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Days of Our Lives Sets 2026 Storylines as New Week Teasers Signal Next Moves

Showrunners say Marlena’s grief will anchor the year.

Overview

  • Weekly previews for January 12–16 point to confrontations, persuasion plays, a tip-off to authorities, and unsettling news without revealing outcomes.
  • Co-head writers outline a Bayview alliance between Rachel and Sophia that they expect to fuel near‑term drama.
  • The DiMera fallout continues with most relatives aligned, while a Kristen–EJ rift endures over Rachel’s Bayview placement.
  • Dimitri and Gwen’s revenge track is set to disrupt Javi and Leo’s marriage and cause broader collateral damage, according to the writers.
  • Production updates include a reported Peacock renewal for season 63 and beyond and planned recasts for Rachel, Chance, and Ari in the coming months.