Check out the most anticipated series of 2026.

The coming year will feature great returns, premieres of prequels, reboots and highly anticipated revivals, and much more. From intense dramas to nostalgic stories, check out the most anticipated series of 2026!

The Three-Body Problem (season 2) – no date yet but expected in 2026

Original title: 3 body issue

One of the series with a new season scheduled for 2026 begins with astrophysics. Ye Wenjie (Zine Tseng/Rosalind Chao) making a crucial decision in 1960s China, with consequences that reverberate to the present day. Years later, as the laws of physics mysteriously disintegrate, the detective Da Shi (Benedict Wong) investigates the panic among the scientific elite. He joins forces with a group of researchers to confront humanity's greatest threat: an extraterrestrial invasion planned by a distant civilization.

Blade Runner 2099 – no date yet, but expected in 2026.

Set fifty years after the events of the film. Blade Runner 2049, the series expands the cyberpunk universe created by Ridley Scott. The cast has Michelle yeoh, Will Coban, Hunter Schafer e Tom burke.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale – no date yet, but expected in 2026.

In this highly anticipated return, the legendary Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) She takes on the role of mentor to train a new generation of hunters. The series is expected to feature... Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sarah Bock, Merrin Dungey, Audrey Corsa e Jack Cutmore-Scott.

Crystal Lake – no date yet, but projected for 2026.

One of the most anticipated series of 2026 will serve as a prequel to the franchise. Friday 13exploring the origins of the camp and the family VoorheesThe cast should include Linda Cardellini, Callum Vinson, Danielle Kotch e Joy Suprano.

Elle – no date yet, but expected in 2026

This prelude to Legally Blonde follows the journey of Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) during high school, revealing the experiences that transformed her into the iconic film character.

Hacks (season 5) – no date yet but expected in 2026

The acclaimed dramedy, now in its fifth and final season, revolves around... Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian who ends up becoming a mentor to Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), a woman lost in life at 25. The persistent dissatisfaction shared by the protagonist duo makes it clear that they have more work to do, both with each other and with themselves.

The House of the Dragon (season 3) –  No date has been set, but it is expected to be released in 2026.

Original title: House of the Dragon

The civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons It should reach its bloodiest point in this new season. After the preparations of Velaryon Fleet and the recruitment of Dragon SeedsThe Greens and the Blacks finally clash in aerial and naval battles. The main cast returns, including... Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith  e Olivia Cooke.

Interview with the Vampire (season 3) – no date yet, but expected in 2026.

Original title: Interview with the vampire

The new season, scheduled to premiere in 2026, adapts the book. The Vampire Lestat and shows the legendary Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) assuming the role of a rock star. Resentful of the narrative of Louis (Jacob Anderson)The vampire decides to tell his own version of the story through music, attracting the attention of both humans and immortals.

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair – no date yet, but expected in 2026.

In this highly anticipated revival, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and their daughter are thrown back into family chaos when Hal (Bryan Cranston) e Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) They are demanding your presence at their 40th wedding anniversary party.

Spider-Noir – no date yet, but expected in 2026

Set in 1930s New York, the series follows an unlucky and aging private detective who must confront his past as the city's only superhero. The cast includes... Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson e Li Jun Li.

Visionquest – no date yet, but planned for 2026

The new Marvel production, scheduled to premiere in 2026, focuses on the journey of... Vision (Paul Bettany) to regain his humanity and his memories after the events of WandaVision.

The Pitt (season 2) – January 8th

The new season of one of the most anticipated series of 2026 jumps forward ten months and follows an intense work shift during the 4th of July holiday. Maintaining the real-time format, the episodes focus on a single day filled with critical cases and extreme situations in the emergency room. The medical drama features some returning cast members, including... Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, Patrick Ball e Supriya Ganesh.

Dele & Dela – January 8th

Original title: His and Hers

In one of the series premiering on Netflix in 2026, the journalist Anna (Tessa Thompson) She returns to her hometown to investigate a brutal murder. The case puts her on a collision course with the detective. Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), which also hides secrets about the crime.

Industry (season 4) – January 11

The fourth season of [series name] is on the list of series premiering in 2026. IndustryThe production returns to explore the ethical collapse and unbridled ambition in London's financial market. Following drastic changes at Pierpoint & Co., the protagonists face new power struggles and moral dilemmas in a volatile economic landscape. The new season features the return of... Harrington Kit, Myha'la Herrold, Marisa Abel, Harry Lawtey eKen leung.

Kidnapping in the Air (season 2) – January 14th

Original title: Hijack

The corporate negotiator Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) He returns in a new race against time after the success of the first season. He continues to face a series of life-or-death situations, where his ability to negotiate is his only tool for survival.

