2026 TV Premiere Schedule

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Key Highlights

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Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 2 – June 25, 2026

Fans of the beloved series can rejoice as Netflix announces the return of Aang, Katara, Sokka, and their friends, marking the launch of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 on June 25. Shot back-to-back with its anticipated third season—which could wrap up the show similar to its original animated counterpart—viewers won't have to wait long for the final chapter of this live-action adaptation.

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Elle: Season 1 – July 1, 2026

Get ready to meet a younger version of Elle Woods when Prime Video unveils the first season of Elle on July 1. This prequel to the iconic 2001 film Legally Blonde stars Lexi Minetree as Elle during her high school years, exploring the events that shaped her into the character famously portrayed by Reese Witherspoon. Notably, Prime Video has already ordered a second season, reflecting strong confidence in the show’s potential.

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January – March

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A Look Ahead to April

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Wednesday, April 1
Dorohedoro: Season 2, Crunchyroll

Thursday, April 2

Friday, April 3

Sunday, April 5
Nippon Sangoku (2026), Prime Video
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic Special (2026), HBO Max

Monday, April 6

Witch Hat Atelier (2026), Crunchyroll

Wednesday, April 8

Thursday, April 9

Friday, April 10

Sunday, April 12

Wednesday, April 15

Love Island: Beyond the Villa: Season 2, Peacock

Thursday, April 16

Friday, April 17
American Gladiators (2026), Prime Video

Sunday, April 19
FROM: Season 4, MGM+

Monday, April 20
Funny AF with Kevin Hart (2026), Netflix
Sullivan’s Crossing: Season 4 (The CW)
Kevin (2026), Prime Video
4×20: Quick Hits (2026), Hulu

Wednesday, April 22
Criminal Record (2026), Apple TV+
This Is a Gardening Show (2026), Netflix
Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026), Netflix

Thursday, April 23

Running Point: Season 2, Netflix
Half Man (2026), HBO Max

Wednesday, April 29
Widow’s Bay (2026), Apple TV+
The House of the Spirits (2026), Prime Video

Thursday, April 30
Man on Fire (2026), Netflix

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MAY Highlights

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Monday, May 4

Thursday, May 7

MIA (2026), Peacock
Legends (2026), Netflix

Friday, May 8
Unconditional (2026), Apple TV+

Saturday, May 9
Song of the Samurai (2026), HBO Max

Tuesday, May 12
Devil May Cry: Season 2, Netflix
Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (2026), Netflix

Wednesday, May 13
Off Campus (2026), Prime Video
Good Omens: Season 3, Prime Video

Thursday, May 14
Welcome to Wrexham: Season 5, FX

Friday, May 15
Rivals: Season 2, Hulu
Dutton Ranch (2026), Paramount+

Wednesday, May 20
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026), Apple TV+

Thursday, May 21
The Boroughs (2026), Netflix

Friday, May 22
Mating Season (2026), Netflix

Sunday, May 24
Rick and Morty: Season 9, adult swim

Wednesday, May 27
Spider-Noir (2026), Prime Video

Thursday, May 28
Deli Boys: Season 2, Hulu
The Four Seasons: Season 2, Netflix

Friday, May 29
Star City (2026), Apple TV+
Brazil 7: The Third Star (2026), Netflix

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Upcoming June Premieres

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Tuesday, June 2
Love Island: Season 8, Peacock

Wednesday, June 3
The Legend of Vox Machina: Season 4, Prime Video

Friday, June 5
Cape Fear (2026), Apple TV+

Sunday, June 7
The Vampire Lestat (2026), AMC+
Tony Awards (2026), CBS/Paramount+

Thursday, June 11
Sweet Magnolias: Season 5, Netflix

Friday, June 19
Sugar (2026), Apple TV+

Thursday, June 25
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 2 (Netflix)

Friday, June 26
Life, Larry and The Pursuit of Unhappiness (2026), HBO Max

TBD
House of the Dragon: Season 3, HBO

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What’s Coming in July

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Wednesday, July 1
Elle: Season 1, Prime Video

Thursday, July 9
Little House on the Prairie (2026), Netflix

Wednesday, July 15
Lucky (2026), Apple TV+

TBD
House of the Dragon: Season 3, HBO Max

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August Preview

Wednesday, Aug. 5
Ted Lasso: Season 4, Apple TV

TBD
Lanterns (2026), HBO Max

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September Highlights

Monday, Sept. 14
78th Primetime Emmy Awards (2026), NBC

Tuesday, Sept. 29
LEGO ONE PIECE (2026), Netflix

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October Highlights

Tuesday, Oct. 6
Bass x Machina (2026), Netflix

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December Premiers

Friday, Dec. 25
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2026), HBO Max

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2026 TBD Shows

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Camp Rock 3 (movie), Disney+
The Diplomat: Season 4, Netflix
Dune: Prophecy: Season 2, HBO Max
Emily in Paris: Season 6, Netflix
The Gilded Age: Season 4, HBO Max
The Hawk (2026), Netflix
The Hunting Wives: Season 2
Leanne: Season 2, Netflix
Lupin: Season 4, Netflix
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (2026), Netflix
My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 3, Netflix
Outlander: Blood of my Blood: Season 2, STARZ
Pride and Prejudice (2026), Netflix
Sakamoto Days: Season 2, Netflix
Sekiro: No Defeat (2026), Crunchyroll
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (2026), HBO Max
Tires: Season 3, Netflix
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: Season 4, Netflix
Unchosen (2026), Netflix
Unscripted Alix Earle Series (2026), Netflix
Untitled Larry David Project (2026), HBO Max
War (2026), HBO Max
The Witcher: Season 5, Netflix
The Wonderfools (2026), Netflix

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January – March

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