Peacock Showcases Extensive Slate At NBCUniversal Upfront

Peacock showcased its extensive upcoming slate for 2025-26 at today’s NBCUniversal Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall establishing the platform as the streaming home for NBC and Bravo “must see” content, film franchises that ignite fandoms and unparalleled live experiences, including apex Sports coverage, pop culture tentpoles and attention-commanding stunts.

Talent was on stage to present first looks of their new scripted and unscripted programming, and to reveal an incomparable roll out of Universal films, marquee sports and live events, including ”Jurassic World Rebirth,” “Wicked: For Good,” the 20th season of “Sunday Night Football,” the NBA, “Legendary February” with Super Bowl LX, the NBA All-Star Game and the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and the FIFA World Cup in Spanish.

NBCUniversal’s Upfront event kicked off with a showstopping performance by Seth MacFarlane (“Ted”) and included a parade of Peacock stars, including Elizabeth Banks (“The Miniature Wife”), Keke Palmer (“The Burbs”), Dakota Fanning ("All Her Fault”) and Amy Poehler (“Dig”) -- touting their previously announced series. 

The cast of “The Paper”– Domhnall Gleeson (“Ex Machina,” “About Time”), Sabrina Impacciatore (“The White Lotus”) and Oscar Nunez (“The Office,” “The Proposal”) – appeared on the Upfront stage to reveal a first look of the new series and announce that it will premiere exclusively on Peacock in September. “The Paper, ” a mockumentary from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, is set in the same universe as NBC’s Emmy Award-winning hit series “The Office,” and features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.The crew is in search of anew subject when they discover a historic Toledo newspaper, The Truth Teller, and the eager publisher that is trying to revive it. 

Girls Trip star Tiffany Haddish also took the stage to announce her new unscripted series “Tiffany Haddish Goes Off. ” Premiering Fall 2025, this heartfelt, raw, vulnerable and real-time self-healing journey is a six-part docuseries that follows Haddish and her three closest childhood girlfriends --Selena Martin, Shermona Long and Sparkle Clark -- as they travel together on a four-week-long adventure exploring Africa and their connection to the continent. 

Also showcased on the Upfront stage was an exciting range of films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation and Illumination, including: M3GAN 2.0; Five Nights at Freddy’s 2; The Bad Guys 2; How to Train Your Dragon and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. These films stream first exclusively on Peacock after their theatrical and PVOD windows, thanks to NBCUniversal’s Pay-One (P1) output deal with Universal making it a uniquely positioned powerhouse for blockbuster success — driving viewership, premium advertising opportunities and cultural impact with must-watch entertainment experiences such as Wicked.

NBCUniversal also announced today the NBA streaming experience that will debut on Peacock with the 2025-26 season.

Previously Announced Peacock Entertainment Slate Below:

SCRIPTED SERIES

"Twisted Metal” (S2)
Following the revelations in the season one finale, John (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) find themselves entering the deadly “Twisted Metal” tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso (Anthony Carrigan). As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa with Will Arnett, Anthony Carrigan
Executive Producers: Michael Jonathan Smith, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, Will Arnett, Marc Forman, Jason Spire, Peter Principato, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Hermen Hulst, Grant Dekernion, Anthony Mackie
Studio: Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group

“Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy”
From 1972–1978, 33 young men were kidnapped, murdered and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. This series peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims, exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends, and exposing systemic failures that fueled his reign of terror.
Cast: Michael Chernus, Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale, Michael Angarano, Chris Sullivan, Marin Ireland
Showrunner / Writer / EP: Patrick Macmanus
Executive Producers: Noah Oppenheim, Liz Cole (NBC News Studios), Ashley Michel Hoban, Ahmadu Garba, Kelly Funke (Littleton Road Productions)
Studio: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group

“The Paper”
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch returns to find a new subject in a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, Oscar Nuñez
Creators / EPs / Writers: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman
Executive Producers: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman, Banijay Americas
Studio: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group

“All Her Fault”
In Chicago, Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook) arrives to pick up her son from a playdate, only to find a stranger at the door—and her son missing.
Cast: Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, Jake Lacy, Michael Peña, Sophia Lillis, Abby Elliott, Daniel Monks, Jay Ellis, Thomas Cocquerel, Duke McCloud, Kartiah Vergara
Executive Producers: Megan Gallagher, Nigel Marchant, Gareth Neame, Joanna Strevens (Carnival Films), Sarah Snook, Minkie Spiro, Christine Sacani, Jennifer Gabler Rawlings
Studio: Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group

“Ted: The Animated Series” (WT)
Following the record-breaking Ted films, Seth MacFarlane returns with an animated comedy continuation.
Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Kyle Mooney, Liz Richman
EP/Writer/"Ted": Seth MacFarlane
Showrunners / EPs / Writers: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Executive Producers: Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Jason Clark, Aimee Carlson (Fuzzy Door), Claudia Katz (Rough Draft)
Studio: UCP, Fuzzy Door, MRC

“Ted” (S2)
A comedic prequel set in 1993, exploring Ted’s life after fame alongside teenage John Bennett.
Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes, Giorgia Whigham
Showrunner: Seth MacFarlane
Executive Producers: Seth MacFarlane, Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh, Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Jason Clark, Aimee Carlson
Studio: UCP, Fuzzy Door, MRC

“Bel-Air” (S4)
A reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, exploring Will’s dramatic transition from West Philly to Bel-Air.
Cast: Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, Simone Joy Jones
Showrunner / EP: Carla Banks Waddles
Executive Producers: Morgan Cooper, Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Benny Medina, Quincy Jones, Andy & Susan Borowitz
Produced By: Universal Television and Westbrook Studios

“The Good Daughter”
A suspenseful crime drama following sisters Charlotte (Meghann Fahy) and Samantha (Rose Byrne), whose lives were fractured by a violent night 28 years ago. When a new attack rocks their hometown, Charlotte—now a lawyer—must confront the trauma and secrets of the past.
Cast: Rose Byrne, Meghann Fahy, Brendan Gleeson, Harper Steele
Writer / Executive Producer: Karin Slaughter
Executive Producers: Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Casey Haver (Made Up Stories), Rose Byrne
Director / Executive Producer (all episodes): Steph Green
Studio: Made Up Stories in partnership with FIFTH SEASON

“The Miniature Wife”
Based on Manuel Gonzales’ short story, this high-concept comedy explores marital power struggles after a tech accident shrinks one spouse.
Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Matthew Macfadyen, O-T Fagbenle, Zoe Lister-Jones, Sian Clifford, Sofia Rosinsky
Creators / Showrunners / Executive Producers: Jennifer Ames, Steve Turner
Executive Producers: Michael Aguilar, Elizabeth Banks, Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer (Media Res)
Director (Episodes 101–102, 107–108) / EP: Greg Mottola
Studio: Media Res

“Ponies”
Set in Moscow, 1977, two overlooked American embassy secretaries become CIA operatives after their husbands are mysteriously killed.
Cast: Emilia Clarke, Haley Lu Richardson, Adrian Lester, Artjom Gilz, Nicholas Podany, Petro Ninovskyi, Vic Michaelis
Co-Creator / Director / EP: Susanna Fogel
Co-Creator / Co-Writer / EP / Showrunner: David Iserson
Executive Producer / Showrunner: Mike Daniels
Executive Producers: Emilia Clarke, Jessica Rhoades
Studio: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group

“The Burbs”
A young couple’s suburban life is turned upside down when a mysterious neighbor reveals deadly secrets buried in their idyllic cul-de-sac.
Creator / Writer / Executive Producer: Celeste Hughey
Writer / Executive Producer: Rachel Shukert
Star / Executive Producer: Keke Palmer
Executive Producers: Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Aimee Carlson (Fuzzy Door); Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, Natalie Berkus (Imagine Entertainment)
Director / EP: Nzingha Stewart
Co-EP: Dana Olsen (The 'Burbs)
Series Regulars: Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, Kapil Talwakar
Studio: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group

