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Everything Officially Coming to Apple TV+ in Fall 2026
Being a couch potato has changed. Because the quality of entertainment continues to soar, being glued to the screen isn’t necessarily a terrible thing. In the age of streamers, movies and films have been elevated to great new heights. One of the biggest platforms dominating the industry is Apple TV. With some of the biggest features and series on the streamer, from Severance to Ted Lasso, the anticipation for the next big hit or continuation of a beloved series is quite high.
Based on the upcoming lineup of titles, Apple TV is about to deliver. From new seasons of iconic shows to big-budget films with Hollywood favorites, Apple TV will be your home for entertainment as the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves start to turn. How many are excited to add to your queue?
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‘Mayday’
September 4
Apple TV has been the home for some cinema-worthy movies perfect for the small screen. The next film on that list is the upcoming action comedy Mayday. Written and directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the 1987-set film follows Troy “Assassin” Kelly (Ryan Reynolds), a U.S. Navy pilot stranded in Soviet territory during the Cold War after he is forced to eject from his plane in the hopes of surviving a midair collision with a MiG-29. Stranded in the Russian wilderness, he forms an unlikely alliance with Nikolai Ustinov (Kenneth Branagh), a former KGB agent, to escape enemy territory. A high-concept Cold War comedy, Mayday is destined to unite a plethora of movie-lovers for this unique film. If the trailer’s usage of American pop culture and Neil Diamond’s “America” is any indication, Mayday is going to be a nostalgic good time.
Based on early previews and teases, Mayday leans into a mix of high-flying aerial tension and heartwarming character bonding. Known for action-comedy hits like Game Night and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Daley and Goldstein hope to replicate the success with a brilliant but unlikely duo. Between Branagh’s classical prowess and Reynolds’s hilarious comedic persona, they may appear like an odd-couple duo, but with both having experience in action films, Mayday could be an underdog hit. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the creatives revealed that the seeds of inspiration came from Stephen King’s Misery and Midnight Run. Though it won’t receive a theatrical release, the action-packed film will begin streaming on September 4th.
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‘Last Seen’
September 9
Coming straight out of Australia is the six-episode thriller Last Seen. Based on the novel The Dispatcher by Ryan David Jahn, the adaptation follows Ian Ridley (Patrick Brammall), a former detective, whose life is shattered when his young daughter, Maggie, disappears without a trace. Eleven years later, the now police dispatcher goes on a desperate search after hearing a distress call he believes is from her. He wants, more than anything, to reunite his fractured family, but could his unwavering obsession end up tearing them even further apart? Led by Brammall, best known for Colin from Accounts, the series is destined to follow in the footsteps of Apple TV’s track record for prestige, twist-heavy international mystery thrillers.
With a high-profile and acclaimed creative team, including creator Kris Mrksa and director Christian Schwochow, Last Seen is a dark, high-stakes thriller that’s destined to keep your adrenaline pumping. With the former director of The Crown on board, Last Seen is a sleek-looking drama. Filmed on location in Victoria, Australia, the series will also feature Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Zahra Newman, and Chloe Jean Lourdes. The series debuts with two episodes on September 9th, with weekly releases through October 7, 2026.
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‘Slow Horses’ Season 6
September 16
Though Apple TV has been applauded for its stronghold on sci-fi hits, it’s their gritty espionage thriller Slow Horses that remains one of their very best. Created by Will Smith, Slow Horses is the highly acclaimed adaptation of Mick Herron’s novel series. The series follows the MI5 unit of consigned, disgraced, and displaced agents under the watchful eye of Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman). Despite being treated as corporate rejects, the team constantly stumbles into and unravels dangerous espionage plots that threaten national security, often proving they are still capable agents. The series has maintained exceptional critical acclaim and high scores across previous seasons, and Season 6 is likely to be the same.
After five high-octane seasons of titillating adventures, the sixth season will revolve around the two novels this time, Joe Country and Slough House. After an explosive and game-changing season with some key players shifting seats, Season 6 sees the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas) embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge. Jack Lowden returns as River Cartwright for Season 6 alongside Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho, Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish, Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander, Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy, Tom Brooke as J.K. Coe, Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright, Hugo Weaving as Frank Harkness, Joanna Scanlan as Moira Tregorian, Samuel West as Peter Judd MP, and Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte. They will also be joined by newcomer Lenny Rush. The new season kicks off September 16th, with new episodes dropping weekly until October 21st.
