Here’s a look at what Vulture’s writers and editors are most looking forward to in 2026, covering everything from movies and video games to music. First up: our picks for the best TV shows coming soon.
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His & Hers
January 6
You can watch all six episodes of the show starting today on Netflix. The series stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal.
This film is based on Alice Feeney’s 2020 mystery novel. It follows Anna, an Atlanta news anchor, who returns to her peaceful hometown to investigate a murder. Her involvement frustrates Detective Jack Harper, who starts to suspect she may be connected to the crime.
The Pitt season two
January 8
New episodes of the show will be released every Thursday until April 16th, for a total of 15 episodes. You can watch it on HBO Max. The show stars Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez.
Does this feel like the old days of television? A popular show is back with fifteen new episodes, exactly one year after its debut. The Pitt returns, following Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Wyle) as he tackles another intense day in the emergency room at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. This season, all the drama unfolds over a busy Fourth of July weekend – expect some fireworks-related injuries!
The Traitors season four
January 8
New episodes of the show will be released every Wednesday until February 26, for a total of 12 episodes. You can watch it on Peacock. The show features Kristen Kish, Ron Funches, Tara Lipinski, Johnny Weir, Lisa Rinna, Michael Rapaport, Donna Kelce, Porsha Williams, and Monét X Change.
Alan Cumming is hosting the fourth season of a popular new reality show, inviting a group of famous faces to his castle in the Scottish Highlands. This season’s contestants include reality TV stars, actors, an Olympic ice skating pair, and the mother of NFL players Jason and Travis Kelce.
Industry season four
January 11
New episodes of the show will be released every Sunday until March 1st, with a total of eight episodes. You can watch it on HBO, and the show stars Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Sagar Radia, Ken Leung, and Kit Harington.
The third season of Industry saw the closure of the London office where Harper, Yasmin, and their colleagues first started their careers in finance. Now that it’s gone, it seems unlikely they’ll be able to rebuild their careers, protect their reputations, or maintain any sense of pride.
The Night Manager season two
January 11
The series will launch with three episodes on its premiere date, followed by one new episode each Sunday until February 1st, for a total of six episodes. You can watch it on Prime Video, and the cast includes Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Hugh Laurie, Camila Morrone, Diego Calva, Indira Varma, Paul Chahidi, and Hayley Squires.
Nine years after the first season, the BBC’s thrilling spy series The Night Manager is back. Jonathan Pine (Hiddleston), who had been living a quiet life, is pulled back into the world of espionage when he’s tasked with investigating a dangerous arms deal in Colombia and uncovering a hidden plot—just as spies do. A third season, based on John le Carré’s work, is already planned.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
January 15
You can watch all three episodes starting today on Netflix. The show stars Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman.
This Agatha Christie mystery, adapted by the creator of Broadchurch, Chris Chibnall, begins with a harmless prank that turns deadly at a 1925 country house party. Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, played by Bruce, must uncover the truth behind the death, but doing so will dramatically alter her life.
PONIES
January 15
You can watch all eight episodes starting today on Peacock. The show stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson.
In Moscow in 1977, Bea Clarke and Twila Richardson are American embassy secretaries considered unremarkable until their husbands die. They’re unexpectedly recruited as undercover CIA agents and find themselves navigating the world of espionage.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
January 18
New episodes of the show will be released every Sunday, with a total of six episodes. You can watch it on HBO. The show stars Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings, and Sam Spruell.
The new show, based on George R. R. Martin’s stories, is a smaller, more personal adventure than shows like Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon – and that’s intentional. It follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his assistant as they travel around competing in tournaments, much like a fun buddy story set in the world of Westeros. It’s based on Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas.
The Beauty
January 21
New episodes of the show will be released three at a time when it premieres, and then one episode each Wednesday until March 4th, for a total of eleven episodes. You can watch it on FX, and the show stars Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Rebecca Hall, and Ashton Kutcher.
Ryan Murphy, known for shows like Nip/Tuck and American Horror Story, has created a series based on a comic book with a wild premise: a sexually transmitted disease that transforms people into incredibly attractive versions of themselves. However, there’s a catch – even with a stunning exterior, the disease still has dangerous internal effects.
