Apple TV unveils hot 2026 lineup of series, movies and live sports

Apple TV showcased its ambitious 2026 slate Wednesday at an exclusive press event, revealing a packed calendar of new and returning series, original films and expanded live sports coverage including Formula 1 racing, Major League Soccer and Friday Night Baseball.

The streamer plans to release new originals every week in 2026, headlined by the highly anticipated fourth season of Ted Lasso this summer. Watch trailers below.

Apple TV 2026 programming lineup

The presentation featured stars and producers taking the stage to discuss some of the year’s most-anticipated programming, Apple said in a press release. The event also included Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services Eddy Cue and Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali discussing Apple TV’s debut as the U.S. broadcast partner for the 2026 F1 season.

Returning series

Shrinking season three (now streaming)

The Emmy-nominated comedy about a grieving therapist from Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel continues with Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and new additions Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox.

The Last Thing He Told 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 bestselling novel.

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, with action moving to Kong’s Skull Island.

For All Mankind season five (March 27)

The critically acclaimed alternative-reality space drama continues with Joel Kinnaman, Toby Kebbell, Edi Gathegi, and new additions Mireille Enos and Costa Ronin.

Your Friends & Neighbors season two (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 season two (April 22)

Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo return in the London-based thriller about a political rally attack that turns deadly.

Sugar season two (June 19)

Colin Farrell reprises 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)

Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and Brett Goldstein return in season four as Ted takes on coaching a second division women’s football team.

New series

Imperfect Women (March 18)

Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara star in this psychological thriller about a crime that shatters a decades-long friendship. The cast also includes Joel Kinnaman, Corey Stoll, and Leslie Odom Jr.

Widow’s Bay (April 29)

Matthew Rhys stars as a small-town mayor trying to boost tourism on a supposedly cursed island in this horror-comedy also featuring Stephen Root and Kate O’Flynn.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (May 20)

Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson lead this darkly comedic thriller about a divorced mom who witnesses a murder. Brandon Flynn, Murray Bartlett, and Dolly De Leon also star.

Cape Fear (June 5)

Amy Adams and Javier Bardem star in this series inspired by the 1991 Martin Scorsese film, with Patrick Wilson and CCH Pounder rounding out the cast. Executive produced by Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

Lucky (July 15)

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in this limited series based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel about a woman forced to embrace her criminal past.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles (April 15)

Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this David E. Kelley series about a college dropout navigating life with a new baby. The cast includes Nick Offerman, Marcia Gay Harden, and Greg Kinnear.

Original films

Eternity (February 13)

Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner star in this A24 romantic comedy about a woman in the afterlife choosing between her husband and first love.

Outcome (April 10)

Keanu Reeves leads this dark comedy about a Hollywood star being blackmailed, with Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer and Jonah Hill (who also directs).

The Dink (July 24)

Jake Johnson, Ed Harris and Mary Steenburgen lead a star-studded cast in this comedy about a washed-up tennis pro who discovers pickleball. Ben Stiller produces.

Mayday (September 4)

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up in this Cold War-era action-comedy about a U.S. pilot stranded behind enemy lines. Maria Bakalova also stars.

Matchbox The Movie (October 9)

John Cena, Jessica Biel, and Sam Richardson star in this action-adventure inspired by the iconic Mattel toys.

Way of the Warrior Kid (November 20)

Chris Pratt and Linda Cardellini star in this family film about a Navy SEAL helping his nephew build confidence, based on Jocko Willink’s bestselling novel.

Live sports expansion

Following the success of F1: The Movie, which received four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and became the highest-grossing sports feature of all time, Apple TV becomes the U.S. broadcast partner for the 2026 F1 season.

The racing league joins Apple’s existing MLS and MLB programming, with all coverage included in the 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 via any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.

In November 2019, Apple TV “became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 682 wins and 3,115 award nominations and counting,” the service said.

David Snow

David Snow, an expert on Apple hardware and software, writes on a variety of technological and cultural topics for Cult of Mac. They include Apple news, technology buying guides, and features about computer setups and Apple TV shows and movies.

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Snow graduated with a B.A. from Syracuse University with majors in magazine journalism and psychology. While there, he worked as a reporter for The Daily Orange newspaper and associate editor of Equal Time magazine.

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