There are plenty more must watch new TV shows coming in 2026, even though we're well over halfway through the year.
We've already seen the release of the likes of House of the Dragon season 3, The Boys season 5, and Wonder Man, and the rest of the year brings with it gems like Blade Runner 2099, a new Avatar show, and much more besides.
To keep track of everything coming to TV and the best streaming services, we've put together a handy guide below with everything worth keeping an eye on (and details on how to watch). That means you can get up to speed at a glance. So, for the most exciting new TV shows of 2026, head to the below. Happy watching!
Upcoming 2026 TV shows
Reacher Season 4
Release date: August 12, 2026
Available on: Prime Video
We are big Reacher fans here, so needless to say, the news that Reacher season 4 is releasing in August was very welcome. Season 4 is based on Lee Child's 13th Jack Reacher book and will see Reacher having to uncover a mystery around the suicide of a Pentagon staffer. It should also lay the groundwork for Reacher season 5, which has been confirmed. Exciting stuff!
Lanterns
Release date: August 16, 2026
Available on: HBO Max
The next small-screen installment in James Gunn's DCU Chapter One is Lanterns. The new series will follow veteran member of intergalactic peacekeeping organization the Green Lantern Corps Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) as he trains up new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) while they investigate a murder in Nebraska. Gunn has previously compared the show to True Detective and The Leftovers showrunner Damon Lindelof is on board as co-creator, so we're expecting big things.
Avatar: Seven Havens
Release date: October 14, 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 focuses on the superpowered android and former Avenger known as Vision; however, reports on the potential story of the show indicate that he could technically be "White Vision" now. In classic Marvel fashion, plot details are being kept secret at the moment, so keep your eye on this page for more updates.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3
Release date: November 11, 2026
Available on: Prime Video
Well, it's true, folks, we finally have a release date for The Rings of Power season 3, and as a long-time Lord of the Rings fan, I'm pretty excited to see more Tolkien-related work coming our way (even if I have major personal issues with the series canon-breaking ways). We do know that the events of the next chapter take place during the War of the Elves, and Sauron is still working on getting the One Ring created as well. There is also a Balrog that still needs dealing with, and Numenór is still in upheaval. Exciting times.
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."
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.
TBC 2026 TV shows
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2
Release date: TBC 2026
Available on: Disney Plus
If you love animation and superheroes as much as we do, chances are you are excited for the upcoming release of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2 as well. Set in an alternate timeline to the rest of the MCU movies and shows that have Spidey in them, this series is an origin story following a Peter Parker who gets his abilities through a temporal paradox thanks to Doctor Stranger's antics. The style of the first season blew us away, and we can't wait to see what the next outing brings us.
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.
