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8 Renewed Fantasy Shows Coming Back For More Seasons In 2026 and Beyond
One of the great joys of a good fantasy show is the immersive and wondrous experience it delivers to audiences, transporting us to fully-realized worlds that grow richer with every return. Over the years, many such fantasy shows have come and gone, and the best of them are still widely rewatched by fans around the world. But that said, the fantasy genre is constantly evolving, and there are plenty of shows still ongoing that offer equally fascinating experiences, with the promise of more to come.
Sure, with the high level of production quality necessary, some of these shows may take years between seasons, but that doesn’t make their eventual return any less exciting. And in any case, it’s still better than having a show you truly love get canceled before it can complete its story. Read on to discover our handpicked selection of renewed fantasy shows that are coming back for more seasons, promising enthralling experiences for years to come.
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‘House of the Dragon’ (2022–Present)
A prequel to Game of Thrones set roughly 200 years in the franchise’s past, House of the Dragon was created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal and is an adaptation of Martin’s 2018 book Fire & Blood. The series explores the multigenerational story of House Targaryen, primarily revolving around the devastating civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Like its parent show, the series features a sprawling ensemble cast, with Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Mizuno, Olivia Cooke, and more starring in notable roles.
House of the Dragon takes audiences into the rich past of Westeros, brought to life with impeccable production values, which make it an even more immersive experience than its parent show. The series has garnered numerous accolades as well, including a Golden Globe, three British Academy Television Craft Awards, and nine Emmy nominations. The show’s penultimate third season is set to premiere in June 2026, exploring some of the bloodiest events of its source material. It’s also been renewed for a fourth and final season, currently expected to arrive in 2028.
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‘Interview with the Vampire’ (2022–Present)
The flagship show of AMC’s Immortal Universe, Interview with the Vampire is an adaptation of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles series developed by Rolin Jones. The show’s first two seasons explore the first novel of the series, following the long life of Louis de Pointe du Lac, and starting with Season 3, the show will be adapting the second novel, The Vampire Lestat, which focuses on Louis’s maker and lover, Lestat de Lioncourt. Jacob Anderson stars as Louis and Sam Reid as Lestat, with Eric Bogosian, Bailey Bass, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles, and Ben Daniels in key supporting roles.
A gorgeous Gothic romance drama, Interview with the Vampire is easily the biggest vampire romance hit of the decade, earning praise from critics and viewers alike for its full-blooded and unfiltered reimagining of the source material. The series was widely praised for its performances, production values, costumes, and soundtrack during its first two-season arc, and it’s set to reinvent itself with a new title, style, and period setting in its third season, transforming into The Vampire Lestat. The show is a must-watch for fantasy TV fans, and with more books to adapt in the series, there’s plenty of material for more seasons.
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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ (2022–Present)
Inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and developed by J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power chronicles the thousands of years of history leading up to the events of The Lord of the Rings. The show explores the major events of Middle-earth’s Second Age, following a sprawling cast of characters as they navigate the rise of Sauron, the fall of Númenor, the forging of the Rings of Power, and the last alliance of Elves and Men. The ensemble cast includes Morfydd Clark, Sara Zwangobani, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Robert Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Nazanin Boniadi, and more in key roles.
An expansion of one of the most celebrated fantasy franchises of all time, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power holds the unique distinction of being the most expensive television series ever made. While its departures from Tolkien’s canon have made it somewhat divisive among hardcore Middle-earth fans, the show has been generally well-received by critics and audiences. A third season is set to premiere in 2026, and the series is expected to run for at least two more seasons.
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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ (2024–Present)
Developed by Albert Kim, Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action adaptation of the animated series, set in a world where humans are divided into four nations based on the classical elements: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. Only one person, the Avatar, has the potential to master all elements, and the show follows the latest Avatar, a 12-year-old called Aang (Gordon Cormier), as he sets out on a quest to end the Fire Nation’s plans for world domination. Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, Daniel Dae Kim, and Miya Cech star in other lead roles.
A nostalgic and gorgeously crafted fantasy show, the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender had somewhat mixed reviews for its first season, earning praise for the visual effects, action, music, and cultural representation but also facing criticism for its writing, particularly in comparison to the animated show. The audience reception, however, has been much better, and the series is a far better adaptation of the original show than the 2010 film version. A second season is set to debut in 2026, and a third and final season has already wrapped production as well, currently expected to arrive sometime in 2027.
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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ (2023–Present)
Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a fantasy adventure series adapted from Riordan’s eponymous novel series. The show revolves around Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), the young demigod son of the Olympian deity Poseidon, as he embarks on various adventures alongside his best friends, Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri). Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, and more appear in supporting roles.
A highly acclaimed adaptation that’s exceptionally faithful to its source material, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a charming and fascinating series that’s nostalgic for older fans and wonderfully engaging for newer ones. Each season of the show adapts one book from the series, allowing the series to fully capture the characterizations, dynamics, and worldbuilding of the novels. Two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians have been released so far, with a third currently in the works, and if everything goes well, the show should have a total of five seasons minimum before it ends.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2026–Present)
Created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the latest prequel spin-off of Game of Thrones, adapted from Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg series of novellas. Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall, a hedge knight who meets a young boy called “Egg” (Dexter Sol Ansell) and agrees to let him be his squire, not knowing that the child is actually Aegon Targaryen, prince and future king of Westeros. Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawford, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton, Daniel Monks, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, and more appear in recurring roles.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was very warmly received when it premiered its first six-episode season in January 2026, earning praise for its sweet and humorous narrative, a welcome change for the drama-heavy franchise. The show had high viewership and great reviews, and it was already renewed for a second season ahead of its premiere, which is expected to be released in 2027.
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‘One Piece’ (2023–Present)
Developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, One Piece is a live-action adaptation of the manga series by Eiichiro Oda. Set in a fantastical world with strange powers and endless oceans, the series follows the young pirate Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they seek the titular treasure. Besides Godoy, the show also features Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, Taz Skylar, Mikaela Hoover, and more in notable roles.
Unlike most of Netflix’s live-action manga/anime adaptations, One Piece was very well-received at the time of its premiere by both critics and fans, earning universal praise for its acting, action sequences, visual effects, and story. A faithful adaptation of the legendary manga, the series fully realizes its world and characters and is easily one of the most popular fantasy shows on the streaming service. With two seasons already released, the series is currently expected to premiere its third season in 2027, and considering the One Piece manga has been continuously running for over 1,100 chapters since it first began in 1997, the show has no shortage of stories to explore.
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‘Wednesday’ (2022–Present)
Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, and executive-produced by Tim Burton, Wednesday is a young adult mystery comedy that reimagines the characters of Charles Addams’ The Addams Family, with Jenna Ortega starring as Wednesday Addams. Set at Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for the creepy, kooky, and magically gifted, the show follows Wednesday’s adventures and investigations, harnessing her newfound psychic abilities to bring down supernatural serial killers, evil masterminds, and sinister conspiracies. Besides Ortega, the series also stars Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Christina Ricci, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Moosa Mostafa, and more in supporting roles.
Powered by Jenna Ortega’s pitch-perfect performance in the lead role, Wednesday has become one of the most popular fantasy shows of the 2020s, with two seasons to its name and a third on the way. While the long gaps between seasons have been frustrating for fans, the show is definitely worth the wait, with great performances, cinematography, music, and special effects that make every season a thoroughly engaging watch. Since its premiere in 2022, the series has developed a huge global fan base and has been awarded many accolades, including two Critics’ Choice Awards, three Golden Globe nominations, and four Emmy wins.
- Release Date
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November 23, 2022
- Network
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Netflix
- Writers
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April Blair
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