“The Copenhagen Test”
An espionage thriller about intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Simu Liu), who discovers his brain has been hacked—forcing him to live a 24/7 performance to survive and uncover the truth.
Cast: Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien, Kathleen Chalfant
Creator / Co-Showrunner / EP: Thomas Brandon
Co-Showrunner / Writer / EP: Jennifer Yale
Executive Producers: James Wan, Michael Clear, Rob Hackett (Atomic Monster), Simu Liu, Mark Winemaker, Jet Wilkinson
Studio: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group

“The Five-Star Weekend”
Food influencer Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner) invites old friends to Nantucket to reconnect and recover from grief, only for secrets and tensions to erupt.
Star / EP: Jennifer Garner
Creator / Writer / EP: Bekah Brunstetter
Writer / EP: Beth Schacter
Executive Producers: Sue Naegle, Ali Krug (Dinner Party Productions), Elin Hilderbrand
Studio: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group

“M.I.A”
When the family drug-running business is threatened, Etta Tiger Jonze must use her street smarts to survive in Miami’s underworld.
Cast: Shannon Gisela, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson, Maurice Compte, Alberto Guerra, Danay Garcia, Cary Elwes, Gerardo Celasco, Marta Milans
Writer (EP 101) / EP: Bill Dubuque
Showrunner / EP: Karen Campbell
Director / EP: Alethea Jones
Studio: MRC

“Superfakes”
A Chinatown counterfeit dealer dives deeper into the black market in hopes of securing suburban stability for her family.
Creator / Writer / Showrunner / EP: Alice Ju
EPs: Josh & Benny Safdie, Howard Klein, Olivia Gerke (3 Arts), Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush
Studio: A24 and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group

“Crystal Lake”
A prequel to Friday the 13th, exploring the origin stories of Pamela and Jason Voorhees.
Cast: Linda Cardellini
Creator / Writer / Showrunner / EP: Brad Caleb Kane
EPs: A24, Marc Toberoff, Victor Miller, Robert Barsamian, Stuart Manashil
Studio: A24

“The Day of the Jackal” (S2)
The Jackal (Eddie Redmayne) returns in the global thriller hit that shattered viewership records.
Cast (S1): Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, Khalid Abdalla, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O’Neill, Sule Rimi
EPs (S1): Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant (Carnival Films), Sam Hoyle (Sky Studios), Sue Naegle, Ronan Bennett, Brian Kirk, Eddie Redmayne
Studio: Universal International Studios (Carnival Films), a division of Universal Studio Group

“Dig”
Four women on an archaeological dig in Greece stumble upon a buried secret that spirals into an international conspiracy.
Star / Writer / EP: Amy Poehler (Paper Kite)
Writer / EP: Mike Schur (Fremulon)
Executive Producers: J.J. Philbin, Morgan Sackett, Dave Becky, David Miner (3 Arts), Sharon Jackson (Ocean Avenue), Kate Arend, Jordan Grief (Paper Kite)
Studio: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group

UNSCRIPTED SERIES

“Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together”
This unscripted series follows Nelly and Ashanti as they reignite their love, navigate newlywed life and parenthood, and juggle their thriving music careers.
Premieres: June 2025
Cast / Executive Producers: Nelly Haynes, Ashanti Haynes
Executive Producers: Jenny Daly, Oji Singletary, Lauren Lazin, J. Erving
Produced by: Critical Content Studios
Format: Unscripted, 8 x 30 min episodes

“Tiffany Haddish Goes Off”
A 6-part docuseries tracking Tiffany Haddish and her childhood friends on a month-long girls’ trip across Africa, revealing raw, hilarious, and heartfelt moments.
Premieres: Fall 2025
Cast: Tiffany Haddish, Selena Martin, Shermona Long, Sparkle Clark
Executive Producers: Jeff Jenkins, Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub, Russell Jay Staglik, Will Packer, Richard Brown, Tiffany Haddish, Shondrella Avery, Henry Butler, Leah Butler, JJ Duncan, Natalie Neurater
Produced by: Jeff Jenkins Productions and Will Packer Media
Format: Unscripted, 6 x 60 min episodes

“Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks”
A 3-part docuseries chronicling Universal's theme park legacy, including a behind-the-scenes countdown to the opening of Epic Universe.
Premieres: Thursday, July 24 (binge drop on Peacock)
Showrunner / Executive Producer: John Marks
Executive Producer: Jon Strong
Studio: Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group

“Gilgo Beach Killer: The House of Secrets”
This 3-part docuseries enters the suspect’s home for the first time, featuring exclusive family testimony about the alleged serial killer’s double life.
Premieres: June 2025
Executive Producers: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, David Karabinas, Troy Searer, Colleen Hall, Jamie Lustberg, Melissa Moore, Jared P. Scott, Brad Bernstein
Director: Jared P. Scott
Produced by: Texas Crew Productions, G-Unit Film & Television, New York Post Entertainment
Format: Documentary, 3 x 60 min episodes

“The Idaho Student Murders”
A feature-length documentary exploring the case against Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students.
Premieres: Summer 2025
Director: Catharine Park
Executive Producer: Stephanie Lydecker
Produced in connection with: "The Idaho Massacre" podcast (KT Studios and iHeartMedia)
Format: Documentary, 1 x 90 min

“House of Villains”
Hosted by Joel McHale, this competition series brings together reality TV’s most infamous villains to compete for $200,000 and the title of “America’s Ultimate Supervillain.”
Premieres: Early 2026
Host: Joel McHale
Executive Producers: John Irwin, Dave Kuba, Justin Rae Barnes, Joel McHale, David Mills, Jessica O’Brien
Produced by: Irwin Entertainment
Format: Unscripted, 10 episodes

“Love Island USA”
Sexy singles couple up in a Fijian villa for new twists, temptations, and drama in this steamy summer staple.
Premieres: June 3, 2025
Executive Producers: David George, Adam Sher, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Tom Gould, Richard Foster, Chet Fenster
Studio: ITV America (based on format by Lifted Entertainment and GroupM Motion Entertainment, distributed by ITV Studios)
Format: Unscripted
Filming Location: Fiji

“Love Island: Beyond The Villa”
A new spinoff following fan-favorite Islanders from Season 6 as they navigate life, love, and fame in Los Angeles.
Premieres: Summer 2025
Cast: JaNa Craig, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Kaylor Martin, Connor Newsum, Serena Page, Kenny Rodriguez, Olivia Walker, Kendall Washington
Executive Producers: David George, Adam Sher, Sarah Howell, Richard Bye, Richard Foster, Chet Fenster
Produced by: ITV America, in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment
Format: Unscripted
Filming Location: Los Angeles

“Love Island Games”
Former fan-favorite Islanders from the UK, USA, and Australia return to the villa for a second chance at love—and a $100,000 prize—with gameplay and eliminations.
Premieres: Late 2025
Narrator: Iain Stirling
Executive Producers: David George, Adam Sher, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Tom Gould, Richard Foster, Chet Fenster
Studio: ITV America
Format: Unscripted
Filming Location: Fiji

“Married at First Sight”
Singles legally marry complete strangers the moment they meet in this bold social experiment.
Premieres: Late 2025
Executive Producers: Chris Coelen, Eric Detwiler, Montré Burton, Erica Kessler
Produced by: Kinetic Content
Format: Unscripted

“The Traitors”
Hosted by Alan Cumming, this Emmy-winning psychological competition takes place in a Scottish castle where reality stars play a murder mystery game to win up to $250,000.
Premieres: Early 2026
Host: Alan Cumming
Executive Producers: Stephen Lambert, Mike Cotton, Sam Rees-Jones, Rosie Franks, Tim Harcourt, Jack Burgess, Alan Cumming
Produced by: Studio Lambert (part of All3Media)
Format: Original Unscripted Competition
Filming Location: Scotland