Drops of God season two
January 21
New episodes of this show will be released every Wednesday, with a total of eight episodes. You can watch it on Apple TV, and the show stars Fleur Geffrier and Tomohisa Yamashita.
Get ready for another season of Apple TV+’s wine country drama! Camille and Issei are on a worldwide quest to discover where the world’s most incredible wine comes from – a puzzle that even their renowned, late father couldn’t solve. Expect plenty of hidden truths and fierce competition along the way. This isn’t your average, inexpensive wine story.
Wonder Man
January 27
Coming Soon! This movie will be available on Disney+. It stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley, Arian Moayed, X Mayo, Zlatko Burić, Olivia Thirlby, and Byron Bowers.
Disney+’s newest series cleverly blends the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking. It centers on Simon Williams, an actor trying to land the lead role in a reboot of the classic superhero film, Wonder Man. The twist? Superheroes are real in this world, creating a unique and self-aware story.
Shrinking season three
January 28
New episodes of this show will be released every Wednesday on Apple TV, with a total of 11 episodes. The show stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Ted McGinley, Brett Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick, Cobie Smulders, Jeff Daniels, and Michael J. Fox.
Just five years ago, the idea of Harrison Ford starring in a third season of a TV show would have seemed impossible. But here we are! Apple TV+’s comedy series about a therapist is coming back for another season, now with the addition of Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox.
Bridgerton season four
January 29
You can watch the new series on Netflix, with four episodes dropping on the premiere date and another four episodes becoming available on February 26th. The show stars Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Claudia Jessie, Katie Leung, and Nicola Coughlan.
Benedict Bridgerton, the second oldest sibling, finally gets his chance at romance. He’s immediately captivated by a mysterious woman named Sophie at a masquerade ball, unaware she’s not a noblewoman, but a resourceful maid. Will their love be able to overcome the differences in their social standing?
The ’Burbs
February 8
All eight episodes of the series will be available to stream on Peacock starting on its premiere day. The show stars Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, and Kapil Talwalkar.
Peacock’s new series is a fresh take on the 1989 horror-comedy starring Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher. It centers on a young couple, Palmer and Whitehall, who move into his family home and discover their new neighbor is hiding a disturbing secret.
Paradise season two
February 23
I’m so excited about this new show! They’re dropping three episodes right away on the premiere, and then one new episode will be released each week. There will be eight episodes in total, and you can watch it all on Hulu. The cast is amazing – Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Shailene Woodley, and so many other talented actors like Thomas Doherty, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, and Percy Daggs IV are all part of it!
Secret Service agent Xavier Collins has ventured out of Paradise – the underground bunker where the U.S. government is hiding after a global catastrophe – to investigate the devastated world above. He discovers that people did survive the disaster, and he’s searching for his wife among them. Back in the bunker, tensions are high after a major fight between Sinatra and Jane.
Survivor 50
February 25
New episodes of the show will be released every Wednesday on CBS. The cast includes Mike White, Chrissy Hofbeck, Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, Aubry Bracco, Genevieve Mushaluk, and Jenna Lewis Dougherty.
To mark its 50th season, Survivor is bringing back returning players from throughout its history, including those from the very first season and the current one. A particularly exciting return is that of a former runner-up from 2018, who is leaving his role on The White Lotus to compete in the wilderness once again.
American Love Story
February TBA
You can watch the show on FX. The cast includes Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Kelly, Naomi Watts, Grace Gummer, Sydney Lemmon, and Alessandro Nivola.
The first season of this romantic anthology series tells the story of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.’s relationship, dramatized by Ryan Murphy, who often takes creative liberties. Naomi Watts plays Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Alessandro Nivola portrays Calvin Klein.
Outlander season eight
March 6
New episodes of the show will be released every Friday, with a total of 10 episodes. You can watch it on Starz. The series stars Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, and Richard Rankin.
