February is a busy month for both sports and awards shows, especially with the Oscars coming up. Because of this, most of the TV shows people are talking about are either awards ceremonies, sporting events, or new series. ScreenRant teamed up with Diesel Labs, a company that analyzes media trends, to find out which upcoming TV shows are creating the most buzz before they even launch. They measured this ‘buzz’ using a ‘hype score’ based on how much people are talking about the shows online.
As a total TV and movie buff, I’m always trying to figure out what everyone’s buzzing about. So, I keep an eye on what’s trending online – things like likes, shares, and comments on platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Basically, I use all that ‘social chatter’ to get a sense of which new shows and specials are really grabbing people’s attention before they even air. It’s a great way to see what’s going to be a hit!
Aside from returning seasons of shows like The Lincoln Lawyer, Cross, and Dark Winds, February is shaping up to be a busy month for new TV releases expected to draw large audiences. Beyond major events like the Super Bowl and Grammys, buzz is building around remakes of beloved shows and compelling new documentaries. According to data from Diesel Labs shared with ScreenRant, the most anticipated TV lineup for February 2026 focuses heavily on live sports, music performances, and film celebrations.
Top 10 Most Anticipated New TV Releases – February 2026
| Title | Premiere Date | Platform | Genre | Attention Scale | Attention Signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68th Grammy Awards | 2/1/2026 | CBS | Special | 100.00% | 5,011,414,137 |
| NBA All-Star Game 2026 | 2/15/2026 | NBC, Peacock | Sports | 8.14% | 407,974,601 |
| Super Bowl LX | 2/8/2026 | NBC | Sports | 6.32% | 316,504,247 |
| 79th BAFTA Film Awards | 2/22/2026 | BritBox | Special | 5.89% | 294,997,701 |
| 2026 Winter Olympics | 2/6/2026 | NBC | Sports | 5.53% | 276,954,255 |
| 57th NAACP Image Awards | 2/28/2026 | BET, CBS | Special | 1.75% | 87,933,290 |
| The ‘Burbs | 2/8/2026 | Peacock | Comedy | 0.93% | 46,505,110 |
| We Call It Imagineering | 2/4/2026 | Disney+ | Docuseries | 0.51% | 25,308,637 |
| 56 Days | 2/18/2026 | Amazon, Prime Video | Crime Drama | 0.50% | 25,097,638 |
| Puppy Bowl XXII | 2/8/2026 | Animal Planet | Special | 0.40% | 20,008,811 |
Diesel Labs predicts the 68th Grammy Awards will be the biggest TV event in February 2026. The show, airing live on CBS on February 1st, is expected to be a major draw, with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Jack Antonoff, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Bad Bunny leading the nominations. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is also generating a lot of buzz as the second most anticipated event, featuring a three-day competition with 24 of the league’s top players.
February 2026 promises a lot of exciting events! Right after these happenings, the NFL’s Super Bowl LX will feature a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on February 8th, with a half-time performance by Bad Bunny. Other notable events scheduled for February include the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, the beginning of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
February is set to release several highly anticipated TV shows, generating a lot of buzz online. These include a remake of the classic film The ‘Burbs on Peacock, starring Keke Palmer; We Call It Imagineering, a new documentary series on Disney+; and the thriller 56 Days on Prime Video, produced by James Wan. Rounding out the top 10 most anticipated February releases is Puppy Bowl XXII, Animal Planet’s popular, adorable alternative to the Super Bowl.
Although several new TV shows are debuting in February 2026 – including titles like CIA, Portobello, and a reboot of Scrubs – people are much more excited about the major awards shows and sporting events happening that month, according to current conversations.
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