Even though 2026 is well underway, there are still several highly anticipated TV shows yet to premiere. Many of these upcoming shows are generating a lot of excitement. Here are 7 of the most interesting new series still scheduled to debut this year, ranked by how much buzz they’ve created.
Tom Holland’s return as Spider-Man is generating a lot of excitement among fans. As we await the next trailer, news has surfaced about a significant change for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe installment, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. According to TheWrap, Justin Kuritzkes will now be credited as a screenwriter on the film. He revised the initial script written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who wrote the previous three Spider-Man movies with Holland. For those familiar with Kuritzkes’ work, this news likely explains a lot about the direction the film is taking.
While promoting Toy Story 5 (coming to theaters June 19th), co-director Kenna Harris and producer Lindsey Collins discussed potential main characters for future Toy Story movies. Harris voted for Slinky Dog, playfully suggesting he’s “got a long enough back to carry” the story, and also expressed interest in exploring new tech-based toys, specifically mentioning Smarty Pants as a character with potential.
This month’s selection includes eight games available across our two subscription levels, featuring some popular and highly-rated titles.
In the past, all new games for the Game Catalog were released on the same day. However, Sony is now testing a different approach, releasing games on different dates in some areas. Everyone else will have access to the full game selection starting June 16th.
She pointed out that Project Helix could be too expensive for most customers, so Microsoft needs to explore new ways to reach a wider audience. This might mean moving beyond the original plan of a high-end, premium console.
Ueda began by pointing out that the word “gen” has a variety of meanings, including origins, genes, and the act of creation. He explained that “ATLAS” is similarly versatile, referring to both world maps and a bone in the human neck.
The biggest highlight for the PS Plus Game Catalog this June is likely to be Final Fantasy XVI, launching on June 16th. This popular installment in the Final Fantasy series came out in 2023 and was a hit with both players and reviewers. Joining Final Fantasy XVI this month are other great games like Sonic X Shadow Generations, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and Blades of Fire. For PS Plus Premium subscribers, the classic PS2 game Gitaroo Man is the only new addition this month.
The new live-action film, Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game, is scheduled for release in Japan on January 29th, 2027. A recently released trailer gave fans a sneak peek, and confirmed that Tatsuya Fujiwara will reprise his role as the gambling protagonist. Fujiwara first played Kaiji in 2009’s Kaiji: Jinsei Gyakuten Game, and returned for Kaiji 2: Jinsei Dakkan Game (2011) and Kaiji: Final Game (2020). Currently, there are no plans for a new Kaiji anime series, making this film the best way to revisit the thrilling world of high-stakes gambling. You can watch the trailer below.
Here is an overview of the game, via ProbablyMonsters: