Major Television Returns This Month
American Idol season 24 kicks off the entertainment year on January 26, bringing back ABC's massively popular singing competition show.[1] Just days later, Netflix's hit series Bridgerton returns with the first part of its fourth season on January 29, with part two following on February 26.[1]
Film Releases Dominate Early 2026
The movie slate for early 2026 is packed with highly anticipated releases. Wuthering Heights, a new adaptation of Emily BrontΓ«'s classic novel starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, hits theaters February 13.[2] The same day brings Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, a science fiction film featuring Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, and Zazie Beetz.[2]
Later in February, Below Deck Down Under, the reality series about yacht crew life, returns to screens.[1] March brings Hoppers, an animated Pixar film led by Meryl Streep's voice acting, arriving March 6, followed by Project Hail Mary on March 20, featuring Ryan Gosling as a science teacher on a space mission.[2]
Spring Blockbusters and Award-Season Contenders
April marks the arrival of Michael, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic starring the King of Pop's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, on April 24.[1] The same month sees the return of HBO's Euphoria season 3, featuring Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.[1]
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep for the sequel to their classic film, arriving May 1.[1]
Television Game Shows and Reality Programming
Celebrity Jeopardy! returns for season 4 on February 27, continuing the popular format of celebrity contestants competing in the trivia competition.[1]
Concert Tours and Live Entertainment
The music world is also gearing up for major touring activity in 2026. Confirmed live performances include appearances from Cardi B, Bon Jovi (marking the band's first New York City show since John Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery), Luke Combs, Paramore frontwoman Haley Williams, and Ariana Grande, who is slated for summer tour dates.[3]
The 2026 entertainment calendar is shaping up to be one of the most robust years in recent memory, with major studio releases, returning television favorites, and significant musical performances spanning the entire year.[1][2]
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