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‘Matchbox: The Movie’
October 16
Anything can be turned into a movie nowadays. If you’re a plastic toy, just wait your turn. Your time is coming! The latest iconic big-budget feature film inspired by Mattel’s classic die-cast toy cars is Matchbox: The Movie. Directed by Sam Hargrave, the globe-trotting adventure follows spy and former soldier Sean Walker (John Cena) and his childhood friends as they must reconnect and rely on their former bond together in a frantic international race to stop a global disaster after his long-absent return. The CIA believes Walker and his friends stole the nuclear weapon, so the group decides to re-steal the bomb and clear their names. Produced as an Apple Original Film in partnership with Skydance Media and Mattel Studios, the film will pair Mattel’s iconic, nostalgic 1950s die-cast toy car brand with explosive live-action life for the first time.
Mattel’s legacy in feature films, thanks in part to Barbie, continues the massive industry trend of turning classic childhood toy brands into major cinematic events. The appeal taps into decades of global collectors and fans who grew up playing with the palm-sized miniature cars. Also currently in development are projects based on fellow Mattel brands, including Hot Wheels, American Girl, Barney, Polly Pocket, Thomas and Friends, and Uno, amongst others. Hargrave directs with a proven track record for massive, gritty action sequences, including The Extraction films, and as stunt coordinator for major franchises, including The Hunger Games and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Joining action hero Cera is a major cast of stars including Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Danai Gurira, Corey Stoll, Bill Camp, and Teyonah Parris. Matchbox: The Movie comes to Apple TV on October 9th.
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‘Where’s Wanda?’ Season 2
October 21
If you enjoy things out of your comfort zone, Apple TV’s hot German-language dark comedy Where’s Wanda? is perfect for you. Created by Oliver Lansley and Zoltan Spirandelli, the series follows Dedo and Carlotta Klatt (Axel Stein and Heike Makatsch), who secretly bug their suburban neighborhood with surveillance equipment, aided by their tech-savvy son Ole (Leo Simon), to find their missing 17-year-old daughter, Wanda (Lea Drinda), only to discover their neighbors are hiding dark secrets as no one is who they claim to be. Where’s Wanda? marked Apple TV’s first German-language series, and it was a hit, with the first season earning a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
A breakout hidden gem, Where’s Wanda? returns two years later for an eccentric second season. With a high-stakes new plot of searching for a missing person, the tight-knit Klatt parents must navigate an even more absurd crisis when daughter Wanda is caught standing over a dead body. The new eight-episode run promises an electrifying dive deeper into the dark, secret criminal underbelly of their sleepy suburban town as the family tries to prove Wanda’s innocence. But will their quest to protect their family get them all out of trouble, or ultimately lead them further astray? The series is set to return on October 21st, with weekly episodes through December 9th.
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‘Nocture’
October 30
Audiences love a good, juicy crime drama, and Apple TV has the perfect one right around the corner. Perhaps the most anticipated new series on the lineup is Nocturne. Created by Rowan Joffé and developed by John Hlavin, the series is based on the Joona Linna novels Lazarus and The Sandman by husband and wife team Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril, who use the pen name Lars Kepler. Ex-soldier turned homicide detective Jonah Lynn (Liev Schreiber) leaves rough Philadelphia behind for a quiet life in Western Pennsylvania. When the town and his family come under attack by a dangerous, calculating serial killer named Jurek Walter (Stephen Graham), Jonah sends his surrogate daughter and FBI agent Saga Bauer (Zazie Beetz) to go undercover and face Jurek.
On the heels of its most recent crime thriller, Cape Fear, Apple TV has its pulse on extraordinary shows based on gripping titles. With internationally revered source material as the guiding light, Nocturne is set to be a psychological cat-and-mouse series. Joining Scheiber, Beetz, and Graham in the 10-episode series will be Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Gary Carr, and Poorna Jagannathan. Nocturne will make its global debut on Friday, October 30th with a two-episode drop. The series will release new episodes weekly until its conclusion on Christmas Day.
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‘Way of the Warrior Kid’
November 20
Rounding out the fall calendar comes the anticipated drama from director McG: Way of the Warrior Kid. Based on the bestselling novel by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, the film follows Marc (Jude Hill), a bullied, self-doubting middle schooler who is transformed when his injured Navy SEAL uncle, Jake (Chris Pratt), moves in with him and his mom, Sarah (Linda Cardellini), for the summer. Uncle Jake trains him and institutes “Operation Warrior Kid,” training Marc to build mental toughness, confidence, and courage, rather than just physical strength. With the power to be this generation’s The Karate Kid, the film, with a screenplay from Will Staples, focuses on mentorship and empowerment.
With an already inspiring source material, the uplifting themes center on self-improvement and mental toughness over pure combat, aiming to empower young viewers dealing with bullying or self-doubt. Despite a familiar formula, The Way of the Warrior Kid translates a message-heavy children’s book into a PG-13 feature film, requiring careful balance so it does not feel too preachy or overly cheesy. The cast will also feature Levi McConaughey, Carl McDowell, Darien Sills-Evans, Ava Torres, and Parker Young. The Way of the Warrior Kid makes its Apple TV debut on November 20.
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