Apple Shares Trailer for 'Hijack' Season 2 Starring Idris Elba [Video]

Apple TV has released the official trailer for the second season of its high-stakes thriller "Hijack," confirming the return of Idris Elba as negotiator Sam Nelson. The eight-episode season is set to premiere globally on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.



While the first season unfolded in the skies, the new installment shifts the tension to the rails. A Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, leaving authorities scrambling above ground to save hundreds of lives. Nelson is once again at the heart of the crisis on board, where a single wrong decision could spell disaster.


The season debut will launch with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly through March 4. This release kicks off a busy schedule for the service, which was recently rebranded from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV. It also aligns with the company's aggressive content strategy for 2026, following recent comments from executives promising a new original release nearly every week throughout the year.

Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, the series is produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions. The second season features a returning ensemble including Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi. New cast members joining the thriller include Toby Jones, Lisa Vicari, Christiane Paul, and Clare-Hope Ashitey.

Take a look at the trailer below...