Apple TV has an exciting lineup of new TV shows and movies for 2026; here's what to expect.
Apple TV has announced an exciting lineup for 2026, featuring original series and films that boast star-studded casts, intriguing new titles, and beloved returning favorites, covering a range of genres from comedy to sci-fi to thriller.
Revealed during Apple TV Press Day, the upcoming schedule promises weekly debuts throughout the year, indicating that it could be one of the platform's most significant years. Here’s a breakdown of what has just been introduced for your viewing pleasure.
### Apple TV Series Set for 2026
**Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season 2)**
**Release Date:** February 27, 2026
The Monsterverse returns with Season 2 of *Monarch: Legacy of Monsters*, continuing the story of the secret organization that monitors massive Titans like Kong and Godzilla. This installment reveals hidden secrets that bring allies and enemies back to the enigmatic Skull Island, where a new mythical force, Titan X, emerges and threatens global stability.
**Imperfect Women**
**Release Date:** March 18, 2026
Based on Araminta Hall’s book, *Imperfect Women* is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the aftermath of a horrific crime that disrupts a long-standing friendship among three women. As the investigation unfolds, concealed truths emerge, forcing them to face guilt, betrayal, and the distance they have traveled from their former lives.
**Widow’s Bay**
**Release Date:** April 29, 2026
*Widow’s Bay* takes place on a secluded New England island where Mayor Tom Loftis strives to modernize a dwindling town. With no Wi-Fi, unreliable cell service, and superstitious locals, his efforts to attract tourists succeed, until ancient legends resurface, pushing him to confront local myths and a looming terror that jeopardizes everything he has established.
**Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed**
**Release Date:** May 20, 2026
*Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed* follows Paula, a recently divorced mother who becomes entangled in a perilous cycle of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. Amid a grueling custody battle and an identity crisis, Paula believes she has witnessed a crime and starts her own investigation, which unveils a larger conspiracy while offering a potentially redemptive path back to her family.
**Cape Fear**
**Release Date:** June 5, 2026
*Cape Fear* reinterprets the classic psychological thriller as a limited series, inspired by the 1991 film directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg. The lives of married lawyers Anna and Tom Bowden unravel when Max Cady, the violent felon they once convicted, is released from prison and returns to disrupt their existence.
**Lucky**
**Release Date:** July 15, 2026
*Lucky*, based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel, tells the story of a young woman, portrayed by Anya Taylor-Joy, who tries to leave her criminal upbringing behind. When her past resurfaces, she must confront the life she fled, tapping into her darker instincts as threats close in from all sides.
### Films Coming to Apple TV in 2026
**Outcome**
**Release Date:** April 10, 2026
*Outcome* is a dark comedy focusing on Reef Hawk, a Hollywood star played by Keanu Reeves, whose life spirals after he is blackmailed with a damaging video. Supported by friends and a crisis lawyer, Reef embarks on a personal journey, facing past mistakes in a desperate attempt to expose his blackmailer and salvage his future.
**Margo’s Got Money Troubles**
**Release Date:** April 15, 2026
*Margo’s Got Money Troubles* is a heartwarming family comedy about Margo, a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. With a newborn, mounting bills, and limited options, she seeks help from her unconventional parents, including a former waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, all while trying to forge her own path.
**The Dink**
**Release Date:** July 24, 2026
*The Dink* is a sports comedy that centers on Dusty Boyd, a once-promising tennis player who now coaches children at his father’s country club. After an injury ends his tennis aspirations, Dusty reluctantly shifts to pickleball, where he discovers newfound purpose, romance, and the chance to confront his past vulnerabilities.
**Mayday**
**Release Date:** September 4, 2026
*Mayday* is an action-packed buddy comedy featuring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. Set during the Cold War, the film portrays a U.S. Navy pilot stranded behind enemy lines after a botched mission. When a tough former KGB agent finds him, an unlikely partnership forms, turning a dire situation into a frantic struggle for survival.
**Matchbox The Movie**
**Release Date:** October 9,
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Apple TV has an exciting lineup of new TV shows and movies for 2026; here's what to expect.
Apple TV has announced its lineup for 2026, showcasing a consistent blend of new series, returning favorites, and major original films that will be released throughout the year, including thrillers, comedies, and family-oriented stories.
