Apple TV unveiled its ambitious plan for 2026 at an exclusive press event on Wednesday, revealing a packed calendar of new and returning series, original movies and expanded live sports coverage including Formula 1, Major League Soccer and Friday Night Baseball.
The streamer plans to release new originals every week in 2026, leading up to a highly anticipated fourth season Ted Lasso this summer. Check out the trailers below.
Apple TV 2026 lineup
The presentation featured stars and producers taking the stage to discuss some of the most anticipated programming of the year, Apple said in a press release. The event was also attended by Apple Senior Vice President of Services Eddy Cue and Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, who discussed the debut of Apple TV as a US broadcast partner for the 2026 F1 season.
Returning series
Downsizing season three (streaming now)
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Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel’s Emmy-nominated comedy about a grief therapist continues with Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams and new additions Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox.
The last thing he said to me season two (February 20)
Jennifer Garner returns alongside Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, Judy Greer and Rita Wilson in this sequel based on Laura Dave’s bestseller.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two (February 27)
Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai and Kiersey Clemons return as the fate of Monarch hangs in the balance and the action shifts to Kong’s Skull Island.
For all mankind season five (March 27)
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The critically acclaimed alternate reality space drama continues with Joel Kinnaman, Toby Kebbell, Edi Gathegi and new additions Mireille Enos and Costa Ronin.
Your friends and neighbors second season (April 3)
Jon Hamm returns as disgraced hedge fund manager Andrew Cooper, with James Marsden joining the cast alongside Amanda Peet and Olivia Munn.
Criminal record second season (April 22)
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Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo return in a thriller about a political rally that turns deadly.
Sugar season two (June 19)
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Colin Farrell will reprise his role as Los Angeles private detective John Sugar with new cast members Jin Ha, Raymond Lee and Tony Dalton.
Ted Lasso season four (summer 2026)
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Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and Brett Goldstein return as Ted takes on coaching a second division women’s soccer team.
New series
Imperfect women (March 18)
Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara star in this psychological thriller about a crime that shattered decades of friendship. Also starring Joel Kinnaman, Corey Stoll and Leslie Odom Jr.
Widow’s Bay (April 29)
Matthew Rhys stars as the mayor of a small town trying to boost tourism on a supposedly cursed island in this horror comedy, which also stars Stephen Root and Kate O’Flynn.
Maximum pleasure guaranteed (May 20)
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Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson lead this darkly comedic thriller about a divorced mother who witnesses a murder. Also starring Brandon Flynn, Murray Bartlett and Dolly De Leon.
Cape Fear (June 5)
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Amy Adams and Javier Bardem star in this series inspired by Martin Scorsese’s 1991 film, with Patrick Wilson and CCH Pounder rounding out the cast. Executive produced by Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
Happy (July 15)
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Anya Taylor-Joy stars in this limited series based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling book about a woman forced to accept her criminal past.
Margo is having trouble with money (April 15)
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Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this David E. Kelley series about college dropouts navigating life with a new baby. Starring Nick Offerman, Marcia Gay Harden and Greg Kinnear.
Original movies
Eternity (February 13)
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Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner star in this A24 romantic comedy about a woman in the afterlife who chooses between her husband and her first love.
Result (April 10)
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Keanu Reeves leads this black comedy about blackmailing a Hollywood star with Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer and Jonah Hill (who also directs).
Dink (July 24)
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Jake Johnson, Ed Harris and Mary Steenburgen lead an all-star cast in this comedy about a washed-up tennis pro who discovers a boot camp. Produced by Ben Stiller.
Mayday (September 4)
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Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up in this Cold War action comedy about an American pilot stranded behind enemy lines. Maria Bakalová also plays.
Movie Matchbox (October 9)
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John Cena, Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson star in this action-adventure inspired by iconic Mattel toys.
Way of the Warrior Kid (November 20)
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Chris Pratt and Linda Cardellini star in this family film about a Navy SEAL who helps his nephew build self-confidence, based on the bestseller by Jock Willink.
Live sports expansion
After success F1: The MovieWith four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and the highest-grossing sports feature of all time, Apple TV becomes the US broadcast partner for the 2026 F1 season.
The racing league joins Apple’s existing MLS and MLB programming, with all coverage included with an Apple TV subscription.
Watch it all on Apple TV
Apple TV is available for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. You can also get it through any level of Apple One subscription package. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV free.
In November 2019, Apple TV “became the first all-original streaming service to launch worldwide, premiering more original hits and winning more awards faster than any other streaming service. To date, Apple Original movies, documentaries and series have been honored with 682 wins and 3,115 award nominations and counting,” the service said.
David Snowan expert on Apple hardware and software, writes on a variety of technology and cultural topics for Cult of Mac. They include Apple news, tech buying guides, and features on setting up your computer and Apple TV shows and movies.
With 30 years of experience in technology and other topics, he has written and edited numerous print and online publications, including CMP media, TechTV.com, OVERHANG, Cable news, Red herring magazine, Law.com, National Law Journal and Law Technology News magazine. Among other roles, he served as executive editor of the Law.com network of websites and editorial director of technology for ALM Media.
Snow graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in magazine journalism and psychology. While there he worked as a reporter for Daily orange newspaper and associate editor Same time magazine.
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