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2026! With the new year officially beginning, it's time to glance ahead and see what promising shows and movies are arriving soon on platforms such as Netflix, JioHotstar, and Amazon Prime Video. There's a lot to look forward to, as fans have been waiting for a few years on new seasons of Euphoria and Bridgerton, while The Pitt and Freedom at Midnight have minimised the wait by a bit. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have a new action thriller, while Oscar winner Cillian Murphy is back in his most famous role as Tommy Shelby in 2026. Here are the most anticipated series and films lined up for release in the coming months.
The Pitt Season 2 on JioHotstar
Release date: January 9
About the show: The Emmy winner for Best Drama Series of 2025 is back for its sophomore year. Created by R. Scott Gemmill, the medical drama starring Noah Wyle takes place in another grueling 15-hour shift, this time on the Fourth of July. Sepideh Moafi joins the cast as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, a new attending physician at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center's ER.
Freedom at Midnight Season 2 on SonyLIV
Release date: January 9
About the show: After premiering in late 2024, the historical drama based on the non-fiction book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins is returning for its second part. Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, and Rajendra Chawla return as Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sarda Patel, respectively, as this second chapter focuses on the exact division of India and Pakistan.
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web on Netflix
Release date: January 14
About the show: Another Neeraj Pandey production, this one features Emraan Hashmi as a customs officer, Arjun Meena, who leads his team on the trail of a notorious smuggler. Also starring Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha, and Zoya Afroz, the web series features the
Tiger 3 actor collaborating with Pandey for the first time.
The RIP on Netflix
Release date: January 16
About the film: Written and directed by Joe Carnahan, the action film features best buds Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as Miami cops who discover a secret stash of millions in cash at a derelict house. When they decide to keep the money for themselves, the stakes of who to trust are immediately raised in this action thriller.
A Knight for the Seven Kingdoms on JioHotstar
Release date: January 19
About the show: The second
Game of Thrones spinoff for HBO focuses on the smaller story of hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), aka Aegon Targaryen. Helmed by showrunner Ira Parker, the fantasy action series has George RR Martin's stamp of approval, so that's got to count for something.
Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix
Release date: January 29
About the show: The Netflix romance series turns its attention to the second-born son, Benedict (Luke Thompson), who falls for a mysterious lady in silver (Yerin Ha) at his mother's famous masquerade ball. She is Sophie Baek, a maid in her stepmother's house in this Cinderella story. Their love story will unfold over two parts, and the remaining four episodes will be released on February 26, 2026.
One Piece Season 2 on Netflix
Release date: March 10
About the show: The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga returns with a whole exciting second season that is set to introduce several new and iconic characters such as Tony Tony Chopper. This time, the Straw Hats, led by Monkey D Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), are sailing down the Grand Line in search of legendary pirate treasure.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man on Netflix
Release date: March 20
About the film: Creator and writer Steven Knight has brought Cillian Murphy's Tommy Shelby back to Birmingham in the Netflix film
The Immortal Man. Directed by Tom Harper, the period film is set in 1940s England, during World War II. While several of the TV cast members return, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan are joining the upcoming film.
The Boys Season 5 on Amazon Prime Video
Release date: April 8
About the show: The superhero satire series based on the comic book series completes its run in 2026. Developed by Eric Kripke, the final season will see the vigilantes led by Butcher (Karl Urban) fight against the Supes, led by Antony Starr's Homelander, one last time. While the current story is ending, a prequel series,
Vought Rising, is premiering later in 2026.
Euphoria Season 3 on JioHotstar
Release date: April 2026
About the show: After three years, Sam Levinson's award-winning HBO series checks in with Rue (Zendaya), Cassie (Sydney Sweeney), Nate (Jacob Elordi), and more in the third season. Some new intriguing guest stars like Sharon Stone and Rosalia are joining the series, which picks up after a five-year time jump.
Stay tuned for more updates!