As a huge fan, it’s hard to believe, but Outlander is wrapping up! The incredible love story of Claire and Jamie Fraser (played by Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan) is coming to an end with these final episodes. Last season, Jamie stepped down from his role with the Continental Army to return to Fraser’s Ridge, hoping for some peace. But let’s be real – this is Outlander! Things rarely go smoothly for Jamie and Claire, and I’m sure plenty of drama awaits us in these last episodes.
One Piece season two
March 10
You can watch all episodes of this series starting on its release day, exclusively on Netflix. The cast includes Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Gibson, Taz Skylar, Mikaela Hoover, Charithra Chandran, David Dastmalchian, Katey Sagal, and Joe Manganiello.
The new live-action series, based on the popular manga and anime, is coming along well, covering nearly 30 years of exciting adventure and detailed backstory. Now that the crew, led by Monkey D. Luffy (played by Godoy) and sailing on the Going Merry, have reached the Grand Line, they encounter a dangerous criminal organization called Baroque Works, headed by the formidable Sir Crocodile (Manganiello). Fans will also see the first live-action appearance of Tony Tony Chopper.
Imperfect Women
March 18
The show will launch with two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly on Wednesdays. There will be a total of eight episodes, available on Apple TV. The series stars Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Corey Stoll.
Apple TV+’s series, based on Araminta Hall’s 2020 thriller, follows Mary (Moss), Eleanor (Washington), and Nancy (Mara), whose lifelong friendship is shattered when a shocking murder occurs.
The Bachelorette season 22
March 22
Release: One episode weekly on Sundays
Where to watch: ABC
Stars: Taylor Frankie Paul
A TikTok trend unexpectedly led to a star from the show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives becoming the next Bachelorette. This marks the first time someone hasn’t come from within the Bachelor universe to lead the show.
The Comeback season three
March TBA
Where to watch: HBO
Stars: Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, Damian Young
Lisa Kudrow’s quirky comedy, ‘Valerie Cherish,’ is returning for a third season after a long hiatus! It’s been twelve years since season two, and fifteen years since the show first gained a following on HBO. We last saw Valerie putting her career aside to support her friend and hairstylist, Mickey, during a health crisis. Now, she’s facing a new challenge in Hollywood: scripts written by artificial intelligence.
DTF St. Louis
March TBA
Where to watch: HBO
Stars: David Harbour, Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins
This dark comedy from HBO centers on a complicated love triangle between three adults. The show originally drew inspiration from a New Yorker story about a dentist, but it has evolved into its own unique story. The main roles are played by Harbour, Bateman, and Cardellini, and Jenkins portrays a detective looking into a death.
Rooster
March 21
New episodes will be released every Sunday, with a total of ten episodes. You can watch the show on HBO. The series stars Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Phil Dunster, Danielle Deadwyler, and John C. McGinley.
Bill Lawrence’s first HBO series centers on an author, played by Carell, who is struggling to connect with his daughter, portrayed by Clive.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
April 15
The show will debut with three episodes, followed by new episodes released weekly on Wednesdays. The total number of episodes is eight. You can watch it on Apple TV, and the cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, Thaddea Graham, Greg Kinnear, and Marcia Gay Harden.
I was completely captivated by the story of Margo Millet, played by Fanning. She comes from a really interesting background – her mom used to be a Hooters waitress, and her dad was a pro wrestler! When she unexpectedly gets pregnant after a relationship with her college professor, she finds herself in a tough spot financially. It’s fascinating to see how she navigates that by turning to OnlyFans, and she actually finds a lot of success with it. Plus, Nicole Kidman is in it, and she always elevates these kinds of prestige dramas – it’s based on a novel by Rufi Thorpe that just came out this year, and I’m so excited to see it brought to life.
Widow’s Bay
April 29
The show starts with three episodes available immediately, followed by new episodes released weekly on Wednesdays. There will be a total of ten episodes, and you can watch it on Apple TV. It stars Matthew Rhys.
Tom Loftis, played by Rhys, is the mayor of Widow’s Bay, a small New England town. He’s determined to turn his island into a popular destination like Nantucket, but the townspeople are deeply superstitious and believe the area is cursed. Of course, ignoring the beliefs of superstitious locals never ends well in these situations, does it?
