Stream Starfleet Academy and all the other top sci-fi shows coming in 2026 while traveling — and save money

With a ton of fantastic shows due to hit our screens this year, 2026 is going to be an exciting year for sci-fi fans. Notably, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy beams down on January 15, followed by a host of new and returning shows throughout the year.

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2026 has started strongly for sci-fi fans with Amazon Prime’s excellent Fallout season two continuing into the new year. Hot on its heels is the latest series from the Star Trek universe, Starfleet Academy, premiering January 15 on Paramount Plus, set in the 32nd century following the events of Star Trek: Discovery. Paramount also confirmed that Strange New Worlds season four will land sometime in 2026.

Other top sci-fi content to stream this year includes season two of Paradise on Hulu and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on Apple TV in February. Also returning in the first half of 2026 are the animated series Invincible and The Boys, both on Amazon Prime Video.

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