Midsomer Mayhem: Season 26 Release Date Exposed — What We Found Will Surprise You

The Direct Answer: When is Season 26 Coming Out?

I’ll give it to you straight: Midsomer Murders Season 26 is officially confirmed, with a likely release in late 2026.

ITV and All3Media officially commissioned the 26th season in October 2025. Based on the show’s typical production cycle—where they film in the spring/summer and release shortly after—we can expect the US premiere (likely on Acorn TV) to land around December 2026.

Note for UK fans: As you know all too well, ITV often holds episodes back. While the US and other territories might get Season 26 in late 2026, the UK broadcast on ITV1 often lags behind, sometimes splitting seasons across multiple years.

What Will Season 26 Be About?

While specific plot details are under lock and key, we know the format remains unchanged. Season 26 will consist of four feature-length episodes (two hours each).

The showrunners have hinted that they want to keep pushing the boundaries of “weird” deaths. After Season 25 gave us murders by cuckoo clock and lawn bowling, Season 26 will likely continue the trend of turning innocent village hobbies into deadly weapons. We can also expect the usual mix of:

• Bizarre local festivals.

• Feuding aristocratic families.

• Secrets buried in the Midsomer past.

The “Broadcast Lag” Frustration

One thing I have to mention is the weird release schedule. For the last few years, Midsomer Murders has premiered in the US (on Acorn TV) and other countries before the UK.

For example, Season 25 premiered in the US in December 2025, but UK viewers on ITV were still waiting for dates for Season 24 episodes! It is highly likely this pattern will continue for Season 26. If you are in the UK, you might have to dodge spoilers from American fans in late 2026.