Agatha Christie's Seven Dials – January 15

based on the book The Mystery of the Seven ClocksThe plot begins when guests install alarm clocks to play a prank on a friend. The plan ends in tragedy and throws the young woman into disarray. Bundle Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce) in a dangerous murder investigation. The production also features Helena Bonham Carter e Martin Freeman.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – January 15th

The new series in the universe Star Trek The series follows a group of young cadets training to become Starfleet officers. While dealing with the typical challenges of youth, the students face a mysterious threat that puts both the Academy and the Federation at risk. The cast includes names such as... Paul giamatti, Tig Notaro, Stephen Colbert e Holly hunter.

The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – January 18th

Original title: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, one of the most anticipated series of 2026, follows the travels of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), and his young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell)In a Westeros still ruled by the Targaryen dynasty, where dragons remain only a distant memory, the pair face dangers and tournaments in their quest for honor.

Wonder Man - January 27th 

In this new venture of Marvel, the Hollywood actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) His life changes drastically when he gains superpowers. Transformed into a hero. wonder-manHe needs to balance the fame of the film industry with the responsibilities of a vigilante.

Speaking the Truth (Season 3) – January 28

Original title: Shrinking

speaking to real accompanies Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel)A grieving therapist begins to break the rules and tell his patients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring all training and ethics, he causes turmoil and major changes in the lives of others and in his own. The cast also includes... Harrison Ford e Michael urie.

Bridgerton (season 4) – part 1: January 29th and part 2: February 26th

The new season of one of the most anticipated series of 2026, which will be divided into two parts, focuses on the bohemian. Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson)The second son in a family who resists the idea of ​​settling down. While his siblings enjoy happy marriages, he avoids commitment until he meets a captivating woman. Silver Lady (Yerin Ha) at her mother's masquerade ball.

The Night Agent (season 3) – February 19th

Original title: The Night Agent

The new season should focus on Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) In a dangerous international mission, the protagonist investigates a high-ranking intelligence officer suspected of leaking classified information to enemies of the state.

Paradise (season 2) – February 23

In the wake of the impactful ending of the first season, the outside world is finally exposed as a new regime emerges within the bunker. In this, Xavier (Sterling K. Brown) He begins a frantic search for his wife. Teri (Enuka Okuma) Outside the established structure, forging unexpected alliances and confronting unknown threats.

Scrubs – Scrubs revival premieres on February 25th.

Years after the end of the original series, JD (Zach Braff) e Turk (Donald Faison) They reunite at a completely modernized Sacred Heart. While dealing with a new generation of interns and the transformations of modern medicine, the duo proves that their friendship is the only medicine that doesn't change with time.

One Piece (Season 2) – March 10th

In history, Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and the Straw Hat Pirates They set off towards the Grand Line to face the dangerous Baroque Works and its mysterious leader. The new season introduces iconic characters such as Tony tony chopper, Miss All Sunday (Lera Abova) and the villain Crocodile (Joe Manganiello)With the confirmed presence of Smoker (Callum Kerr) In the hunt for pirates, the Netflix production promises to adapt epic arcs such as Drum Island eAlabaster.

Euphoria (season 3) – April

After a long hiatus, the third season of Euphoria has been confirmed in the 2026 series calendar and returns with a time jump that will show... Rue (Zendaya) trying to pay off his dangerous debt with Laurie (Martha Kelly), whereas, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) e Nate (Jacob Elordi) They live in the suburbs, facing the consequences of their destructive choices. Furthermore, we will see the return of... Jules (Hunter Schafer) e Maddy (Alexa Demie)The production will focus on the difficult transition to adulthood.

The Testaments – April

One of the most anticipated series of 2026 is the direct sequel to The Tale of the Maid and based on the book by Margaret AtwoodYears after the end of the saga of June (Elizabeth Moss)The plot intertwines the lives of three women: Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), who is now secretly working with the resistance; Agnes (Chase Infiniti), a young woman raised in the elite of Gilead; and Daisy (Lucy Halliday), who lives in Canada and becomes a symbol of hope.

The Boys – (season 5) – April 8

The final showdown between Bruto (Karl Urban) e Captain Patriot (Antony Starr) reaches its peak in the conclusion of The Boys And it promises to be extremely bloody. With the world on the brink of political collapse and Vought's heroes more out of control than ever, Hughie (Jack Quaid), Starlight (Erin Moriarty) And the rest of the group need to find a way to stop the all-powerful fascism before it's too late.

One Hundred Years of Solitude – Part Two scheduled for August

Original title: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Based on the masterpiece of the same name by Gabriel García MárquezThe conclusion of the epic series follows successive generations of the family. Good day in the mythical Macondo. With the matriarch Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales/Marleyda Soto) Witnessing the passage of time, the plot delves into the decline of the lineage, amidst tragic loves, civil wars, and the advance of modernity.

Lanterns – second semester

The first season of [series name] is scheduled for release in 2026. Lanterns, an eight-episode investigative series. The veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and the new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) They investigate a murder in Nebraska that hides a dark conspiracy. The series also features... Kelly Macdonald like the sheriff Kerry e Nathan Fillion , the Guy Gardner.

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 26 / 12 / 2025.

Sources: R, Deadline e TV Guide.