We're coming into the final few months of 2026, but that doesn't mean we don't still have some exciting new TV shows on the horizon. In October alone, we're getting a new Marvel show, an iconic horror prequel, and the continuation of a beloved anime. Beyond that, The Rings of Power is back, Blade Runner 2099 is bringing the franchise to our screens once again, and we're returning to Hogwarts in HBO's new Harry Potter TV show.
It's a very exciting line-up to get your head around, which is where we come in. Below, we've compiled an ultimate guide breaking down all of the major new releases and how you can watch them.
Once you've perused our list below, make sure you check out our guide to the best streaming services too.
Upcoming 2026 TV shows
Avatar: Seven Havens
Release date: October 9, 2026
Available on: Paramount Plus
Avatar: Seven Havens is set after The Legend of Korra amid a post-apocalyptic world. One young Earthbender learns she's the new Avatar, though, according to the official synopsis, "in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity's destroyer, not its savior. Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, she and her long-lost twin must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization's last strongholds collapse."
VisionQuest
Release date: October 14, 2026
Available on: Disney Plus
It's been a long time coming, considering that VisionQuest was announced to be in development all the way back in 2022, but we finally know that the upcoming Marvel show will be with us in October 2026. Created by Terry Matalas, the upcoming series is set after the events of WandaVision when White Vision has been loaded up with all of Vision's memories. As the first trailer revealed, he tries to understand who is really is by speaking with a series of AIs and his creator Ultron in his mind palace. All the while he's being hunted by a bounty hunter.
Crystal Lake
Release date: October 15, 2026
Available on: Peacock
If you're looking for some scares this fall, Peacock is releasing a new prequel to the Friday the 13th franchise. Crystal Lake stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees in the creepy eight-part series. At this point she's a grieving single mother dealing with the unusual circumstances around the death of her sickly son, Jason Voorhees, at Camp Crystal Lake.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2
Release date: October 20, 2026
Available on: Netflix
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is arriving in October and there's already a spectacular first trailer ahead of the return trip to Night City. Featuring a whole new crew of Edgerunners, it's a 10-episode standalone story that asks the question: "when the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?" Showrunner Bartosz has already warned fans to be "prepared for sadness," and we're still not over David...
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3
Release date: November 11, 2026
Available on: Prime Video
The Rings of Power season 3 will soon be hitting our screens and as a long-time Lord of the Rings fan, I'm pretty excited to see more Tolkien-related work coming our way. This time around, the show will be picking up after a time jump as Sauron sets to work creating the One Ring. And as that darkness continues to rise, Galadriel will reunite with her long-lost husband, there is a Balrog that still needs dealing with, and Numenór is in upheaval. Exciting times ahead.
Yellowjackets season 4
Release date: November 20, 2026
Available on: Paramount Plus
Yellowjackets is coming to an end after four incredible seasons. The farewell episodes will begin airing in November as we finally expect some answers in the twisty thriller. The official description reads: "As the survivors race to bury their sins before rescue arrives and an old flame roars back into town with plans of her own, turns out not every homecoming is a joyous one, and this one’s going to sting." Melanie Lynskey and Christina Ricci return to lead the cast one final time.
Blade Runner 2099
Release date: November 25, 2026
Available on: Prime Video
Return to the world of Blade Runner in the sci-fi series' first TV show, Blade Runner 2099. The show is set 50 years after Blade Runner 2049 (which you might have guessed from the title) and it picks up in a world run by replicants.
"2019 was dark and rainy. 2049 was snowy and cold," showrunner Silka Luisa said at an SDCC panel attended by GamesRadar+. "Our show is a rebirth. It's the rebirth of a city, it's a rebirth of all of our characters, and so to me that felt like it should be hot and sticky and chaotic, and that's where we got the idea for the 'sunshine noir,' and so you're you're seeing Blade Runner, Ridley's Blade Runner, but through the lens of hard sunlight and deep shadow where you still have neons, and hopefully that feels like it's both familiar but completely different." Sounds awesome.
Only Murders in the Building season 6
Release date: December 8, 2026
Available on: Hulu/Disney+
The trio are back and this time they're heading across the pond. Only Murders in the Building season 6 sees Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) solving a new case in London, and it might be their toughest one yet. The new location gives us some exciting guest stars too, including David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan and Martin Freeman.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Release date: December 25, 2026
Available on: HBO Max
The Harry Potter TV series will be here on Christmas Day, and it's already looking to be a pretty big deal. Season 2 has already been given the green light, so we assume that HBO has a lot of faith in this upcoming debut of the "Boy Who Lived". The upcoming season will show Harry's first experience in the Wizarding World and Hogwarts, oh and of course, we will be meeting the big bad Voldemort as well. We are keen to see how this show stacks up against the best Harry Potter movies for sure.
For more on new releases, check out our lists of the most exciting movie release dates to look out for and upcoming DC movies and shows.
