Movies & shakers

2026 is set to be a bumper year for entertainment, with plenty to get excited about... and we've done all the research so that you don't have to. From Catherine Zeta-Jones' comeback TV role in Kill Jackie to Lily Allen's eagerly anticipated West End Girl tour, we take a look at the best TV, music and cinema to look forward to in 2026. Here are our top picks for the year ahead...

- COMPILED BY JACKIE ANNETT

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Run Away Harlan Coben's star-studded series follows Simon, whose perfect life shatters when daughter Paige runs away. When he finally finds her, he is drawn into a dangerous criminal world that forces him to confront long-buried family secrets. Cast includes James Nesbitt, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Ruth Jones and Minnie Driver. From yesterday on Netflix.

East of Eden John Steinbeck's epic 1952 novel traces the lives of the Trask family as they wrestle with love, betrayal, identity and duty. Florence Pugh stars as the enigmatic Cathy Ames, with Christopher Abbott as Adam Trask. On Netflix early this year.

Young Sherlock Andrew Lane's books about the young Sherlock Holmes are brought to life in Guy Ritchie's eight-part series. Studying at Oxford, an unruly and unrefined Holmes (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) uncovers a conspiracy, culminating in an explosive showdown that changes his life. From March 4 on Amazon Prime Video.

The Age of Innocence Edith Wharton's classic tale of social convention in 19th century New York high society is coming to Netflix this year. It follows Newland Archer, who is engaged to the poised May Welland but finds himself drawn to her unconventional cousin Countess Ellen Olenska.

Kill Jackie Fans are excited about this revenge thriller from the makers of Killing Eve, based on Nick Harkaway's novel The Price You Pay, as it will be Catherine Zeta-Jones's big comeback in a lead role, inset. She plays a con artist living the high life who discovers that a terrifying hit squad called The Seven Demons is out to kill her. Due on Amazon Prime Video.

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