Euphoria season three
April TBA
As a huge fan, I’m thrilled to share the details for those who haven’t heard! New episodes of the show drop every Sunday, and you can catch it exclusively on HBO. The cast is incredible – Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Eric Dane, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, and Colman Domingo all deliver amazing performances.
Despite some uncertainty, a third season of Euphoria is officially in the works! The show will jump forward in time, which makes sense given how famous the actors have become – they’ve definitely aged out of their high school roles. We’ll see what life looks like for these characters as they get older, hopefully having learned from their experiences, and for Rue (Zendaya), perhaps achieving greater stability.
The Other Bennet Sister
Spring TBA
Where to watch: BritBox
Stars: Ella Bruccoleri, Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma
This retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice gives Mary Bennet, the often-forgotten middle sister, her own chance to shine. The story follows her adventures as she travels to London and the Lake District, finding romance in the Regency era. It’s a well-deserved focus on a character who usually stays in the background!
House of the Dragon season three
Summer TBA
Okay, so ‘House of the Dragon’ drops new episodes every Sunday on HBO. And let me tell you, the cast is phenomenal! We’ve got Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke leading the way, with Matt Smith absolutely killing it. Plus, you’ve got strong performances from Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, and James Norton – a seriously talented ensemble. Definitely one to watch if you’re a fantasy fan.
The long-awaited Battle of the Gullet, hinted at in the season two finale of House of the Dragon, will begin the show’s third season, and the conflict will quickly escalate with intense and violent clashes. While Rhaenyra’s forces, known as the Blacks, currently have more dragons, Aegon commands a larger army. The first season laid the groundwork, and the second explored potential ways to avoid civil war, but now the Dance of the Dragons truly begins – and will push the limits of HBO’s visual effects capabilities.
X-Men ’97 season two
Summer TBA
As a huge cinema fan, I’m excited to share where you can find this! It’s currently streaming on Disney+. The voice cast is fantastic too – you’ll hear Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, J. P. Karliak, Lenore Zann, George Buza, and A. J. LoCascio, all bringing their incredible talent to the project.
In the second season of Disney’s updated X-Men cartoon, the X-Men are scattered throughout time and need to return to the present day. This season will introduce new characters like Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike, Havok, Mariko, Polaris, and Danger. The team will also sport new costumes inspired by a popular comic book series by Grant Morrison.
The Vampire Lestat
TBA
Where to watch: AMC
Stars: Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Eeric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Jennifer Ehle
The show, previously called Interview With the Vampire, is now titled The Vampire Lestat for its third season. This season will be based on the second book in Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles series. This time, Lestat (played by Reid) takes center stage and narrates the story, presenting events from his own perspective as a rock star. And, predictably, his complicated and often difficult relationship with Louis (played by Anderson) remains fraught with tension.
Beef season two
TBA
You can stream this movie on Netflix. The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Yuh-Jung Youn, and Song Kang-ho.
The second season of Lee Sung Jin’s popular Netflix series takes a new direction as an anthology, moving beyond the initial road-rage story. This season’s conflict begins when a couple witnesses their boss arguing with his wife, sparking a chain of events involving blackmail and ultimately drawing in a wealthy country club owner.
Dune: Prophecy season two
TBA
You can watch this show on HBO Max. The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Tom Hollander, Ashley Walters, Indira Varma, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Josh Heuston.
It was pretty clear HBO Max would renew the Dune spinoff series for another season. What’s even more unexpected is that they’ve decided to expand it from six to eight episodes.
For All Mankind season five
TBA
As a movie buff, I just found out you can stream this one on Apple TV! The cast is really solid too – it stars Joel Kinnaman, alongside Wrenn Schmidt, Krys Marshall, Sean Kaufman, Ruby Cruz, Ines Asserson, Mireille Enos, and Costa Ronin. I’m excited to check it out!
The show For All Mankind continues to explore an alternate history of space travel, while also presenting a remarkable makeup challenge – aging actor Joel Kinnaman. Following Edward Baldwin’s unauthorized move to secure a valuable asteroid and put it around Mars, the stakes are higher than ever. When the series jumps forward to the early 2010s, expect increased conflict between Earth and its Martian colony.
