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As we step into 2026, Apple TV is gearing up for a compelling slate of premieres that promise to satisfy a wide variety of fans. From heartfelt comedy and emotional drama to high-stakes thrillers and epic monster adventures, Apple’s early 2026 lineup builds on its momentum as a streaming destination that blends smart storytelling with big-name talent, offering something for fans of every genre.
Recently, the network unveiled the first look at five of its highly anticipated titles for early 2026, which left fans buzzing and wanting more.
Here are five big Apple TV+ projects slated to debut in early 2026.
Apple TV previews five major titles arriving in early 2026
As we bid farewell to a year packed with standout TV shows and memorable movies, it’s time to turn our attention to what lies ahead. The coming year promises to be even more exciting and networks are already gearing up to raise the bar yet again. With anticipation high, Apple has finally teased five of their biggest premieres for early 2026. Here is the complete list:
Shrinking Season 3
Apple TV's breakout comedy series, created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, will be back for another season. Shrinking Season 3 will debut on Apple TV on January 28. The third season will mark the return of Segal as the grieving therapist Jimmy Laird and Harrison Ford as Jimmy's colleague and a senior therapist, Dr. Paul Rhoades. The series follows Jimmy, who begins to break and breach ethical barriers with his patients after his wife's death.
The third season will check in with the returning characters and follow Jimmy as he moves on in his grieving process and Dr. Paul navigates his worsening Parkinson's disease. The returning star cast also includes Lukita Maxwell, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Christa Miller, and Michael Urie.
Hijack Season 2
Fans wanting to start their new year with an adrenaline rush, worry not, Apple TV+ has got you sorted with Hijack Season 2. The network's gritty thriller series will return with its second season on January 14, with BAFTA-nominated actor Idris Elba as the skilled corporate negotiator Sam Nelson. The second season of Hijack will put Sam on another harrowing commute, on an underground train in Berlin, taken hostage with 200 passengers.
Our skilled negotiator will have to negotiate his way out with the hijackers and ensure the safety of the passengers aboard. Returning cast members for Season 2 also include Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi.
The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2
Mystery thriller lovers are also in luck, as Apple TV's thriller series The Last Thing He Told Me will also return with its second season on February 20. The series, based on Laura Dave's eponymous novel, debuted in April 2023 and stars Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice in the main roles. The Last Thing He Told Me follows Hannah (Garner) as she forms an unexpected relationship with her stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) while searching for her missing husband.
The sophomore season will be based on Dave's sequel book titled The First Time I Saw Him, which will continue Hannah and Bailey's story as they discover new and harrowing secrets about their family.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2
Finally, the Apple TV title you have been waiting for. The network has released the first teaser for its monster thriller series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2, which will begin premiering on February 27. Set after the harrowing events of Godzilla (2014), Monarch follows the members of the titular organization as they encounter Godzilla and other monsters. The series stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Mari Yamamoto, and Anders Holm in the main roles.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 became a highly anticipated title on Apple TV+ after the network released the first look at Godzilla, who will be featured in the upcoming season, along with many new and familiar titans.
Eternity
The surprise title in Apple TV's 2026 library that is turning all heads is the recently released A24 fantasy romantic comedy film Eternity, starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner in the lead roles. While Eternity does not have a premiere date yet, it will likely debut on the network in mid-February.
The official synopsis for Eternity reads as follows:
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
Romance genre enthusiasts who missed the opportunity to catch Eternity on the big screen can finally enjoy it from the comfort of their homes.
With the stage set for returning favorites and intriguing new originals alike, the streamer is clearly betting big on prestige storytelling and star-driven projects. Whether you’re here for heartfelt comedies, high-concept sci-fi, or gripping dramas, Apple TV+’s early 2026 lineup has something worth waiting for. So mark your calendars and stay tuned, because this is one premiere schedule you won’t want to miss.
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