In recent years, summer has emerged as the prime season for new science fiction shows on streaming platforms. This trend continues in 2026, with premiere dates shifting slightly earlier.

This year, the release schedule is packed not only in summer but also in spring, allowing viewers to enjoy a variety of shows without overlapping storylines. Several shows are already available for streaming, such as “For All Mankind” and “From”. However, the real excitement begins in late May, with a strong presence from Apple TV.

Here’s a curated list of upcoming sci-fi shows to help you plan your watchlist accordingly.

The Boroughs – Streaming on Netflix on May 21st

Produced by the Duffer brothers, known for “Stranger Things”, The Boroughs is set in a retirement community with an extraterrestrial mystery. The star-studded cast includes Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, and more.

Star City – Streaming on Apple TV on May 29th

A spinoff of For All Mankind, Star City explores the Soviet perspective of the alternate reality where the Soviet Union lands a cosmonaut on the Moon.

Sugar – Streaming on Apple TV on June 19th

Sugar offers a noir-inspired detective story with a sci-fi twist, starring Colin Farrell. Season 2 delves into a new case while continuing the search for a missing sister.

Silo – Streaming on Apple TV on July 3rd

Silo returns for its third season, expanding on a post-apocalyptic mystery and revealing the events that led to the world’s downfall.

Lanterns – Streaming on HBO Max on August 16th

Lanterns follows intergalactic cops investigating a murder in a dark, earth-based mystery, offering a grounded take on the Green Lantern concept.

Dark Matter – Streaming on Apple TV on August 28th

Based on Blake Crouch’s novel, Dark Matter is a mind-bending sci-fi series that delves into multiverse shenanigans and continues to unravel in its second season.

Stay tuned for these exciting sci-fi shows this summer!