Every Apple TV Sci-Fi Show Releasing After For All Mankind Season 5, Ranked by Anticipation

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When Apple TV+ launched in November 2019, it was a new streaming service with limited content. However, it quickly became a leading platform for science fiction programming. From the start, the show For All Mankind – a drama imagining a world where the space race continued – established Apple TV+’s commitment to the genre. After five seasons, For All Mankind remains popular and has been renewed for a sixth and final season. The franchise is also growing with Star City, a spin-off series that focuses on the Soviet perspective of the space race.

Apple TV+ has a growing collection of sci-fi shows, and For All Mankind is just one example. The next few years look particularly exciting for science fiction fans, with both returning favorites and brand new series in development. Apple TV+ aims to be a go-to streaming service for the genre.

11) Invasion Season 4

Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, Invasion is a large-scale drama that tracks how people around the world cope with a massive alien invasion. The show has changed over time, starting as a realistic thriller and becoming a full-blown intergalactic war. The third season ended with a cliffhanger suggesting the series is heading towards its conclusion. Although Apple hasn’t officially announced a fourth season yet, the creators have said they originally planned the show to last four seasons. The delay in news is probably because Apple TV is figuring out how much the fourth season will cost, especially considering the extensive visual effects it will require. Because of this, Invasion likely won’t return until late 2027 or 2028.

10) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Prequel Spinoff

Apple TV is growing its Monsterverse with a new prequel series centered around Colonel Lee Shaw, played by Wyatt Russell, who will return to the role. The show, set in 1984, follows Shaw on a secret mission to prevent the Soviets from unleashing a dangerous new Titan, potentially changing the course of the Cold War. Considering the popular flashback scenes featuring Shaw in the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters series, Apple TV’s decision to create a full show exploring his 1980s monster-hunting adventures is a smart one.

9) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 3

The TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is central to Legendary’s MonsterVerse, following the secret Monarch organization and humanity’s relationship with giant Titans across different time periods. The first season didn’t conclude the story – the ending actually hinted at the return of the Titan Rodan. Although a third season seems probable, considering Apple TV’s deal with Legendary, Apple hasn’t officially renewed the show yet. It appears they’re considering costs and production schedules. Even if renewed quickly, it’s unlikely Monarch Season 3 would air before late 2027.

8) For All Mankind Season 6

The sixth season of For All Mankind will continue to follow the challenges and successes of astronauts and politicians as the space race expands. Each season jumps forward about ten years, and Season 6 will likely take place in the 2020s, bringing the show closer to real-world events than ever before. The creators, Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, have revealed the ending will focus on conflicts within humanity itself, staying true to the show’s core themes. They were also heavily involved in the decision to end the series, ensuring they can conclude the story as they envision.

7) Murderbot Season 2

I’m so excited about the new season of Murderbot! It’s based on the amazing books by Martha Wells, and it’s a really clever sci-fi show with a ton of action and humor. Alexander Skarsgård is perfect as Murderbot, this super-capable android who basically decides it wants to be free and hacks its own system. The first season was a huge success, everyone loved Skarsgård’s dry delivery and how the show poked fun at big corporations. Now, Season 2 is leaning even more into that cyberpunk vibe and is based on the second book. Apparently, the creators, Chris and Paul Weitz, are making some changes to the story to keep the characters we all fell in love with in Season 1 around – which is fantastic! It means we get to see them grow and develop even more.

6) Dark Matter Season 2

The first season of Dark Matter was a fast-paced and exciting launch for Apple TV, adapting Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel into a nine-episode story. It ended with the main character, Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton), finding his family, only to be thrust into another unknown world. The second season begins with the Dessens trying to build a peaceful life in what seems like a safe reality, but they are soon forced to run again. This season differs from the first because it’s an entirely original story written by Crouch specifically for television, as the first season covered the entire novel. While Crouch hasn’t revealed many details, the show’s multiverse concept allows for endless possibilities. We’ll find out what happens next when Season 2 of Dark Matter premieres on August 28th.

5) Foundation Season 4

The sci-fi series Foundation has made a remarkable comeback. While the first season struggled with its grand scope, the show steadily improved and is now considered one of the best in the genre. Production on Season 4 began in early 2026 with new showrunners Ian Goldberg and David Kob, taking over from co-creator David S. Goyer, who remains an executive producer. Season 3 concluded with Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) and the Second Foundation facing off against the Mule as the Cleonic Empire, brilliantly portrayed by Lee Pace across three seasons, fell apart. Season 4 is expected to arrive in late 2027.

4) Silo Season 3

After two seasons of building suspense, the show Silo is finally ready to reveal its biggest secrets. The new season, starting July 3rd, follows Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) as she deals with memory loss after a traumatic experience, while the Silo itself struggles to recover from a recent uprising and faces a fresh danger. This season also introduces a compelling backstory, exploring how the Silo and its mysteries came to be through the stories of journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman). With a final season already planned, this run of episodes will be key in turning Silo from a tense survival story into a much larger tale of history and conspiracy.

3) Pluribus Season 2

Vince Gilligan, the creator of popular shows like Breaking Bad, made a successful return to television with Pluribus, which premiered in late 2025. The series offered a unique take on the end of the world, imagining a future where an alien virus turns everyone into a constantly happy and peaceful collective. Rhea Seehorn delivered another outstanding performance as Carol Sturka, a deeply unhappy writer who is immune to the virus and trying to survive in this strange new world. Pluribus was initially ordered for two seasons, and the second season is currently being written, promising to take Carol’s story even further. However, fans may have to wait a bit longer, as Gilligan has been honest about the deliberate and careful writing process, with the team continually refining the story as they explore different ideas.

2) Severance Season 3

Apple TV+’s Severance is still considered its best sci-fi show, and Apple is so confident in it that they’re planning to create more shows set in the same universe. The second season was well-received, even though fans waited three years for it, and the good news is the third season shouldn’t take as long. Actor Adam Scott has promised fans that filming for the next chapter began in April 2026, meaning it will likely arrive in 2027. While creator Dan Erickson continues to develop the story of Lumon Industries, there might be a change in directors: Kogonada (known for After Yang) is reportedly taking over most of the directing duties from Ben Stiller. Hopefully, the new season will bring us closer to understanding the secrets of the severed floor.

1) Neuromancer

Adapting William Gibson’s groundbreaking 1984 novel, Neuromancer, for live-action was long considered a challenge, but Apple TV is now making it a reality with a 10-episode series. The show, created by Graham Roland and J.D. Dillard, stars Callum Turner as Case, a former hacking prodigy pulled back into a life of crime, and Briana Middleton as Molly, a deadly assassin with unique mirrored eyes. Filming began in the summer of 2025, and excitement has been growing steadily. Given the novel’s huge impact on works like The Matrix and Cyberpunk 2077, this big-budget adaptation promises to be a major television event.

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2026-06-01 23:15