As we move into the new year, it’s the perfect time to catch up on your favorite series while looking forward to new seasons and upcoming shows to start 2026. While the end of 2025 was packed with content, 2026 is expected to feature major finales for popular hits on Netflix like Stranger Things, Knives out 3, Emily in Paris, and many more across other platforms. There is so much to look forward to in early 2026, with popular highlights being: Bridgerton (season 4), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (a Game of Thrones prequel), and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
With so many new shows to either continue or explore, here is a guide to help you navigate your media search throughout 2026.
Some popular highlights you might look into for late 2025 and early 2026 silver screen entertainment:
Netflix:
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Paramount+:
