Check out series that return with new seasons in 2026

The year 2026 promises to be a milestone for entertainmentbringing the outcome of epic sagas and the return of productions that dominated social media in recent years.

After a , the release calendar promises to raise the level of streaming productions with more ambitious scripts, expansions of cinematic universes and the conclusion of journeys that captivated global audiences.

Check out the series calendar in 2026:

“Bridgerton” (Season 4)

New season will focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his played by Yerin Ha, who he meets at a masquerade ball. The plot will adapt the third book in Julia Quinn’s saga, “A Perfect Gentleman” and, in addition, Netflix has confirmed the 5th and 6th seasons of the series.

  • Premiere: Part 1 on January 29th / Part 2 on February 26th.
  • Where to watch: Netflix.

“Yellowjackets” (Last and 4th season)

The plot is divided into two timelines: in 1996, a school girls’ football team survives a plane crash in an isolated forest, where they must resort to extreme measures to survive. In the present, the adult survivors try to figure out what really happened in the forest while being pursued by someone who knows the truth.

  • Release date: February 14, 2026.
  • Where to watch: Paramount+.

“Outlander” (Last and 8th season)

Based on the books by Diana Gabaldon, the series follows Claire Randall, a WWII combat nurse who mysteriously travels back in time to 1743 Scotland. There, she meets warrior Jamie Fraser, the story spans decades and continents (including the American Revolution), focusing on the .

  • Release date: March 6, 2026.
  • Where to watch: Disney+.

“One Piece” (Season 2)

Officially titled “Towards the Grand Line”, the new phase will feature eight episodes that will be released simultaneously.

The new season will feature new characters, including the Straw Hat Pirates’ human reindeer and doctor Tony Tony Chopper and the mysterious Miss Wednesday (Charithra Chandran). Furthermore, Netflix has already confirmed the third season and the American actor Xolo Maridueña will play Portgas D. Ace, Luffy’s adopted older brother.

  • Premiere: March 10th.
  • Where to watch: Netflix.

“The Boys” (Last and 5th Season)

In a world where superheroes are spoiled, corrupt celebrities controlled by a corporation, a group of powerless vigilantes, known as “The Boys”, decide to expose the truth and take down the “heroes”. The series is one, focused on the clash between the psychopathic Homelander (Homelander) and the ruthless Billy Bruto (Butcher).

  • Release date: April 8, 2026.
  • Where to watch: Prime Video.

“Euphoria” (Last and 3rd Season)

The series follows Rue’s life as she deals with trauma and relapse. Around her, a group of schoolmates navigate contemporary issues involving identity, social media, toxic relationships, sexuality and the search for connection in a visually stylized and emotionally intense reality.

  • Premiere date: April 2026 (exact day to be confirmed).
  • Where to watch: HBO Max.

“House of the Dragon” (Season 3)

The season should open with the Battle of Goela, one of the bloodiest and most important naval clashes in history, which will result in the deaths of central characters.

The plot will focus on Rhaenyra’s strategy to march on the capital and retake the Iron Throne, while Aegon II remains on the run and Aemond seeks retaliation. Furthermore, the series is already scheduled for 2028.

  • Premiere: Between June and August.
  • Where to watch: Max.

“The Witcher” (Last and 5th Season)

The series follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster-hunting mutant who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove to be more wicked than beasts. His destiny is linked to the powerful sorceress Yennefer and the young princess Ciri, who has a dangerous secret that could change the world. At the end of the series, the role of .

  • Release date: end of 2026 (expected between October and December).
  • Where to watch: Netflix.

“Fallout” (Season 2)

Episodes are being released weekly on Wednesdays, and will expand the story to the Mojave Desert and the New Vegas region, bringing new characters like Mr. House (Justin Theroux) and more Vault-Tec mysteries. The series is already confirmed for 3rd seasonwhose recordings are scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026.

  • Premiere: December 16th.
  • Where to watch: Prime Video.

Confirmed for 2026, but no set date

“Shogun: The Glorious Saga of Japan” (Season 2)

The new season will take a leap forward in time ten years after the events of the first. The story will explore the consolidation of power of Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) as Shogun and the challenges of maintaining peace in feudal Japan, drawing inspiration from real historical events from the early Edo period.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” (Season 2)

In the new trailer, new highlights of the plot appear, including action scenes from Toph, a character much loved by fans. She narrates part of the season’s events while demonstrating her powers. Blind from birth, Toph learned to see in a unique way by using her feet to feel vibrations in the earth.

“Outer Banks” (Last and 5th Season)

Last season ended with a landmark event, and now, the story must focus on the Pogues’ hunt for Chandler Groff in Morocco. The series’ creators stated that they always planned the story to have five seasons and that the finale will provide an epic conclusion to the journey of John B and his friends.

“Hacks” (Last and 5th Season)

A comedy-drama that explores the mentoring and friendship relationship between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian who is losing her relevance, and Ava, a young and arrogant “Gen Z” screenwriter who has been canceled on the internet. The two are forced to work together to revamp Deborah’s material, resulting in a clash of generations and egos.

  • Release date: mid-2026 (expected between May and June).
  • Where to watch: HBO Max.

“Wandinha” (3rd Season)

Wandinha returned to Academia Nunca Mais and investigated brutal murders linked to an entity called “The Aviano” and the mysterious LOIS project, which used criminals as guinea pigs in the Willow Hill sanatorium.

The plot must deal with , where Wandinha faced Dr. Dort and survived an attack by Tyler (Hyde).

“Ruptura” (Season 3)

In a dystopian future, employees of a company undergo a procedure that separates their work memories from their personal memories. The new season should explore the consequences of the discoveries made at the end of the second year about the outside world.

“The Bear” (Season 5)

Follow the chaotic and exciting routine of Carmy Berzatto and her team in search of gastronomic excellence. The fourth season focuses on maintaining the Michelin star and the.

So far, the studio has also not provided details on what the story will be portrayed in the new episodes and the release date. According to the American website Deadline, the forecast is for 2026.

“Lupin” (Season 4)

After the events of season 3, where Assane Diop handed himself in to the police, the plot should show how he deals with incarceration and the likely execution of an escape plan. So far, the first poster for the season has been revealed, which will explore Assane’s relationship with his son, Raoul, and the impact of his lies on the family, in addition to delving deeper into the mystery surrounding his mother.

*This list will be updated whenever there is new information

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