ScreenRant’s 2026 Summer TV Preview: An Exclusive Look At Over A Dozen Upcoming Shows

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As summer 2026 nears, so does a fantastic lineup of new and returning TV shows and specials scheduled to premiere from May to August. ScreenRant is giving fans an exclusive first look at over a dozen of these shows!

With the summer movie season starting in May, it’s easy to focus on films, but don’t forget about what’s coming to streaming services and cable TV. Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ will all have new shows and movies, and they’re not the only ones planning big summer lineups.

This summer’s TV lineup features a wide variety of shows, from big franchises like Marvel and Star Trek to crime dramas, romances, comedies, book adaptations, and even nature documentaries. With so much to choose from, there’s truly something for everyone. While this isn’t every show coming out this summer, these are the titles worth watching out for.

M.I.A. – Peacock

All Episodes Release May 7, 2026

Bill Dubuque, the co-creator of Ozark, brings us a new crime drama called M.I.A., set in the vibrant world of Miami and the Florida Keys. The nine-episode series on Peacock follows Etta Tiger Jonze (Shannon Gisela), whose family is involved in drug trafficking. After a devastating event, she finds herself pulled into Miami’s dangerous criminal scene. The cast also includes Cary Elwes, Danay Garcia, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson, and Alberto Guerra.

The Punisher: One Last Kill – Disney+

Releases May 12, 2026

With “The Punisher: One Last Kill,” Marvel has released its third special presentation, following “Werewolf by Night” and “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.” Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle for this Disney+ release, and he even helped write the story. The special will focus on Castle getting drawn back into conflict as he continues his life driven by vengeance. After “One Last Kill” airs, Bernthal will once again play the Punisher in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which is scheduled to be released on July 31st.

The Boroughs – Netflix

All Episodes Releasing May 21, 2026

The creators of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, are back with a new sci-fi series called The Boroughs. While Stranger Things centered on kids and teens, The Boroughs focuses on a quirky group of retirees facing a strange and unsettling mystery in their community. The show features a fantastic cast including Bill Pullman, Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, Denis O’Hare, and Dee Wallace.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 – Netflix

All Episodes Releasing May 27, 2026

The popular British mystery thriller, based on Holly Jackson’s books, returns in late May with a new season. Season two of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder brings back Emma Myers as Pip, who’s trying to move on after solving the Andie Bell case, but quickly finds herself pulled into another investigation just before a major trial. Like the previous season, this next chapter will have six episodes, perfect for watching all at once.

Spider-Noir – MGM+ & Prime Video

All Episodes Release May 25, 2026 (MGM+), With A Global Release On May 27, 2026 (Prime Video)

As a huge Spider-Man fan, I’m really excited about the new animated series, Spider-Noir! Nicolas Cage, who actually voiced the character in Into the Spider-Verse, is now playing Ben Reilly – a private eye in 1930s New York who’s also Spider-Man. It’s a completely separate take on the character and universe, which is fascinating. The coolest part? All eight episodes will drop at once, and you get to choose how you watch – either in vibrant full color or in the classic, moody black and white. It’s a really neat option for fans like me!

Deli Boys Season 2 – Hulu

All Episodes Release May 28, 2026

After a hugely popular first season, Deli Boys returns to Hulu for season 2 with a larger cast. Brothers Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj (Saagar Shaikh) continue their efforts to maintain their father’s drug business, but face new challenges from rivals. This season introduces Max Suger (Fred Armisen), a casino owner and money laundering specialist who becomes a target for Lucky (Poorna Jagannathan). Kumail Nanjiani, Lilly Singh, and Andrew Rannells also join the cast in season 2.

Surviving Earth – NBC & Peacock

Premieres June 11, 2026 – New Episodes Weekly

After the highly anticipated release of The Americas in 2025, NBC is preparing to launch a new, large-scale nature documentary series. This one, titled Surviving Earth, will take viewers on a journey 450 million years into the past. The eight-part series explores how life on Earth endured its most devastating moments. Using computer-generated imagery, Surviving Earth will showcase prehistoric creatures – including the Spinosaurus (pictured above) and species never before seen on screen – and tell their stories of survival.

Every Year After – Prime Video

All Episodes Releasing June 10, 2026

Prime Video will release a new eight-episode romantic drama, Every Year After, this June. Based on the popular novel by Carley Fortune, the series follows Percy (Sadie Soverall) and Sam (Matt Cornett) as their love story unfolds over six years in the charming lake town of Barry’s Bay. Amy B. Harris, known for her work on shows like Sex and the City and The Wilds, is the showrunner.

Sweet Magnolias Season 5 – Netflix

All Episodes Releasing June 11, 2026

Get ready for more drama and romance with Season 5 of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias! JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley, and Brooke Elliott return as Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue, the best friends from Serenity, South Carolina. This season, the show heads to New York City, finally revealing what’s been happening with one character’s job. Keep an eye out for some new cast members too, including Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Janice Wesley, Courtney Grace, and John Gabriel Rodriquez.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 – STARZ

Premieres June 12, 2026 – New Episodes Weekly

The final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan will premiere on STARZ in June. This 10-episode season will continue to show Kanan’s climb to power and his strengthening bond with Breeze, while the Thomas family faces its decline. Following the end of Raising Kanan, the Power Universe will expand with more shows, including Power: Origins, a prequel about Ghost and Tommy that will also feature Kanan, and Power: Legacy, which picks up after the events of Force.

Little House on the Prairie – Netflix

All Episodes Releasing July 9, 2026

Netflix is creating a new series based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Little House on the Prairie books. This adaptation will follow the Ingalls family’s life in the American West during the 1800s, but with a slightly more serious and realistic tone than the popular TV show from the 1970s and 80s. Luke Bracey and Crosby Fitzgerald will play Charles and Caroline Ingalls, and Alice Halsey will star as Laura. Netflix is confident the series will be a success, as it has already been renewed for a second season.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 – Paramount+

Premieres July 23, 2026 – New Episodes Weekly

Fans of Star Trek have something to look forward to this summer on Paramount+: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will return for its fourth season in late July. A trailer for the new season was revealed at CCXP Mexico, and Paramount+ announced that new episodes will be released weekly until late September. As Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and his crew aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise continue their journeys, it’s also been confirmed that the series has been renewed for a fifth and final season.

GONE – BritBox

Releasing July 2026

David Morrissey, known for his role in The Walking Dead, will star in the new six-part mystery series, GONE, premiering on BritBox in July. He plays Michael Polly, a school headmaster whose wife vanishes, and who quickly becomes the main suspect in the investigation led by Detective Eve Myles. The series, created by George Kay – known for Lupin and Hijack – first aired on ITV1 and ITVX in March.

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