New TV Shows And Movies That Will Define This Year
New TV Shows and Movies That Will Define This Year
The most anticipated new TV shows and movies of 2026 include Spider-Noir on MGM+ and Prime Video (premiering May 25), Star City on Apple TV+ (May 29), A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Season 2 on Netflix (May 27), House of the Dragon Season 3 on HBO Max (March 15), One Piece Season 2 on Netflix (March 10), and Outlander Season 8 (the final season) on Starz (March 6).
Top New TV Show Premieres in May 2026
May 2026 delivers a wave of high-profile premieres across streaming platforms, with two major spinoffs leading the conversation. Entertainment writer Olivia Bono recommends these top picks for the week of May 25-31, including mystery thrillers and crime comedies that dominated last year's hit series.
- Spider-Noir (MGM+ & Prime Video) - Series premiere Monday, May 25; full season available May 27
- Star City (Apple TV+) - Series premiere Friday, May 29; prequel to For All Mankind
- A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Season 2 (Netflix) - Premiere Wednesday, May 27
- Deli Boys Season 2 (Hulu) - Premiere Thursday, May 28
- The Four Seasons Season 2 (Netflix) - Premiere Thursday, May 28
- Rick and Morty Season 9 (Adult Swim) - Premiere Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 PM
Major 2026 TV Premiere Dates Calendar
Throughout 2026, hundreds of new and returning shows have premiered or will premiere across networks and streaming services. The Hollywood Reporter maintains a frequently updated calendar tracking these premiere dates. Key early-2026 releases include A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Shrinking Season 3, and the final season of Outlander.
| Show Title | Premiere Date | Platform | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tell Me Lies | January 13, 2026 | Hulu | Season 3 |
| The Rookie | January 6, 2026 | ABC | Season 8 |
| Will Trent | January 6, 2026 | ABC | Season 4 |
| A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | January 18, 2026 | HBO Max | Season 1 |
| Shrinking | January 28, 2026 | Apple TV+ | Season 3 |
| Scrubs (Revival) | February 25, 2026 | ABC | New Season |
| Outlander | March 6, 2026 | Starz | Season 8 (Final) |
| One Piece | March 10, 2026 | Netflix | Season 2 |
| House of the Dragon | March 15, 2026 | HBO Max | Season 3 |
| The Bachelorette | March 22, 2026 | ABC | Season 22 |
Most Anticipated New Series of 2026
IMDbPro's proprietary weekly TV rankings throughout 2025 identified 10 new series that consistently ranked highest among viewers heading into 2026. These titles represent the most anticipated debuts across fantasy, sci-fi, and superhero genres.
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Game of Thrones prequel adapting George R.R. Martin's The Hedge Knight
- Lanterns - DC Universe Green Lantern series
- Wonder Man - Disney+ superhero series
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Paramount+ coming January 15, 2026
- Marshals - New crime drama
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows a young knight and his diminutive squire as they face dangerous exploits in Westeros, premiering January 18 on HBO Max.
New Movies Streaming This Week
For movie night, Over Your Dead Body is streaming this week on video-on-demand (VOD) as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. This action-comedy-thriller stars Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) and Jason Segel (The Muppets) as a dysfunctional married couple trying to reconnect at their family cabin-by attempting to kill each other in elaborate ways.
VOD releases this week include seven additional titles available on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Movies & TV, and Prime Video:
- The Champion (May 26)
- Desert Warrior (May 26)
- Fuze (May 26)
- My Best Friend's Dead (May 26)
- Two Prosecutors (May 26)
- Voidance (May 26)
- The Last Viking (May 29)
Upcoming Theatrical Releases 2026
The domestic release schedule includes highly anticipated films such as Supergirl starring Milly Alcock (June 26, 2026), Angelina Jolie in Couture, and Jackass: Best and Last. Box Office Mojo tracks the complete North American movie release schedule for planning purposes.
How to Track New Releases
JustWatch provides a complete list of upcoming movies and TV shows across Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and specialty services like The Criterion Collection and Sundance Now. Rotten Tomatoes' premiere dates calendar is bookmarked by thousands for weekly updates on network schedules and streaming launches.
For educational media literacy, school administrators can use these release calendars to teach students about content consumption patterns and digital wellness-aligning with Marist pedagogy's focus on holistic development and responsible technology use.
What are the most common questions about New Tv Shows And Movies That Will Define This Year?
What new TV shows are premiering in May 2026?
Spider-Noir (May 25), Star City (May 29), A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Season 2 (May 27), Deli Boys Season 2 (May 28), The Four Seasons Season 2 (May 28), and Rick and Morty Season 9 (May 24) are the major new shows premiering in May 2026.
When does House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere?
House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres Sunday, March 15, 2026, exclusively on HBO Max.
What is the final season of Outlander?
Outlander Season 8 is the final season, premiering Friday, March 6, 2026, on Starz. It follows Jamie and Claire Fraser during the Revolutionary War, closing out the decade-long saga.
Where can I watch Spider-Noir?
Spider-Noir airs every Monday on MGM+ starting May 25, 2026, and the full season is available at once on Prime Video starting May 27.
What new movies are available on VOD this week?
Over Your Dead Body, The Champion, Desert Warrior, Fuze, My Best Friend's Dead, Two Prosecutors, Voidance, The Last Viking, Nesting, and Speed Demon are available on VOD as of late May 2026.
Is there a new Season 2 of One Piece on Netflix?
Yes, One Piece Season 2 premieres Tuesday, March 10, 2026, on Netflix.
