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Upcoming Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV Premieres: Highlights for Late September 2025
9/22/2025, 12:34:20 PM
New Series and Seasons Launching This Week
The week of September 22 to September 28, 2025, features several notable premieres in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Among the highlights is the debut of Marvel Zombies on Disney+, which follows a group of survivors navigating a dystopian landscape after the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague. All four episodes will be available for streaming on Wednesday. Additionally, Krapopolis returns for its third season, premiering on Sunday at 9:30 PM EST, although no trailer has been released by Fox.
Noteworthy Upcoming Projects
In addition to current premieres, there are exciting developments in upcoming series. A Mad Max television series titled Mad Max: The Wasteland is reportedly in the works at HBO Max. Initially conceived as a film, the project has transitioned to a TV format and is described as a bleak tale covering a pivotal year in Max's life, leading directly into the events of Mad Max: Fury Road. The series aims to explore Max's journey as he rebuilds his iconic Interceptor and encounters familiar characters from the franchise. While the project has not yet received official greenlight, an announcement is anticipated soon.
Spin-Offs and Renewals
The Foundation series on Apple TV+ has been renewed for a fourth season, with original showrunner David Goyer expressing interest in developing a spin-off focused on the Robot Wars, a theme from Isaac Asimov's works. Goyer has suggested two potential formats for this story: as a B-story interwoven into a season or as a six-episode miniseries. The future of this spin-off remains uncertain, pending interest from the streaming platform.
In other news, Daredevil: Born Again has officially been renewed for a third season, confirming its continuation. Additionally, HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is set to premiere in January 2026, based on George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg stories.
Impact of Release Strategies
Netflix has announced a staggered release for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which will roll out in three parts on November 26, December 25, and December 31, 2025. This approach aims to create sustained engagement and conversation around the series during the holiday season, shifting traditional binge-watching habits to appointment viewing. The decision has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some praising the extended discussion period while others criticize the split as detrimental to binge-watchers.
Conclusion
As the sci-fi and fantasy television landscape evolves, viewers can look forward to a diverse array of new content and innovative release strategies. From the return of beloved series to the introduction of new narratives, the upcoming weeks promise to deliver engaging stories for fans across the genre.
