Apple quietly invited journalists to preview its upcoming lineup of TV shows and films coming to Apple TV later in 2026. Here's everything that was announced.
During the Apple TV Press Day event, SVP of Services Eddy Cue talked with F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, though that conversation wasn't shared with the public. Stars from Apple's upcoming content lineup also took to the stage to discuss their projects, and Apple also reiterated its sports lineup for 2026, which includes F1, MLB, and MLS.
Some of the announcements were for properties that were already known or have incoming season renewals. Others are brand-new debuts with first looks and new release windows.
Upcoming new TV shows:
- Imperfect Women: Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and an ensemble cast star in a psychological thriller which examines a crime that shatters the lives of three women in a decades-long friendship. Coming March 18, 2026.
- Margo's Got Money Troubles: Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman star in the comedic family drama about a college dropout, a Hooters waitress, and ex-pro wrestler, as Margo makes her way with a new baby and mounting bills. Coming April 15, 2026.
- Widow's Bay: Matthew Rhys is the mayor of Widow's Bay where a secret lurks underneath, and he's desperate to revive the struggling community. Coming April 29, 2026.
- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson star in the comedic thriller about a newly divorced mom who falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer after being convinced she witnessed a murder. Coming May 20, 2026.
- Cape Fear: Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson star in the remake of the 1991 classic about two lawyers having to navigate what happens when a notorious killer they put behind bars is let out of prison and wants revenge. Coming June 5, 2026.
- Lucky: Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side in an attempt to escape her past. Coming July 15, 2026.
Yes, that's John Cena starring in a movie based on Matchbox Cars
Upcoming movies:
- Eternity: Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner end up in an afterlife love triangle where she must choose between the man she spent her life with or her first love that died young. Coming February 13, 2026
- Outcome: Keanu Reeves plays a beloved Hollywood star that is extorted with a potential career-ending video and is joined by costars Cameron Diaz and Jonah Hill. Coming April 10, 2026
- The Dink: Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen star in a comedy following a tennis player that is injured and must do the unthinkable, take up pickleball. Coming July 24, 2026.
- Mayday: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in a buddy comedy set during the Cold War where an American hotshot US Navy pilot caught behind enemy lines is discovered by an ex-KGB agent with a penchant for American culture. Coming September 4, 2026.
- Matchbox The Movie: An undercover CIA agent played by John Cena drags his childhood friends into a frantic international pursuit to save the world in this film inspired by Mattel's tiny cars. Coming October 9, 2026.
- Way of the Warrior Kid: Decorated Navy SEAL Jake, played by Chris Pratt, spends the summer with Marc, a kid that's dealing with a bullying problem, and devises a program based on his SEAL training to help him use courage to face his demons, not fighting. Coming November 20, 2026.
Returning series:
- Shrinking season 3 is now streaming.
- The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 arrives February 20, 2026.
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns for season 2 on February 27, 2026.
- For All Mankind season 5 is here on March 27, 2026.
- Your Friends & Neighbors season 2 arrives April 3, 2026.
- Criminal Record season 2 begins April 22, 2026.
- Sugar is back for season 2 on June 19, 2026.
- Ted Lasso makes a return for season 4 in the summer of 2026.
With all of the new and returning shows, plus an increasing selection of films, it's hard to call Apple TV a tiny streaming service. While Disney and Netflix still dwarfs Apple's library, there isn't any competing with the quality per capita that Apple is offering.
So far, Apple has stuck mostly to original programming and has avoided acquiring back catalogs with the exception of Fraggle Rock, Peanuts, and the Long Way nonfiction series. The Apple TV app and streaming service are available across most modern platforms and smart TVs, and it costs $12.99 per month or is included with every tier of the Apple One subscription bundle.
