{"id":37388,"date":"2025-12-27T05:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=37388"},"modified":"2025-12-31T07:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T07:15:07","slug":"2026-guide-for-sci-fi-lovers-must-watch-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/2026-guide-for-sci-fi-lovers-must-watch-series\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Guide for Sci-Fi Lovers: Must-Watch Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most ambitious sci-fi series<\/strong> to be released in 2026 have started to become clear. Star Trek<\/strong>, Blade Runner<\/strong>, 3 Body Problem<\/strong>, and more… Although 2026<\/strong> contained a few disappointments, it was quite a productive year for the television world. The science fiction<\/strong> genre, in particular, stood out with remarkable productions throughout the year. Apple TV+<\/strong> raised the bar significantly in this field with series like Severance<\/strong> and Pluribus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it appears that the real big year will be 2026. Apple<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, Paramount<\/strong>, HBO<\/strong>, Netflix<\/strong>, and many other platforms are preparing to appear before audiences with ambitious sci-fi<\/a><\/em> series<\/strong> over the next 12 months. Prepare your calendars; here are the most exciting science fiction series expected to be released in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (January 15, 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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New Generation, A New Beginning<\/strong> It is hard to find a brand as deep-rooted and large as Star Trek<\/strong> in the world of science fiction. Paramount<\/strong> is making a strong entry into 2026 with its new series Starfleet Academy<\/strong>, which will take this universe one step further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series takes place further ahead in the Star Trek timeline<\/strong> than what has been told so far and focuses on the story of young students training to join Starfleet<\/strong>. The cast is also quite ambitious: Oscar winner Holly Hunter<\/strong> appears as Starfleet Academy Chancellor Nahla Ake, while Paul Giamatti<\/strong> plays the series’ main villain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the fourth and final season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds<\/strong> is also expected to be released in 2026. However, a clear date has not yet been shared for this production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters \u2013 Season 2 (February 27, 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Giant Monsters Return to the Stage<\/strong> Although Apple TV+<\/strong> is mostly known for original sci-fi projects<\/strong>, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters<\/strong> stands out as the platform’s largest licensed work. Set in the universe where Godzilla<\/strong>, King Kong<\/strong>, and other kaijus<\/strong> live, the second season of the series turns its focus to Kong<\/strong> this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the new season, the team of monster researchers will spend more time on Skull Island<\/strong>. Kurt Russell<\/strong> and Wyatt Russell<\/strong>, the most notable names in the series, continue to portray different eras of the Lee Shaw character. Shaw’s fate left question marks at the end of the first season, but the second season trailer shows that the surprises are not over yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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X-Men \u201997 \u2013 Season 2 (Summer 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mutant Nostalgia Continues<\/strong> Although technically closer to the superhero genre, X-Men \u201997<\/strong> is evaluated within the boundaries of science fiction<\/strong> thanks to the theme of genetic mutations<\/strong>. The first season carried the story to a very interesting point by scattering members of the X-Men<\/strong> team to different points in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second season, beloved characters like Apocalypse<\/strong> and Cable<\/strong> are expected to be included in the story. The Marvel<\/strong> front is quite busy in 2026; the Wonder Man<\/strong> series will meet the audience in January, and VisionQuest<\/strong> later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lanterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DC Universe Comes Strong to Television<\/strong> Not wanting to fall behind Marvel<\/strong>, DC<\/strong> is playing one of its biggest trump cards for 2026 with the Lanterns<\/strong> series. The HBO<\/strong>-signed live-action production focuses on Green Lantern Corps<\/strong> members tasked with maintaining peace across the universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hal Jordan<\/strong> (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart<\/strong> (Aaron Pierre) are at the center of the series. Green Lanterns are known for their power to transform their will into concrete objects. Additionally, Nathan Fillion<\/strong> will continue his role as Guy Gardner from the 2025<\/strong> movie Superman<\/strong> here as well. The exact release date of the series has not yet been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blade Runner 2099<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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