Hijack Season 2 Release Date
Hijack Season 2 is set to premiere on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes releasing together at 12:00 a.m. PT (3:00 a.m. ET). That early drop is classic streaming strategy: late-night for the U.S., but a nice morning binge for viewers in the UK and Europe.
On Instagram, the official @AppleTV account, using the profile tagline “Hero to many, Sir to all,” shared a short update confirming that Hijack Season 2 premieres on January 14.
The season will run eight episodes, then continue weekly until the finale on February 25, 2026, so it becomes more of a weekly ritual than a one‑night binge.
When and Where to Watch Hijack Season 2
Hijack Season 2 streams exclusively on Apple TV+, starting January 14, 2026, with two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday.
Apple is keeping it global, so anyone with an Apple TV+ subscription can watch in over 100 countries through the Apple TV app phones, smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, or just a browser at tv.apple.com.
For many viewers, Hijack has turned into that “mid‑week tension fix,” the kind of show people squeeze in after work and then immediately text a friend about the final scene.
Hijack Season 2 Cast
Hijack Season 2 brings back key familiar faces and adds some very interesting new ones. The main confirmed cast includes:
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Idris Elba as Sam Nelson
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Christine Adams
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Max Beesley
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Archie Panjabi
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Toby Jones
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Clare-Hope Ashitey
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Lisa Vicari
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Karima McAdams
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Christian Näthe
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Christiane Paul
The mix of returning characters and new European talent fits the new Berlin train setting, and it gives the sense that the show is growing, not just repeating the same flight with different seat numbers.
About the Hijack Series
Hijack is a real‑time thriller about high‑stakes negotiations during a hijacking, originally set on a seven‑hour flight from Dubai to London in Season 1.
The new season shifts the chaos to a Berlin underground train, with commuters trapped and authorities scrambling, while Sam Nelson is right in the middle again, one bad call away from disaster.
The series earned strong reviews, a Certified Fresh rating, and became one of Apple TV+’s top dramas, which is why Season 2 feels less like a gamble and more like a natural next step for a show that clearly knows how to keep viewers on edge.
Disclaimer: Release dates, episode schedules, and cast details mentioned here are based on official platform announcements and verified media reports available at the time of writing. Streaming schedules or availability may change due to regional licensing, production decisions, or platform updates. Viewers should refer to official Apple TV+ listings for the latest and most accurate information.
