HBO's Harry Potter series is an ambitious adaptation that will retell J.K. Rowling's books across multiple seasons. It will begin the wizarding story again with a completely new cast, with Dominic McLaughlin playing the titular character. Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley will also appear in the series. Technically, the first episode of the show's debut season will arrive in Christmas 2026, but with a weekly release schedule, the rest of the episodes will premiere in 2027, hence its inclusion in this list. | © Warner Bros. Television / HBO Entertainment
A spin on Mel Brooks' classic Young Frankenstein may be heading to television soon. The project, titled "Very Young Frankenstein", is expected to combine gothic horror with broad comedy. As it stands, details for the upcoming series are scarce. However, it has been confirmed that Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells, Nikki Crawford, and Kumail Nanjiani are part of the cast. | © 20th Century Fox
Based on Chloe Walsh's popular book series, Boys of Tommen follows Shannon as she starts over at a new school after experiencing bullying and develops a relationship with Johnny, a popular rugby player. The series combines teenage romance and a coming-of-age drama with heavier emotional themes. Nancy Surridge will star as Shannon Lynch, and Conor Sánchez will play Johnny Kavanagh. | © Amazon MGM Studios
The supernatural side of the hit action-adventure game is being adapted into an animated series titled "Ghost of Tsushima: Legends". Rather than directly retelling Jin Sakai's story from the game, Legends allows the series to explore the mystical mythology surrounding the franchise's multiplayer mode. That means viewers can expect a very different kind of samurai story. One that is potentially filled with demons, folklore, and supernatural warriors. The series is currently expected in 2027. | © Crunchyroll
A new television adaptation of the 1960 film The Magnificent Seven is on its way. The series will feature an ensemble cast, lots of drama involving outlaws, and dramatic action sequences. Matt Dillon, Michael Ealy, Danny Pino, and Joanne Froggatt have joined the main cast. No official release date has been confirmed, but it is speculated that it may be sometime in 2027. | © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures
Bloodaxe will tell the story of Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe and his wife Gunnhild as they fight for control of Norway. The historical drama comes from Michael Hirst, the creator of Vikings, who is no stranger to the scene. The series is expected to heavily feature betrayals, warfare, and rival kingdoms. It is currently listed for 2027 and has already been renewed for a second season. | © MGM Television
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding universe is expanding to television with Death Stranding Isolations (Working Title). The original game created a strange world of isolated communities, supernatural threats, and people attempting to reconnect a fractured society. The upcoming animated series will expand on this world with a new story that follows a young man and woman who set out on an adventure. Death Stranding Isolations will stream on Disney+ in 2027. | © Kojima Productions / E&H production
Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg create Scooby-Doo: Origins for Netflix, tracking Daphne Blake, Shaggy Rogers, Fred Jones, and Velma Dinkley as they investigate a supernatural murder at Camp Ruby-Spears with a Great Dane puppy. Mckenna Grace stars as Daphne opposite Tanner Hagen as Shaggy. | © Warner Bros. Television / Netflix
Alice Ju creates Superfakes for Peacock, with Josh and Benny Safdie executive producing alongside studio A24. Lucy Liu stars as a Chinatown matriarch running an illicit counterfeit luxury goods operation who becomes trapped in New York's criminal underworld. Ken Leung, Dustin Nguyen, and Bohan Phoenix co-star. | © Neon
William Gibson's influential cyberpunk novel Neuromancer, a story that has been described as a foundational work for modern cyberpunk, is set to come to Apple TV soon. The series follows hacker Case and his partner Molly as they become involved in a dangerous digital heist against a powerful corporation. Callum Turner leads the cast as Case, and the show is currently scheduled to premiere in January 2027. | © Paramount Television Studios
Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning headline Discretion, an upcoming Paramount+ legal thriller produced by A24. The series follows Lenny, a young summer associate at a prestigious Dallas law firm who discovers a disturbing secret hidden behind various nondisclosure agreements. Her investigation puts her directly against Sharon, the firm's powerful senior partner and Lenny's mentor. Discretion is expected to premiere in 2027. | © Amazon MGM Studios
Netflix is also developing The One Piece, an entirely new animated adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's legendary manga. Unlike Netflix's existing live-action series, this project will return to the source material in animated form and provide a more faithful interpretation of Luffy's adventure. The anime series is currently scheduled to go live in February 2027. | © Netflix
Fans of The Boys are getting another glimpse into the twisted world of Vought with Vought Rising. Set in the 1950s, the prequel will explore the early history of the superhero corporation, Soldier Boy, and Stormfront. Jensen Ackles will reprise his role as Soldier Boy, while Aya Cash will return as Stormfront. Vought Rising is currently listed as a 2027 series. | © Amazon MGM Studios / Sony Pictures Television
Lara Croft is gearing up for yet another live-action adventure. This time, the star of the hit Tomb Raider games will take center stage in a new Amazon TV series. The show will give the legendary archaeologist considerably more room to explore her adventures than a two-hour movie, which may allow for a deeper look at personality, relationships, and adventures. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is directly involved in the show's creation, and Sophie Turner is set to play Lara Croft. The Tomb Raider series has no confirmed release date, but it is widely expected to premiere in 2027. | © Amazon MGM Studios
God of War is a fantasy drama show that is an adaptation of another major video game property. The series is expected to adapt the Norse-era storyline, following Kratos and Atreus as they navigate a world filled with gods and monsters. There's genuinely plenty of material to work with, given the game's expansive franchise. Dave Bautista will star as Kratos, while Callum Vinson is set to play his son Atreus. The project is currently in development for Amazon, with many believing a 2027 release is on the cards. | © Sony Pictures Television / Amazon MGM Studios / PlayStation Productions
2027 could be one of the biggest years for TV in recent memory. That said, here are 15 upcoming TV shows that fans have every reason to be excited about.
