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Hijack Season 2 Sets January 14, 2026 Premiere on Apple TV

A new teaser points to a train-set storyline with Idris Elba back in the lead.

Overview

  • Apple’s TV app lists a global premiere date of Tuesday, January 14, 2026 for the second season.
  • Idris Elba returns as Sam Nelson, with TVLine noting additional returning cast and new faces including Toby Jones.
  • TVLine reports an eight-episode season centered on a Berlin underground train hostage crisis, citing an official description.
  • The outlet also reports a two-episode launch followed by weekly releases through a February 25 finale; Apple has not separately detailed this in a statement.
  • Production wrapped in February 2025, the series has been in post-production, a teaser has been posted on X, and the first season has re-entered Apple TV charts in multiple countries.