Network 10 and Paramount+ have unveiled the content slate for 2026 with a mix of Australian and global programming across comedy, drama, reality TV and sports.
“2026 is the year of new eras, reinvigorated favourites and returning comfort shows, and we are so excited for Australia to come along for the ride,” said Tamara Simoneau, vice president, content, Paramount Australia.
Network 10
Returning favourites include I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Australian Survivor with a brand-new host David Genat and a brand-new theme: Redemption, The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition, Taskmaster, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Sam Pang Tonight, The Cheap Seats and Goggle Box.
The Millionaire Hot Seat which was previously on Nine is coming to 10, hosted by actress Rebecca Gibney.
Dramas continue to thrive on 10 with NCIS, Watson, Elsbeth, and Matlock.
Big Brother will return to 10 on November 9.
The network is launching a new observational documentary series called Sydney Harbour Cops.
A new wildlife series The Animal Sanctuary.
In December Australian drama Imposter will debut on 10.
Paramount+ is bringing “home-grown content”, international hits and an expanded sports portfolio.
Returning
The Gilded Age, Yellowjackets and Dexter: Resurrection will return.
Crime dramas The Agency, NCIS and NCIS Origins join NCIS: Tony & Ziva on the platform.
More returning favourites include Mobland, FBI, Fire Country, Matlock, and Elsbeth.
The platform is also expanding its blockbuster portfolio with access to new and newly released movies.
Australian content
Paramount+ is launching two brand-new Aussie dramas.
Dalliance is a dramedy set around the relationships of 60-somethings and stars Hugo Weaving, Heather Mitchell and Georgie Parker.
Two Years Later is a romantic dramedy set on the backdrop of COVID-19 and stars Brenton Thwaites and Phoebe Tonkin.
Dalliance, Two Years Later and season three of Last King Of The Cross will debut alongside returning popular Aussie programs, Ghosts Australia, the second season of Aussie Shore, and NCIS: Sydney.
New
New international programs include the Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey (Melissa McCarthy, Clive Owen).
Paramount+ is adding new Taylor Sheridan shows including a sequel and a spin-off to Yellowstone, Y: Marshals, The Dutton Ranch, The Madison (Michelle Pfeiffer) and NOLA King (Samuel L. Jackson).
The Star Trek world expands for the next generation with Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Sport
Live sport will continue to dominate as Paramount+ becomes the new broadcast partner for UFC in Australia.
Starting January subscribers in Australia can watch all live UFC Fight Nights and the prelims for marquee numbered events.
Paramount+ has exclusive coverage of all CommBank Matildas and CommBank Socceroos matches, every single Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 which will be hosted in Australia.
Sunday Hoops is back with the NBL on 10 and 10 Streaming, followed by a second NBL match on 10 Drama and 10 Streaming.
The Australian MotoGP returns along with the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix next March.
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