Apple TV just gave me a sneak preview of its 2026 lineup of movies and shows, from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 to Margo’s Got Money Problems

Your Apple TV 2026 watchlist awaits

04 Feb 2026, 02:15 · TechRadar

Features By Amelia Schwanke published 4 February 2026

Colin Farrell, Keanu Reeves and Anya Taylor-Joy have all been cast in Apple TV productions that will debut in 2026 (Image credit: Apple TV)

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Apple TV might have a reputation for flying under the radar with its movies and shows, but that’s changing in 2026. For the first time, members of the press were invited to an exclusive preview of what one of the best streaming services has been cooking up for the coming year.

From the return of Apple TV’s most acclaimed shows, like Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, to star-studded new movies featuring Anya Taylor-Joy, John Cena, Keanu Reeves and more, we've got hours of great content to look forward to in the months ahead.

Not every new series that’s already been confirmed to be releasing this year was mentioned, though. That means I didn’t get a sneak peek of series like The Studio season 2 or Ted Lasso season 4. But with 11 movies and shows to give you an update on, I’ve still got plenty to share.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 (TV show)

How will Kurt Russell escape from Axis Mundi in season 2 of Monarch? (Image credit: Apple TV)

Release date: February 27 (first episode)
Episodes: 10
Creators: Chris Black and Matt Fraction
Lead cast: Kurt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons

Apple TV’s Monsterverse series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, is set to make a splash this February. Picking up directly after the first season’s ending, the time-jumping show will see our heroes reuniting on Kong’s Skull island in a new mysterious village that takes centre stage in the next installment.

Fans can expect the return of alpha monsters Kong and Godzilla, alongside a completely original kaiju we’ve never seen in Toho’s franchise, Titan X. This ancient, tentacled creature will literally rise from the sea looking at footage from the official trailer, posing a brand-new threat to the world.

Can Kong or Godzilla stop Titan X from wreaking havoc on Earth in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2? We certainly hope so. Tune in on Friday, February 27, to watch the first episode of another action-packed monster series filled with seismic CGI.

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