Apple TV+ Confirms “Hijack” Season 2 Premiere Date
Idris Elba is back to save the day again.
Apple TV+ just announced the premiere date and first look at the second season of its hit thriller series “Hijack,” starring and executive produced by Idris Elba.
The eight-episode season will take off on January 14, 2026, with the first two episodes dropping that day, followed by weekly releases through February 25, 2026.
Created by George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Litvinenko), “Hijack” Season 2 moves the action from the skies to the Berlin underground, where a commuter train and its passengers are taken hostage.
Once again, Elba’s Sam Nelson finds himself in the middle of the chaos, and every move he makes could mean the difference between life and death.
A Star Powered Cast Joins Idris Elba
Season two will see the return of familiar faces like Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi, while introducing a powerhouse lineup of new talent.
The new additions include Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams, and Christiane Paul.
Behind the scenes, “Hijack” is produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions, with George Kay and Jim Field Smith returning as executive producers.
Field Smith also resumes his role as lead director, ensuring the series maintains its signature tension and cinematic polish.
“Hijack” Keeps Its Momentum
Since its debut, “Hijack” has been one of Apple TV+’s top performing dramas, praised for its gripping pacing and Elba’s commanding performance.
The show quickly earned a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and landed on Nielsen’s Streaming Originals Top 10 list.
Critics have called it “a shot of pure adrenaline” and “a crisp, tension filled thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.”
If you haven’t watched the first season yet, now’s the perfect time to catch up before the new ride begins.
“Hijack” Season 1 is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Watch The Official Announcement Video
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