crime that shatters a decades-long friendship between three women. As the investigation unfolds, buried secrets rise to the surface, forcing them to confront guilt, betrayal, and how far they’ve strayed from the lives they once shared.
Widow’s Bay
Release date: April 29, 2026
Widow’s Bay is set on a remote New England island where Mayor Tom Loftis is trying to drag a fading town into the modern world. With no Wi-Fi, shaky cell service, and deeply superstitious locals, his push to turn the island into a tourist destination finally works. Then the old legends come back to life, and Mayor Tom Loftis must confront local superstitions and a creeping horror that threatens everything he’s built.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Release date: May 20, 2026
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed follows Paula, a newly divorced mother who finds herself pulled into a dangerous spiral of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. While navigating 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 expose a much larger conspiracy, even as it offers a possible path to reclaim her family and 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 directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg. The lives of happily married attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden unravel when Max Cady, the violent criminal they helped put behind bars, is released from prison and he’s back to upend their lives.
Lucky
Release date: July 15, 2026
Lucky is a crime drama based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel. The series follows a young woman, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who walked away from the criminal world she was raised in years ago. When her past refuses to stay buried, she is forced to return to the life she tried to escape, embracing her darker instincts as danger closes in from multiple directions.
Films arriving on Apple TV in 2026
Outcome
Release date: April 10, 2026
Outcome is a dark comedy centered on Reef Hawk, a Hollywood star played by Keanu Reeves, whose life unravels after he is extorted with a mysterious video that threatens to destroy his career. Supported by close friends and a crisis lawyer, Reef embarks on a soul-searching journey through his past, confronting buried mistakes in a last-ditch effort to expose the blackmailer and save his future.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Release date: April 15, 2026
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a heartwarming family comedy centered on Margo, who is a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. With a new baby, rising bills, and limited options, she leans on her unconventional parents, including a former waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, while scrambling 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 washed-up former tennis prodigy who now coaches kids at his father’s country club. When an injury ends his tennis hopes, Dusty reluctantly turns to pickleball and discovers unexpected purpose, romance, and a chance to confront past failures while fighting for his identity and his father’s approval.
Mayday
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 follows a U.S. Navy pilot stranded behind enemy lines after a mission collapses. When he’s 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 globetrotting action adventure inspired by the iconic Mattel toys. When an undercover CIA agent, played by John Cena, suddenly reappears in his hometown, he pulls his childhood friends into a high-speed international mission. What begins as a reunion quickly turns into a race to save the world, packed with explosive set pieces, friendship, and chaos.
Way of the Warrior Kid
Release date: November 20, 2026
Way of the Warrior Kid is an inspiring family film based on Jocko Willink’s bestselling novel. When a bullied middle schooler struggles to find confidence, his injured Navy SEAL uncle, played by Chris Pratt, moves in for the summer. Through “Operation Warrior Kid,” the two form a bond rooted in discipline and courage, as both confront personal fears and redefine what strength really means.
One more thing before the credits roll
Ted Lasso Season 4 is set to arrive in Summer 2026 with Ted returning to Richmond to coach the women’s football team and guiding them through new trials on and off the pitch. Whereas Severance season 3 is reportedly set to film from April to December this year, so we won’t be seeing it before 2027.
With everything from thrillers and character-driven dramas to broad-appeal comedies and high-concept films, Apple TV’s 2026 slate gives viewers plenty to look forward to, week after week. And while you’re waiting between premieres, here’s a curated list of the best shows to fill the gaps between Apple TV drops.
Source: www.digitaltrends.com
