Must See Horror TV Shows Coming In 2026

2026 is already shaping up to be a massive year for horror fans, with heavy hitters like Ryan Murphy and Mike Flanagan leading the charge on TV. Whether you’re into body horror, supernatural slashers, or the return of prestige favorites, there’s plenty to keep you up at night.

Here are the most anticipated horror series premiering or returning in 2026:

Brand New Nightmares

• The Beauty (FX/Hulu) – January 21, 2026Ryan Murphy is back with a sci-fi body horror series based on the hit comic. In this world, a mysterious STD makes people physically “beautiful” but comes with a gruesome, lethal catch. It stars Evan Peters and Ashton Kutcher.

• Widow’s Bay (Apple TV+) – April 29, 2026A supernatural mystery starring Matthew Rhys as the mayor of a cursed New England island. It’s being described as a mix of folk horror and dark comedy.
• Carrie (Prime Video) – TBD 2026Horror maestro Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) is reimagining Stephen King’s classic. This limited series aims to be a faithful but fresh take on Carrie White’s tragic story.
• Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (Netflix) – TBD 2026A wedding-themed horror drama from the Duffer Brothers’ production label. It follows a couple whose wedding week descends into a total nightmare.
• Crystal Lake (Peacock) – TBD 2026The long-awaited Friday the 13th prequel from A24. It examines the origins of Pamela Voorhees and the camp’s cursed history.

Returning Favorites

Horror-Adjacent & Thrillers

• The ‘Burbs (Peacock): A series adaptation of the 89′ cult classic horror-comedy starring Keke Palmer.

• Cape Fear (Apple TV+): A new take on the classic stalker-thriller, produced by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.

• Stranger Things: Tales from ’85: While we wait for the final season, this spin-off anthology is rumored to explore more of Hawkins’ dark history.