Apple TV has unveiled its 2026 release schedule, setting up one of the most intense and varied years in its history for original content, with a balance between major returns, new drama series, comedies, and films that will be strategically distributed throughout the year.
Weekly programming and featured series
Apple TV has presented its release schedule for 2026 at Press Day, confirming that a new title will be released each week, including expected returns of established series. Among them, the following stand out:
- Shrinking (third season, already released) – starring Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Jeff Daniels, and Michael J. Fox; produced by Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions.
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (second season, February 27) – with Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, production by Legendary Television in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd.
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The Last Thing He Told Me (second season, February 20) – with Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Angourie Rice; production by 20th Television and Hello Sunshine.
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Confess, Fletch (second season, April 3) – led by Jon Hamm and with James Marsden.
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Criminal Record (second season, April 22), starring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo, produced by Tod Productions and STV Studios.
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Sugar (second season, June 19) – starring Colin Farrell and production by Genre Films.
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Ted Lasso (fourth season, summer) – Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, and Brett Goldstein; production by Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television.
Original Series Premieres
Apple TV will also premiere new series during 2026:
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Imperfect Women (March 18) – Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara; co-produced by 20th Television and Apple Studios.
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Margo Has Money Problems (April 15) – dramedy by David E. Kelley with Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer; produced by A24.
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Lucky (July 15) – starring Anya Taylor-Joy; produced by Apple Studios and Hello Sunshine.
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The Curse of Widow’s Bay (April 29) – series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys; produced by Apple Studios.
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Cape Fear (June 5) – television adaptation driven by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese; Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Javier Bardem; produced by UCP and Amblin Television.
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Satisfaction Guaranteed (May 20) – Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson; produced by Counterpart Studios and Apple Studios.
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Dink (July 24) – Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, and Mary Steenburgen; produced by Red Hour Films and Rivulet Entertainment.
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Mayday (September 4) – Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh; produced by Skydance Media.
Original Feature Films
In cinema, Apple TV will present important original premieres during the year:
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Outcome (April 10) – Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer and Jonah Hill; produced by Apple Studios.
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Matchbox: The Movie (October 9) – inspired by Mattel toys; starring John Cena; produced by Skydance Media and Mattel Films.
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The Small Warrior's Way (November 20) – starring Chris Pratt, Linda Cardellini and Jude Hill; produced by Apple and Skydance Media.
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Eternity (February 13) – romantic comedy by David Freyne, co-produced with A24; starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner.
Sports on Apple TV
The platform also reinforces its sports offering: the 2026 Formula 1 season will be available in the United States, and agreements with MLS and MLB will be maintained, including American football matches with access from Spain via subscriptionWith this programming, Apple TV combines comedy, drama, action, and sports, guaranteeing a continuous schedule of weekly premieres and consolidating its commitment to high-level original content for 2026