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The Streaming Calendar: When Your Favorite Shows Finally Return

Quick Answers to When Returns Begin

The 2026 streaming calendar kicks off as early as January, with shows like His & Hers already premiered. Major platform schedules follow steadily—February brings new seasons such as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Bridgerton (Part Two), and The Night Agent, while spring and summer deliver heavy hitters like Daredevil: Born Again, Elle, and Outcome. Below is a detailed breakdown, organized by timing and platform.

Early 2026 (January–February): Kicking Off Strong

Netflix & Limited Series

  • His & Hers, a mystery thriller starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, premiered on Netflix on January 8, 2026 .

Broadcast Revivals & Specials

  • ABC’s Scrubs reboot returns on February 25, 2026 .
  • Disney+ presents The Muppet Show 50th‑anniversary special on February 4, 2026 .

Apple TV+ Lineup

  • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 starts February 27, with weekly episodes into May .
  • The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 arrives February 20 .

Netflix Valentine’s Add-ons

  • Bridgerton Season 4 is split: Part 1 premiered January 29, Part 2 drops February 26 .
  • The Night Agent Season 3 and The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 join Netflix’s February roster .

Mid Spring (March–April): Action Picks Up

Superhero & Adventure Returns

  • Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 launches March 4, 2026 on Disney+ .
  • One Piece Season 2 sails back on Netflix March 10 .

New Series Highlights

  • Young Sherlock airs March 4 on Prime Video .
  • Scarpetta premieres March 11, also on Prime Video .

Apple TV+ Notables

  • For All Mankind Season 5 begins March 27 .
  • Imperfect Women debuts March 18, a psychological thriller starring Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington .

Spring Broadcast Launches

  • Paradise Season 2 premiers on Hulu February 23, followed by weekly episodes .
  • CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox broadcast shows (like 9‑1‑1, Abbott Elementary) return across January–March—detailed in TVLine comps .

Late Spring to Summer (April–July): Big Swells

Streamed Finales & Endings

  • The Boys final season arrives April 8 on Prime Video .

Streaming Premieres

  • Outcome, a dark comedy starring Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, and Jonah Hill, premieres April 10 on Apple TV+ .
  • Lucky, the Apple TV+ con‑artist drama, debuts July 15 .
  • On Amazon Prime, Elle (a Legally Blonde prequel) drops July 1 .

Sci‑Fi Expansion

  • Genre fans can expect premieres such as VisionQuest, Blade Runner 2099, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and more through mid-to-late 2026 .

Summary Table: Select Dates at a Glance

| Platform | Show / Event | Date |
|———————|—————————————-|———————|
| Netflix | His & Hers | January 8 |
| Disney+ | Muppet Show Special | February 4 |
| ABC | Scrubs Reboot | February 25 |
| Apple TV+ | Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2 | February 27 |
| Netflix | Bridgerton S4 Part 2 | February 26 |
| Disney+ | Daredevil: Born Again S2 | March 4 |
| Netflix | One Piece S2 | March 10 |
| Prime Video | Young Sherlock | March 4 |
| Prime Video | Scarpetta | March 11 |
| Apple TV+ | For All Mankind S5 | March 27 |
| Apple TV+ | Imperfect Women | March 18 |
| Prime Video | The Boys Final Season | April 8 |
| Apple TV+ | Outcome | April 10 |
| Apple TV+ | Lucky | July 15 |
| Amazon Prime | Elle (Legally Blonde prequel) | July 1 |
| Streaming Platforms | Various sci‑fi titles | Mid‑to‑Late 2026 |

Expert Insight

“Streaming calendars like this illustrate the rapid pace and competitive nature of content rollout. Platforms stagger releases to manage subscriber engagement and buzz throughout the year.”

This curated view helps fans track when favorite universes return—and avoid burnout from overlapping releases. The calendar is dynamic—some titles may shift dates—so keeping an eye on official announcements is smart.

Key Takeaways

  • Starts early: January already brings content that’ll hook you.
  • February–March explode: Major returns across Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Prime Video.
  • Summer expansion: Big titles like Lucky and Elle land in mid‑year, with plenty of sci‑fi ahead.

Let me know if you’d like a more detailed schedule by genre or platform!

Karen Phillips
Karen Phillips
Professional author and subject matter expert with formal training in journalism and digital content creation. Published work spans multiple authoritative platforms. Focuses on evidence-based writing with proper attribution and fact-checking.

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