Hijack Season 2 OTT release date: When and where to watch Idris Elba tackle new crisis
Hijack Season 2 OTT release date: A ticking time bomb on a train is at the centre of Hijack Season 2, with the action shifting to Germany.
Last Updated: 11.27 PM, Oct 22, 2025
After the mid-air crisis of Hijack Season 1, corporate business negotiator Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) is faced with a new challenge. This time around, a Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam’s onboard the train carrying a ticking time bomb and must lean on his special skill set yet again to avert danger and save lives. Can he pull it off one more time?
Hijack Season 2 returns with 8-episodes, the first two of which will premiere on Apple TV+ on January 14, 2026, followed by weekly drops until February 25. The streamer revealed a first look and premiere date for the popular series, which got Elba an Emmy nomination for his performance in Season 1. Series regulars Elba, Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Archie Panjabi are joined by Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams and Christiane Paul.
| TITLE | Hijack (Season 2) |
| CREATOR | George Kay, Jim Field Smith |
| CAST | Idris Elba, Christine Adams, Archie Panjabi |
| EPISODES | 8 |
| STREAMING PLATFORM | Apple TV+ |
| STREAMING DATE | January 14, 2026 onward |
Apple TV+'s upcoming slate of shows and movies
Besides Hijack Season 2, Apple TV+ also announced the return of Shrinking Season 3 (January 28, 2026), Palm Royale Season 2 (November 12, 2025), The Family Plan 2 (November 21, 2025), F1 The Movie (December 12, 2025), as well as a new detective thriller series, Down Cemetery Road (October 26, 2025).
The platforms current lineup includes Season 4 of the Morning Show, Season 5 of Slow Horses, Season 3 of Loot, Season 3 of Invasion and Season 2 of Platonic.
FAQs
Q. Is there a Hijack season 2?
A. Yes, Hijack Season 2 has been officially announced. A first look and streaming date announcement was dropped for the show starring Idris Elba leading again alongside new stars Toby Jones, Lisa Vicari, and Christiane Paul.
Q. Where to watch Hijack Season 2?
A. Idris Elba's Hijack Season 2 returns to Apple TV+ with a 2 episode premiere on January 14, 2026, followed by weekly drops until February 25.
Q. What is the plot of Hijack Season 2?
A. An underground train and its commuters are taken hostage in Berlin and one of the passengers is Idris Elba's Sam Nelson, who must use his special negotiating skills to get himself and everyone else to safety.