Apple TV 2026 lineup revealed: From Ted Lasso season 4 to F1, this star-studded slate is impossible to wait for

For TV lovers, Apple TV+ has become a trusted mark of quality in recent years, thanks to its polished productions and star-studded casts. The platform has officially unveiled its impressive 2026 lineup, which includes the return of the much-missed Ted Lasso, Oscar-caliber sports films, and live sports coverage. As a longtime movie and TV fan, all I can say after seeing this list is that Apple TV’s 2026 slate is packed with stars, and I wish I could fast-forward time.

• Related reading: Netflix’s 2026 K-Content roundup: A guide to 20+ Korean dramas, films, and variety shows to watch

Great news for sports fans: F1 comes to Apple TV for the first time

The biggest surprise in this announcement is F1 joining Apple’s existing live sports lineup, with Apple set to be its U.S. broadcast partner for the 2026 season. After F1 became the highest-grossing sports movie of all time and received four Oscar nominations, this combination of sports and technology will undoubtedly take the viewing experience to a new level.

Must-watch returning series and new shows in 2026

Apple TV will release new titles every week in 2026. First up, the highly anticipated fourth season of Ted Lasso will arrive this summer. This season, Ted returns to Richmond to take on the challenge of coaching a second-division women’s soccer team, while original cast members including Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein have also confirmed their return.

Several new series starring popular actresses were also revealed for the first time:

• Imperfect Women: Starring Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington, the series explores a crime that shatters a friendship between longtime female friends.
• Margo’s Got Money Troubles: Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer play mother and daughter in this story about a college dropout and her former professional wrestler father.
• Lucky: This limited series stars Golden Globe winner Anya Taylor-Joy and is adapted from the bestselling novel. It follows a woman who returns to her dark criminal nature as she tries to escape her past.

Key releases for the first half of 2026

The editor has also put together a premiere schedule for the first half of 2026, so mark these dates on your calendar.

Apple TV series picks

• The Last Thing He Told Me, Season 2: February 20, 2026
• Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2: February 27, 2026
• For All Mankind, Season 5: March 27, 2026
• Your Friends & Neighbors, Season 2: April 3, 2026
• Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: May 20, 2026
• Cape Fear: June 5, 2026. Starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams, the series also has acclaimed directors Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg serving as executive producers, making for an exceptionally star-studded lineup.
• Sugar, Season 2: June 19, 2026

Apple TV film picks

• Eternity: February 13, 2026. A romantic comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller that explores choosing an eternal partner in the afterlife.
• Outcome: April 10, 2026. A dark comedy starring Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz.
• The Dink: July 24, 2026
• Mayday: September 4, 2026. A Cold War action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.
• Matchbox: The Movie: October 9, 2026. A globe-trotting adventure starring John Cena.
• Way of the Warrior Kid: November 20, 2026. Chris Pratt plays a Navy SEAL who guides his nephew as he grows up in this heartfelt, inspiring film.

It looks like 2026 will be a breakout year for Apple TV. Along with the good news that Shrinking has been renewed for a fourth season, so many high-profile new titles are set to arrive one after another. Which star’s project are you most looking forward to?

Join POPBEE Circle and subscribe to the POPBEE newsletter for the latest updates and early access to exclusive perks and discounts! Besides this article, here are a few recent stories worth checking out: