Top Horror TV Shows To Watch In 2026: A Comprehensive Guide

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2026 promises a lot of great television, especially for horror fans, with both returning favorites and brand new shows on the way. Last year, 2025, was also strong for the horror genre, delivering popular shows like Alien: Earth (which has been renewed for another season) and It: Welcome to Derry.

As a horror fan, 2025 was a great year for TV – we finally got the last season of Stranger Things, another season of the gripping The Last of Us, and the continuation of Yellowjackets. But honestly, 2026 is shaping up to be even better! There’s a ton of exciting new horror content coming out, alongside the return of some of our favorite shows, spread across all the different streaming services and networks.

The Beauty (Fox & Fox On Hulu)

The Beauty is a science fiction horror TV series created by Ryan Murphy, inspired by the comic book of the same name by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. The show centers around the investigation of disturbing deaths among supermodels, and the discovery of a substance that promises beauty but comes with terrifying consequences.

Ryan Murphy regulars Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, and Ashton Kutcher all star in The Beauty. The show will premiere on Fox and Fox On Hulu on January 21, 2026, with the first three episodes available immediately, followed by weekly releases.

Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)

Widow’s Bay is a horror series on Apple TV created by Katie Dippold. It stars Matthew Rhys as Tom Loftis, the mayor of a remote New England island with a dark secret. The island is trying to update itself to bring in tourists, but faces challenges from its old-fashioned, superstitious residents, crumbling buildings, a possible curse, and the mayor’s own difficult family life. All of this makes Loftis’ job as mayor particularly tough.

Widow’s Bay is a new series blending supernatural horror, mystery, and compelling family drama, particularly focusing on the relationship between the character Loftis and his son. The show features Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kevin Caroll, Kingston Rumi Southwick, and Dale Dickey. It’s set to premiere on April 29, 2026, with the first three episodes available all at once, followed by weekly releases of subsequent episodes.

American Horror Story (Fox)

Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have created the popular horror series, American Horror Story, which will return for a 13th season in 2026. Each season of the show features a completely new story and explores different horror themes, often with a mix of familiar faces and new actors.

As of today, details about the story and central idea of American Horror Story season 13 haven’t been released. However, the show has announced some of the actors who will be appearing, including returning favorites Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Evan Peters.

There’s a lot of buzz about season 13 of American Horror Story, largely because many original cast members are returning. Some fans think it might be a continuation of season 3, Coven.

Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat (AMC)

The Vampire Lestat is a horror TV series inspired by Anne Rice’s popular Vampire Chronicles novels. It’s the third season of Interview with the Vampire and centers around the captivating and perilous vampire, Lestat, played by Sam Reid.

Based on Anne Rice’s novel, the series The Vampire Lestat focuses on a unique period in the vampire Lestat’s life: his time as a rock star in the 1980s. The show will also delve into Lestat’s origins as a vampire, his quest for purpose, and his reflections on living forever, though some details will likely be changed from the book.

The Creep Tapes (Shudder)

The Creep Tapes is a horror series presented as found footage, created by Patrick Brice and connected to the 2015 film Creep. It’s an anthology series, meaning each episode features a different videotape showcasing the disturbing actions of Josef (played by Mark Duplass), the serial killer at the heart of the story.

Each tape focuses on a different victim and details how Josef selected and trapped them before ultimately killing them. “The Creep Tapes” expands on the world of “Creep,” revealing just how unsettling Josef truly is—and a third season is planned for release in 2026.

Yellowjackets (Showtime)

Good news for fans of Yellowjackets: the fourth and final season is coming soon! The show is a gripping horror drama that follows a high school girls’ soccer team whose lives turned terrifying after a plane crash in the 1990s. Stranded in the wilderness, they were forced to make unimaginable choices, and over twenty years later, the consequences of that trauma still haunt them.

Critics and viewers alike have loved Yellowjackets for its intriguing mysteries, compelling drama, strong storytelling, and unique way of presenting events across two timelines – the past and the present. The show will conclude after its fourth season, set to air in 2026.

From (MGM+)

The critically acclaimed horror series From, created by John Griffin, will return for a fourth season in 2026. The show centers around a terrifying town that no one can escape. Residents struggle to survive against frightening creatures while desperately searching for a way to break free.

Boyd Stevens, played by Harold Perrineau, and the Matthews family, who recently moved to town, are also trying to find a way out. The show From has been a hit with both critics and viewers, and after a two-year wait, it will return in 2026.

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (Netflix)

Coming to Netflix in 2026, Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen is a horror drama series created by Haley Z. Boston. The show centers on Rachel (played by Camila Morrone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco), a couple getting ready to marry. Their wedding preparations are disrupted by a series of unsettling events in the week leading up to their big day.

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Rachel and Nicky face increasingly frightening and unsettling events leading up to their wedding, and as the title suggests, a terrible disaster strikes. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen blends horror, mystery, and suspense, and is currently slated for release in 2026.

Crystal Lake (Peacock)

As a huge horror fan, I’m really excited about Crystal Lake, the new TV series! It’s a prequel to the original Friday the 13th movie, created by Brad Caleb Kane, and it’s going to show us the early lives of Pamela Voorhees – played by Linda Cardellini – and her son, Jason, who’s portrayed by Callum Vinson. Basically, it’s a chance to see what happened before the iconic slasher film, and how these characters became who they are.

The new film, Crystal Lake, will delve into the tragic events at the summer camp where Jason drowned – the incident that ultimately drove his mother, Pamela Voorhees, to seek revenge. While the movie will offer a fresh take on some aspects of the Friday the 13th series, its main focus will be understanding Pamela Voorhees and the motivations behind her actions.

Carrie (Prime Video)

In 2026, fans of Mike Flanagan can look forward to a new horror series based on Stephen King’s classic novel, Carrie. This show isn’t a direct adaptation, but a fresh take on the story of Carrie White (played by Summer H. Howell), a troubled teenager who faces bullying and discovers she has telekinetic powers.

Carrie faces relentless bullying at school and a difficult home life with her controlling, intensely religious, and abusive mother, Margaret. After a particularly harsh bullying incident, Carrie discovers she has telekinetic powers, and she tragically uses them with devastating consequences.

The story of Carrie is being adapted into a miniseries, aiming to cover the entire novel within a few episodes. While a specific date hasn’t been announced, it’s scheduled to premiere on Prime Video in 2026.

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