HBO reveals entire 2026 shows slate: House of the Dragon, Euphoria, Lanterns and more lead a massive year of new premieres amid Netflix acquisition

HBO and Max just revealed their full 2026 slate through a glossy sizzle reel, and the lineup is packed from January to December. Seventeen new and returning shows are coming next year, covering fantasy, sci fi, drama, comedy and prestige limited series. It feels like HBO is chasing its biggest year yet, pairing returning favourites with bold new worlds.

From Targaryen firestorms to street level DC heroes and a fresh Larry David adventure, the new slate leans into scale, emotion and top tier storytelling. Here is everything heading your way in 2026.

Netflix may own Warner Bros. soon, but the 2026 shows will stay exclusive to Max for now. The merger will not close until late 2026 or early 2027, so titles like House of the Dragon, Euphoria and Lanterns will not jump to Netflix in the coming year.

After the deal is approved, newer HBO releases may move over to Netflix in 2027. Until then, Max remains the home for all upcoming HBO originals.

House of the Dragon season 3:A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms:Dune Prophecy season 2: Lanterns:

• The Targaryen civil war heats up with fresh betrayals and dragon battles. Olivia Cooke returns as Alicent Hightower. Releases summer 2026.
• Ser Duncan the Tall and young Egg take centre stage in this warm but dangerous Game of Thrones spinoff. Premieres January 19, 2026.
• More political schemes within the Bene Gesserit rise, guided by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. Arrives in 2026.
• A grounded Green Lantern story following Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder tied to a cosmic threat. First look shows a gritty noir tone. Premieres 2026.

Euphoria season 3:Industry season 4:The Pitt season 2:War:Half Man:The Gilded Age season 4:

• Rue faces a new threat in a time jump storyline. The cast returns as the show dives deeper into identity and survival. Releases April 2026.
• London’s finance chaos picks up again with Marisa Abela and Myha’la pushing through fierce power shifts. Premieres January 11, 2026.
• Noah Wyle’s ER drama expands with higher stakes and heavier cases. Arrives January 8, 2026.
• A tense military thriller teased in the reel. Releases in 2026.
• From Richard Gadd comes a dark study of identity and trauma. Premieres 2026.
• Old money and new money collide again with Carrie Coon and Cynthia Nixon. Premieres in 2026.

The Comeback season 3:Rooster:Hacks season 5: Untitled Larry David project: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe:DTF St. Louis:

• Lisa Kudrow returns as Valerie Cherish for another sharp Hollywood satire. Arrives March 2026.
• Saoirse Ronan stars as a sharp, grieving widow in a Western flavoured revenge comedy from Bill Lawrence. Ten episodes launch in March 2026.
• Jean Smart returns to guide and clash with Ava once more. Releases in 2026.
• Larry David teams with Jerry Seinfeld for a period comedy filled with awkward charm. Releases 2026.
• A cosmic comedy about a man who accidentally becomes the centre of the universe’s biggest problem. Premieres 2026.
• A wild ensemble comedy about modern dating in the Midwest. Releases 2026.

Mel Brooks:Louis:

• The 99 Year Old Man: A warm portrait of the comedy legend across two parts. Arrives 2026.
• Louis C.K. returns with a new anthology style series focused on performance and reflection. Premieres 2026.