Hacks season five
TBA
You can stream this show on HBO Max. The cast includes Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo.
Hannah Einbinder revealed that the fifth season of the popular HBO Max comedy will be its last. This means viewers will soon see the conclusion of the complex relationship between Ava (Einbinder) and Deborah (Smart), and whether they can resolve their complicated, loving, yet often antagonistic dynamic. The final season will feature storylines in both Las Vegas and New York City.
Half Man
TBA
Where to watch: HBO
Stars: Richard Gadd, Jamie Bell
Richard Gadd’s new series, a follow-up to Baby Reindeer, centers on the aftermath of a disruptive event – his estranged “brother,” Ruben, unexpectedly showing up at his wedding. The show also explores the forty years of history that led to that confrontation, and may offer insights into ideas about what it means to be a man.
Ladies of London: The New Reign
TBA
You can watch the show on Bravo or Peacock. The cast includes Misse Beqiri, Lottie Kane, Myka Meier, Kimi Murdoch, Martha Sitwell, Margo Stilley, Lady Emma Thynn, and Mark-Francis Vandelli.
Eight years after the reality show Ladies of London finished airing on Bravo, a new group of wealthy British residents, Americans living in London, and other international socialites are back with a reboot, ready to share the latest gossip and drama.
Lanterns
TBA
Where to watch: HBO
Stars: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Nathon Fillion
Hal Jordan, played by Chandler, and John Stewart, played by Pierre, are Green Lanterns – members of a galactic police force who use powerful rings to bring justice throughout the universe. Viewers may remember Guy Gardner, portrayed by Nathan Fillion, from the Superman movie, and he’ll be back in Lanterns, a new sci-fi mystery series inspired by True Detective.
Little House on the Prairie
TBA
Where to watch: Netflix
Stars: Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, Skywalker Hughes
The classic story of Little House on the Prairie, made famous by the popular 1970s TV show and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, is being updated for a new audience on Netflix. The series follows a family’s journey and their struggles to survive, bringing this timeless tale to the streaming generation.
The Miniature Wife
TBA
You can stream this show on Peacock. The cast includes Matthew Macfadyen, Elizabeth Banks, Zoe Lister-Jones, Sofia Rosinsky, and O-T Fagbenle.
Okay, so imagine this: Les accidentally shrinks his wife, Lindy, down to a ridiculously small size. It’s a premise that immediately flips their relationship on its head, and the show explores that new dynamic. It’s being billed as a romantic dramedy, and honestly, that’s spot on. Think of the fun of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, but instead of science adventures, it’s all about navigating a relationship…and couples therapy! It’s a really interesting twist on the familiar.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
TBA
You can watch the show on Bravo. The cast includes Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, Jo-Ellen Tiberi, and Dolores Catania.
Will the newest season of The Real Housewives, set in Rhode Island, deliver the drama fans expect? And is water actually wet – of course it is!
Rivals season two
TBA
You can stream this show on Disney+. The cast includes David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, and Katherine Parkinson.
The popular and passionate series returns for a second season on Disney+, continuing the intense competition between Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Lord Baddingham. Expect plenty of betrayal, equestrian action, and cutthroat business deals in this adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s beloved novels.
Untitled Larry David Limited Series
TBA
Where to watch: HBO
Barack Obama is producing a new comedy sketch show with Larry David that focuses on American history. The show, which doesn’t have a title yet, will feature cast members from Curb Your Enthusiasm and other well-known actors. It’s being made to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
VisionQuest
TBA
You can watch this show on Disney+. The cast includes Paul Bettany, James Spader, Todd Stashwick, Ruaridh Mollica, T’Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire, Orla Brady, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and James D’Arcy.
Marvel hasn’t forgotten about the white Vision that appeared at the end of the Disney+ series WandaVision. The rebuilt android hero (Bettany) is trying to understand his identity now that he has his memories back, and he’ll have to confront the legacy of Ultron (Spader) in the process. Adding to the challenge, a powerful bounty hunter named Paladin (Stashwick) is hunting him down.
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